Located in the heart of Buffalo’s Theater District, Babeville is a multi-use facility devoted to the arts—but it almost didn’t exist at all. The 19th century Gothic Revival-style church was rescued from the wrecking ball in a process that took more than 10 years. The end result is a building that has been praised by music fans, preservationists, and art lovers alike.

Babeville is not just one venue but many. Asbury Hall (1200 capacity) is an open-floor hall with 45-foot-high ceilings, state-of-the-art sound, and balcony seating; the space can be configured in any number of ways to accommodate a wide range of events from weddings and bar mitzvahs to fundraisers to full-on rock shows. Upon its opening, the Buffalo News proclaimed it “one of the most graceful and intimate concert venues in Buffalo.”

The 9th Ward (150 capacity) is a subterranean bar that makes a great listening room and is ideal for smaller concerts and performances.

The building also houses Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center, itself encompassing an art gallery and 80-seat screening room.

On any given night, Babeville can play host to multiple events—and multiple audiences—simultaneously.