Justin Wade Thompson’s Uptown Hedonist Jams” features songs with horror themes covering topics that include werewolves, swamp monsters, giant cryptozoological birds, witches, etc. Plus, eclectic covers from The Cramps, Ramones, Screamin Jay Hawkins, and others. 

Music at 6-8pm
No Cover

Heavy Burden, The Ant Hill Kids, & The Mookies are joining forces for a heavy night of original music in the back room!

Doors @ 8pm
Music @ 9pm
$10 Cover

Randle & the Late Night Scandals are bringin’ us a high-energy Happy Hour Halloween Extravaganza!

Music at 6-9pm
No Cover

The Iconic Nietzsche’s Irving Klaws Halloween Show is BACK! More details TBD.

Doors @ 9pm
Music @ 10pm

EVERY. SINGLE. SATURDAY.

Sláinte! We're proud to present the Celtic Sessions, every Saturday from 4-7pm, come enjoy celtic music, poems, history - and perhaps a creamy pint of two! No Cover!

Music 4-7pm
No Cover

Sponsored by the Amherst Gaelic League!

The Iconic Nietzsche’s Stripteasers Halloween Show is BACK, featuring Little Cake + Pocketship!

Doors @ 8pm
Music @ 9pm

$10 Cover

The Doctor is in! Every 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month, Dr. Jazz & the Jazzbugs are in the front room for your daily dose of trad jazz, blues, and beyond!

Music @ 3:30pm
No Cover
Every 1st & 3rd Sunday

Join the talented Ann Philippone every single Sunday from 6-8pm, while the front room is filled with lovely solo piano music!

“Live Jazz Lives At Nietzsche’s” which is why we’ve got the Jazz Cache every Sunday in the front room from 8:30pm-12am. Come enjoy some live jazz from a rotating cast of Buffalo’s best jazz musicians for free!

Music @ 8:30pm
No Cover
Every Sunday

Join us for a night of Bob Dylan, with The Complete Unknowns, every “First Monday!”

NO COVER!

Every Monday, Nietzsche’s hosts an hour long Songwriter Showcase, with an artist featuring their original music from 8-9pm. Followed by Buffalo’s longest-running Open Mic Night from 9pm-12am, hosted by Peter Latona. No Cover!

This week’s featured artist is a secret for now.

Songwriter Showcase 8-9pm
Open Mic Night 9pm-12am

The Steam Donkeys are live at Nietzsche’s every single Tuesday from 6-8:30pm, with their signature “cosmic Americana” gumbo, featuring a plethora of unique guests every week!

Music 6-8:30pm
No Cover

Live Comedy Lives at Nietzsche’s, thanks to the Rust Belt Comedy Showcase - which shines a light a huge variety of live comedians from across WNY each week + regional & national guests!

Comedy 9-10pm
No Cover

Everyone’s favorite Burlesque Troupe is in the front room every single Tuesday from 10pm-1am, featuring live band karaoke from Spudz Budz. $4 Cover!

Music + Burlesque 10pm-1am
$4 Cover

Sara Elizabeth is cookin’ up her original tunes in the front room.

Music 6-8pm
No Cover

Tender Tyler is in the room cookin’ up some musical mischief with his krewe.

Music 9pm-12am
No Cover

Sotto Voce is back in the room! …more details TBA!

IT'S STRING BAND MADNESS AT NIETZSCHE'S 🪕 On Thursday, November 4th, we're welcoming Pentagram String Band & Doom Scroll in the club for a night of high-energy bluegrass madness! Plus, our friends in Redd & the Paper Flower are getting the stage nice and hot for the evening!

$10 Adv // $15 DoS
$30 4-Pack (Buy 3, Get 1 Free!)

Doors @ 8pm
Music @ 8:30pm

21+ Show

https://theticketing.co/e/pentagram-buffalo

Every 1st Friday of the month, we’ve got a rip-roaring Americana Happy Hour with the legendary “Band Named Sue.”

Music 6-10pm
No Cover

⚠️ TASTY JAMS AHEAD ⚠️ Rochester-based jam//jazz-rock outfit, @calabashtheband is headin' down the 90 to get the evening started on Friday, November 6th! Then, @strangemachines is going to fill Nietzsche's with progressive rock and funk-fusion quartet goodness, drawn together with dynamic live improvisations!🤖

⚡Doors @ 9pm
🔋Music @ 10pm
⌚$10 Adv // $15 DoS

🔗 https://theticketing.co/e/strange-machines-buffalo

EVERY. SINGLE. SATURDAY.

