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Shea's Buffalo is the ideal venue to make your wedding historic. Our Main Stage accommdates up to 300 and makes all your guests feel like they are stars. Our Grand lobby is a gorgeous backdrop for up to 176 guests. Our Smith Theatre and Della Mostra, as well as the 710 Main theatre, are the perfect spaces for your shower, anniversary celebration or rehearsal dinner. Our event and hospitality team will assist you with full preparations to assure you a worry free and wonderful day.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,000

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Lighting/Sound
Set Up
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$20

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Lighting
Tables

Reviews of Shea's Performing Arts Center

Meghan
Meghan Sent on 11/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Wedding

We got married August 3rd, 2019 at Shea's Performing Arts Center. It was absolutely magical. The PERFECT day. We worked with Bobbi and Laura and they were able to coordinate everything. One of them was there all night and made sure everything went off without an issue. They checked on me and my husband throughout the night and they knew how to handle every situation that arose. People still talk about what a great night it was, I HIGHLY recommend this venue.
Gianna
Gianna Sent on 02/26/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Service

Shea's was an absolute dream for my wedding! The team and service was amazing!! The venue is so unique and special and the staff truly help make your wedding vision come to life! I highly recommend this venue for your wedding!!!!
K
Kimberly Sent on 08/29/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We held our ceremony on the Pearl Street stair case in the Shea's lobby and it was literally what dreams are made of. We ended up having a rainy day on our wedding day, so we ended up taking all of our photo's inside our venues, so we really got to utilize everything Shea's had to offer. We worked with Bobbi, and she couldn't have been more accommodating. She gave our photographer free reign to take us anyplace (except the stage) for photos, so they turned out beyond amazing. They put our names and wedding date on the marquee, which also made for some beautiful pictures.
They arranged everything with our officiant and our sound guy to make sure the sound was ideal for our ceremony. Everything ended up going off without a hitch, and the pictures came out even more beautiful than I could have imagined. If you are looking for a venue to emulate classic Buffalo architecture and and epic beauty, work with Bobbi and the Shea's staff to make your dream ceremony a reality.
Jillian
Jillian Sent on 08/05/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We are so glad we chose the Grand Lobby at Shea's for our wedding reception. From the moment we first contacted Shea's, Bobbi was so accommodating and friendly. She and her staff worked seamlessly with our caterer to pull off the party of the century (or so we've been told by our guests!). The reception turned out so lovely, and I feel like we didn't have to do much at all. Bobbi even put together our flower arrangements for us. The lobby is so beautiful on its own that our minimal table decorations still looked great. We also loved that it's a historical site that is so Buffalo! If you're lucky enough to get one of their free dates when there isn't a show going on, Shea's is a great place for a beautiful wedding.
L
Lindsay Sent on 07/21/2017
4.8 out of 5 rating
I utilized Shea's for my ceremony only and it was truly a unique and amazing experience. We are not members of a church, and Shea's was cheaper than any of the downtown church options I researched. Not to mention - I did not have to spend any money on flowers or decor because the space is beautiful as-is! Our ceremony was held on the grand staircase, and guests were seated in the lobby. Although it wasn't a traditional aisle, all of the guests had a clear view of the entire ceremony. I have been getting tons of compliments on how different and special our ceremony was. We were then able to take all of our pictures inside the theater, and they even had our names on the marquee! Bobbi was very accommodating - I would recommend this option to any bride who is looking for a non-church option!
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Shea's Performing Arts Center frequently asked questions

Shea's Performing Arts Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at Shea's Performing Arts Center includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Wine
The space offered by Shea's Performing Arts Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
Shea's Performing Arts Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Shea's Performing Arts Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Shea's Performing Arts Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Wifi
Shea's Performing Arts Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Shea's Performing Arts Center is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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