The Show at Shea's Seneca
2188 Seneca Street, Shea’s Seneca, Buffalo, NY
325 Capacity
$3,000 to $8,500 / Wedding
• The Show at Shea’s Seneca is a lavish restoration of a national historic landmark.
• Exclusive rental allows complete privacy: 1 event per day.
• Inclusions: gold chiavari chairs, tables, linen, candlelight, parking, and more!
• Event spaces includes the original foyer, the bar, the lobby, ballroom, and two private dressing lounges.
• Wedding Capacity:
200 buffet, 220 plated dinner, 300 cocktail style.
• We provide in-house bar service & packages, variable bar minimums apply per day.
• You must choose from our list of catering partners listed on our website.
• For full rental & bar pricing please see our website.
See our calendar below for open dates!
The Show at Shea's Seneca
2188 Seneca Street, Shea’s Seneca, Buffalo, NY
325 Capacity
$3,000 to $8,500 / Wedding
• The Show at Shea’s Seneca is a lavish restoration of a national historic landmark.
• Exclusive rental allows complete privacy: 1 event per day.
• Inclusions: gold chiavari chairs, tables, linen, candlelight, parking, and more!
• Event spaces includes the original foyer, the bar, the lobby, ballroom, and two private dressing lounges.
• Wedding Capacity:
200 buffet, 220 plated dinner, 300 cocktail style.
• We provide in-house bar service & packages, variable bar minimums apply per day.
• You must choose from our list of catering partners listed on our website.
• For full rental & bar pricing please see our website.
See our calendar below for open dates!
Event Pricing
Private Events
325 people max
$1,750 - $4,000
per event
Wedding Pricing
325 people max
$3,000 - $8,500
per event
People Often Ask
The Show is a historic landmark offering old-world glamour featuring soaring gilded ceilings, sparkling chandeliers, Palladian mirrors, and checkerboard marble floors.
Rental packages include setup and breakdown, guest tables, gold Chiavari chairs, floor-length satin table linens and napkins, table decor with candles and greenery, a dedicated green room, marquee messaging, and an in-house microphone and speaker system.
Yes, complimentary parking is available directly behind the venue as well as across the street.
Yes, the venue is 100% ADA accessible for all guests.
All beverage service is managed in-house by a professional bar team. Packages range from non-alcoholic options and beer/wine/soda to full signature open bar packages featuring organic wines, local craft beers, spirits, housemade syrups, and signature cocktails. A bar minimum of $1500 applies to weekdays, and $5000 for weekends.
Cash bar, ticketed, and consumption options are also available for non wedding events.
The venue collaborates with preferred local catering partners to provide custom menus ranging from grazing boards and light luncheons to hot buffets and plated dinners, with menu packages starting at $50 per person.
While main meal catering must be provided by preferred catering partners, clients are permitted to bring in their own desserts, such as custom cupcakes or cookies, with dedicated table and linen setup provided. A cleanup fee of $1/ pp applies.
A $2000 deposit along with a signed contract secures your requested event date.
The venue features an in-house microphone and speaker system for background music and announcements. For expanded AV requirements, the venue partners with preferred local audio-visual providers.
Availability (Last updated 9/26)
Event Spaces
The Lobby
The Ballroom
The Bar
The Foyer
Additional Info
Neighborhood
Venue Types
Amenities
- ADA/ACA Accessible
- Full Bar/Lounge
- Fully Equipped Kitchen
- Outdoor Function Area
- Outside Catering Allowed
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
- Max Number of People for an Event: 325
- Number of Event/Function Spaces: 1
- Special Features: Vaulted & gilded ceiling, stunning architecture, in-house art gallery, free parking, historic movie marquee message, two private dressing rooms for weddings, covered patio, dining & cocktail tables, gold chiavari chairs, house linen & decor included!
- Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 9,000
- Year Renovated: 2023