Sláinte! We're proud to present the Celtic Sessions, every Saturday from 4-7pm, come enjoy celtic music, poems, history - and perhaps a creamy pint of two! No Cover!

Music 4-7pm
No Cover

Sponsored by the Amherst Gaelic League!

On Saturday, November 7th, we're welcoming the über-talented Mono Means One, ft John Ferrara of Consider the Source!

 Mono Means One is an instrumental progressive/psychedelic trio, which is continuously flooring audiences, thanks to incredible musicianship, mixed with moody tones and poignant melodies!

Doors @ 8pm
Music @ 8:30pm
$10 Adv // $15 DoS

https://theticketing.co/e/mono-buffalo

The Grateful Dans are in the front room with some tasty rock music to kick off your weekend, every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the Month!

…but today they’re EARLY, from 1:30-3:30pm, before our fundraiser show for Joey Donohue.

We love Joey Donohue, so we’re throwing a benefit show.

More deets to come y’all.

“Live Jazz Lives At Nietzsche’s” which is why we’ve got the Jazz Cache every Sunday in the front room from 8:30pm-12am. Come enjoy some live jazz from a rotating cast of Buffalo’s best jazz musicians for free!

Music @ 8:30pm
No Cover
Every Sunday

Featuring Jeremy Spindler on accordion, Jamie Sunshine on marimba and percussion, and Brian DeJesus on upright bass, “Comienzos” is a new Buffalo trio performing various styles of music from around the world including Latin America, Brazil and Eastern Europe. Jeremy, Jamie and Brian each bring their own unique musical personality which allows for improvisation and an evolving sound…and they’re in the front room at Nietzsche’s every “Second Monday” of the month!

Music 6-8pm
No Cover

Every Monday, Nietzsche’s hosts an hour long Songwriter Showcase, with an artist featuring their original music from 8-9pm. Followed by Buffalo’s longest-running Open Mic Night from 9pm-12am, hosted by Peter Latona. No Cover!

This week’s featured artist is a secret for now.

Songwriter Showcase 8-9pm
Open Mic Night 9pm-12am

The Steam Donkeys are live at Nietzsche’s every single Tuesday from 6-8:30pm, with their signature “cosmic Americana” gumbo, featuring a plethora of unique guests every week!

Music 6-8:30pm
No Cover

Live Comedy Lives at Nietzsche’s, thanks to the Rust Belt Comedy Showcase - which shines a light a huge variety of live comedians from across WNY each week + regional & national guests!

Comedy 9-10pm
No Cover

Everyone’s favorite Burlesque Troupe is in the front room every single Tuesday from 10pm-1am, featuring live band karaoke from Spudz Budz. $4 Cover!

Music + Burlesque 10pm-1am
$4 Cover

Freddy Hill is in the room playin’ some real neat guitar!

Music 6-8pm
No Cover

Tender Tyler is in the room cookin’ up some musical mischief with his krewe.

Music 9pm-12am
No Cover

This Thursday & every 2nd Thursday at Nietzsche’s, we’ve got a world-class Jazz Happy Hour feat. Adam Bronstein & ABtrio with this monthly special guests. Playing original compositions and arrangements, no cover, $20 suggested donation to support the series!

Adam Bronstein - guitar
James Benders - upright & electric basses
Isaiah Gethers - drum set

Music 6-8pm
No Cover - $20 Suggested Donation

High Horse is in the front room tonight!

High Horse is a progressive acoustic string band blending Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Country influences with the energy of alternative rock. Hailing from Boston, MA, High Horse delivers a rollicking romp of great vibes, virtuosic chops, and tight vocals."

Music 8:30-11:30pm

Flatbed is in the front room for our Friday Happy Hour Series, bringing some serious Americana vibes!

