A diverse, world-class lineup of music, dance and theatrical chemistry is coming to the Southern Tier as St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts unveils its 2026-2027 Performing Arts Season.

From the return of a Grammy-winning orchestra and the high-flying athleticism of modern dance to romantic symphonic date nights and cozy vocal harmonies, the upcoming season offers a vibrant tapestry of live entertainment.

Tickets for the entire season are now on sale.

“This season is designed to inspire, entertain and bring our community together through the power of spectacular live performance,” said Rachel Harris, executive director of the Quick Center. “We have curated an extraordinary mix of beloved returning favorites and brilliant new voices. We invite everyone in the region to join us in experiencing the magic of the arts right here at St. Bonaventure.”

Each performance in the Quick Center’s Performing Arts Series is made possible through the generous, ongoing collaboration of Friends of Good Music.

Here is the quick-reference schedule for the 2026-2027 Performance Season:

• Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra | 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026
• Ailey II | 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026
• The Holidays with Harmonia Chamber Singers | 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026
• Valentine’s Day featuring the Southern Tier Symphony | 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 2027
• The Company We Keep (featuring Justin Moniz and James Harrington) | 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 19, 2027
• Emerging Artist Series – Piano | 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2027
  

In addition to its performing arts lineup, the Quick Center will open all five of its galleries this fall, featuring a rich array of visual arts that are free and open to the public. The grand opening celebration will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, when all five of the Quick Center’s galleries reopen to the public:

• Front Gallery — Dalí’s “Song of Songs”: Curated by Br. Kevin Hamzik, O.F.M., MFA, this exhibition features 12 rare 1970s etchings by Salvador Dalí. Grounded in the biblical “Song of Songs” — an ancient poem celebrating human desire, companionship and divine allegory — the show explores the compelling intersection of sacred text, romantic devotion and Surrealist vision.
  
• Dresser Gallery — Tara Walker & Heather Harris: Faculty members Tara Walker and Heather Harris offer a captivating study in visual contrast, narrative depth and distinct artistic styles. Together, their distinct mediums and philosophies transform the space into a multi-layered exploration of form, feeling and the extraordinary boundaries of visual storytelling.
  
• Kenney Gallery — Fabric of Our Lives: Curated by Br. Kevin Hamzik, O.F.M., MFA,, Fabric of Our Lives celebrates the global community that enriches our campus and world, reminding us that while our individual threads may be spun from different backgrounds, we are ultimately part of the same, beautifully complex canvas. 
• Laine Gallery — Danny Bush Retrospective: Hosted within the Quick Center’s state-of-the-art immersion gallery, this showcase chronicles the parallel evolutions of St. Bonaventure University and one of its most prolific visual storytellers: alumnus, creator and Jandoli School faculty member Danny Bush.
  
• Beltz Gallery — The Art of Storytelling: Located on the second floor, this ongoing exhibition explores the rich history of visual communication from the 14^th through the 19th century. Visitors can enhance their journey with an exclusive audio tour narrated by actor, voice artist, and longtime SBU Theater director Ed. Simone, now retired.

Tickets for each of the Performing Arts Series shows are $20 for adults, $18 for senior citizens and SBU employees, $5 for students and can be purchased online or by calling the Quick Center Box Office at (716) 375-2494.

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About the University: The nation’s first Franciscan university, St. Bonaventure is a community committed to transforming the lives of its students inside and outside the classroom, inspiring in them a commitment to academic excellence and lifelong civic engagement. Out of 167 regional universities in the North, St. Bonaventure was ranked #8 for value and #19 overall by U.S. News and World Report (2025).