The NutcrackerBuffalo · Sat, Dec 5, 2026

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The Nutcracker at Shea's Buffalo Theatre: show day guide

Show starts

2:00 PM

Getting there

Fountain Plaza, 270 m (4 min walk)

Parking

Street Parking is free in the city on weekends and after 5:00 PM on weekdays, but availability is limited.

Know before you go

Ticket limit

There is an overall 8 ticket limit for this event.

Please note

No Elevator Access to Balcony Seating

Line-up

• The Nutcracker1,425 upcoming dates

Parking

Street Parking is free in the city on weekends and after 5:00 PM on weekdays, but availability is limited. Paid Parking Lots are also available within a couple blocks of the theater. For more information, please visit our Parking page. If you are taking the NFTA-Metro train downtown, the Fountain Plaza Station is located one block south of the Shea's Performing Arts Center. If you are using a Ride-Sharing app, please use 439 Pearl Street as the address for ride-sharing services pick-up and drop-off location point at Shea's Buffalo Theatre.

Accessible seating

ASL-interpreted performances are available upon request. Please contact our Box Office at least one week before the show for assistance with ticketing and scheduling an interpreter. Assisted listening devices are available at the Coat Check station free of charge. Autism & Sensory Accommodations: A designated quiet room is available for patrons who may need a calm, low-stimulus space during their visit, before and during performances. Families and patrons with autism, sensory sensitivities, or other special needs are encouraged to contact the Shea's Box Office at least a week in advance. Booster Seats are available at the Coat Check station Wheelchair access is available on Shea's Buffalo Theatre's main level. As a National Historic Site, the theatre does not currently have elevators or accessible seating in the balcony. Wheelchair access is available through the entrances on Main Street. For patrons parking on Pearl Street, come through Curtain Up Alley to reach Main Street. Contact the Box Office to secure accessible seating. We are here to help support a comfortable and enjoyable theatre experience. Patrons are encouraged to reach out to the Shea's Box Office by calling 716-847-0850 or send a message to: www.sheas.org/contact.

Venue rules

Walk-through metal detection screening is in effect. Outside food & beverage is prohibited Firearms and smoking/e-cigarettes are prohibited. Small clutch purses/bags are recommended (4.5"x6.5") and may be subject to inspection. Exceptions: medically necessary items and diaper bags.

Children

All children who have reached their 1st birthday are required to have a ticket. Performances are not recommended for children under 5 years old, with the exception of family shows. Productions at Shea's are mostly enjoyed by young people ages 8+. Please refer to the performance page for suitable age guidelines for each show.

Box office

The Box Office is open two hours before each show and remains open through intermission. Below are additional walk-up hours: Monday - Friday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM Saturdays: 10:00AM - 2:00PM Sundays: Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM Friday: 10:00AM - 2:00PM Saturdays: Closed

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