Music 6-8pm
No Cover

UNTZ is Dead ft Allen Aucoin, formerly of the Disco Biscuits, is coming to Nietzsche's for 2 FULL NIGHTS. THIS TICKET IS FOR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH ONLY.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH TICKETS ➡️ https://untz-buffalo-friday.eventbrite.com

Doors @ 8pm
Music @ 9pm
$20 Cover
$35 2-Day Pass

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH TICKETS ➡️ https://untz-buffalo-saturday.eventbrite.com

TWO-DAY NOV 13+14TH TICKETS ➡️ https://untz-buffalo-two-day-pass.eventbrite.com

UNTZ is Dead reimagines the timeless music of the Grateful Dead through the pulse of high-energy, live electronic dance music...and this run features Allen Aucoin - former drummer of the Disco Biscuits! Join us for psychedelic improvisation, driving grooves, and familiar Dead classics turning into an electrifying dance-floor experience.

EVERY. SINGLE. SATURDAY.

Sláinte! We're proud to present the Celtic Sessions, every Saturday from 4-7pm, come enjoy celtic music, poems, history - and perhaps a creamy pint of two! No Cover!

Music 4-7pm
No Cover

Sponsored by the Amherst Gaelic League!

UNTZ is Dead ft Allen Aucoin, formerly of the Disco Biscuits, is coming to Nietzsche's for 2 FULL NIGHTS. THIS TICKET IS FOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH ONLY.

...plus this Saturday show features an inconic "DrFameus" electronic music project set.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH TICKETS ➡️ https://untz-buffalo-saturday.eventbrite.com

Doors @ 8pm
Music @ 9pm
$20 Cover
$35 2-Day Pass

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH TICKETS ➡️ https://untz-buffalo-friday.eventbrite.com

TWO-DAY NOV 13+14TH TICKETS ➡️ https://untz-buffalo-two-day-pass.eventbrite.com

UNTZ is Dead reimagines the timeless music of the Grateful Dead through the pulse of high-energy, live electronic dance music...and this run features Allen Aucoin - former drummer of the Disco Biscuits! Join us for psychedelic improvisation, driving grooves, and familiar Dead classics turning into an electrifying dance-floor experience.

We’re hosting the annual Allentown Chili Cook-Off.

More deets en route.

Join the talented Ann Philippone every single Sunday from 6-8pm, while the front room is filled with lovely solo piano music!

“Live Jazz Lives At Nietzsche’s” which is why we’ve got the Jazz Cache every Sunday in the front room from 8:30pm-12am. Come enjoy some live jazz from a rotating cast of Buffalo’s best jazz musicians for free!

Music @ 8:30pm
No Cover
Every Sunday

Shaky Stage is in the front room every 3rd Monday of the Month, with their unique blend of rock & folk.

Music 6-8pm
No Cover

Every Monday, Nietzsche’s hosts an hour long Songwriter Showcase, with an artist featuring their original music from 8-9pm. Followed by Buffalo’s longest-running Open Mic Night from 9pm-12am, hosted by Peter Latona. No Cover!

This week’s featured artist is a secret for now.

Songwriter Showcase 8-9pm
Open Mic Night 9pm-12am

The Steam Donkeys are live at Nietzsche’s every single Tuesday from 6-8:30pm, with their signature “cosmic Americana” gumbo, featuring a plethora of unique guests every week!

Music 6-8:30pm
No Cover

Live Comedy Lives at Nietzsche’s, thanks to the Rust Belt Comedy Showcase - which shines a light a huge variety of live comedians from across WNY each week + regional & national guests!

Comedy 9-10pm
No Cover

Everyone’s favorite Burlesque Troupe is in the front room every single Tuesday from 10pm-1am, featuring live band karaoke from Spudz Budz. $4 Cover!

Music + Burlesque 10pm-1am
$4 Cover

River Glen is in the front room sharing his original music.

Music 6-8pm
No Cover

JUG BAND. IN THE FRONT ROOM. BE THERE.

Music 9pm-12am
No Cover

Ryan Zimmerman is bringing hisCoastal Roots Rock, Soul, Reggae, and Improv Musician to the front room, right from Long Beach, California.

Music 6-8pm
No Cover

Trio Donny is in the front room with some inventive jazz & beyond.

Music 8:30-11:30pm
No Cover

Cavalcade, Ordinary Feeling, & Paper Tigers are together for a night of rock n roll, post-punk, alt goodness!

Doors @ 8pm
Music @ 9pm
$10 Cover

Romeo Spikes is bringin’ a rockin’ Happy Hour to Nietzsches!

Music 6-8pm
No Cover

EVERY. SINGLE. SATURDAY.

Sláinte! We're proud to present the Celtic Sessions, every Saturday from 4-7pm, come enjoy celtic music, poems, history - and perhaps a creamy pint of two! No Cover!

Music 4-7pm
No Cover

Sponsored by the Amherst Gaelic League!

The Glam Vamps are in the club for a Radiohead & Nirvana burlesque tribute.

More info TBA.

The Grateful Dans are in the front room with some tasty rock music to kick off your weekend, every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the Month!

Music @ 3:30-5:30pm
No Cover

Join the talented Ann Philippone every single Sunday from 6-8pm, while the front room is filled with lovely solo piano music!

“Live Jazz Lives At Nietzsche’s” which is why we’ve got the Jazz Cache every Sunday in the front room from 8:30pm-12am. Come enjoy some live jazz from a rotating cast of Buffalo’s best jazz musicians for free!

Music @ 8:30pm
No Cover
Every Sunday

Danielle A is in the front room with some powerful vocals + live looping fun!

Music 6-8pm
No Cover

Every Monday, Nietzsche’s hosts an hour long Songwriter Showcase, with an artist featuring their original music from 8-9pm. Followed by Buffalo’s longest-running Open Mic Night from 9pm-12am, hosted by Peter Latona. No Cover!

This week’s featured artist is a secret for now.

Songwriter Showcase 8-9pm
Open Mic Night 9pm-12am

The Steam Donkeys are live at Nietzsche’s every single Tuesday from 6-8:30pm, with their signature “cosmic Americana” gumbo, featuring a plethora of unique guests every week!

Music 6-8:30pm
No Cover

Live Comedy Lives at Nietzsche’s, thanks to the Rust Belt Comedy Showcase - which shines a light a huge variety of live comedians from across WNY each week + regional & national guests!

Comedy 9-10pm
No Cover

Everyone’s favorite Burlesque Troupe is in the front room every single Tuesday from 10pm-1am, featuring live band karaoke from Spudz Budz. $4 Cover!

Music + Burlesque 10pm-1am
$4 Cover

Beave Sorenson (of Leroy Townes) & his mischievous musical friends are in the front room to kick off our Thanksgiving Eve musical programming.

Music 6-8pm
No Cover

Pocketship. Zak Ward & the Million Dollar Question.

Thanksgiving Eve.

More deets to come, y’all.

We’re opening late today!

…but we’re hosting a late Thanksgiving Day potluck + jam session.

More details coming soon!

Little Cake is in the front room playing solo to cure your Thanksgiving Day hangover!

Music 6-8pm
No Cover

Stephen Babcock is throwing a Black Friday banger, filled with original music.

More details coming soong!

EVERY. SINGLE. SATURDAY.

Sláinte! We're proud to present the Celtic Sessions, every Saturday from 4-7pm, come enjoy celtic music, poems, history - and perhaps a creamy pint of two! No Cover!

Music 4-7pm
No Cover

Sponsored by the Amherst Gaelic League!

Sleaze Ball is back in the room celebrating it’s Anniversary!

More info TBA.

Join the talented Ann Philippone every single Sunday from 6-8pm, while the front room is filled with lovely solo piano music!

“Live Jazz Lives At Nietzsche’s” which is why we’ve got the Jazz Cache every Sunday in the front room from 8:30pm-12am. Come enjoy some live jazz from a rotating cast of Buffalo’s best jazz musicians for free!

Music @ 8:30pm
No Cover
Every Sunday

Every “Last Monday” of the month is usually Tom Robert & the Mystics, but this week - our new friends in Feathery Down are here for some folk-duo goodness.

Music 6-8pm
No Cover

Every Monday, Nietzsche’s hosts an hour long Songwriter Showcase, with an artist featuring their original music from 8-9pm. Followed by Buffalo’s longest-running Open Mic Night from 9pm-12am, hosted by Peter Latona. No Cover!

This week’s featured artist is a secret for now.

Songwriter Showcase 8-9pm
Open Mic Night 9pm-12am

Annie in the Water & FUNGKSHUI are teamin' up for a full night of original funk music at Nietzsche's in Buffalo on Thursday, December 3rd. 

Doors @ 8pm
Music @ 9pm
$15 Adv // $20 DoS

https://theticketing.co/e/annie-fungk-buffalo

Annie in the Water arrives in Buffalo riding serious momentum, as they end their Fall 2026 tour.
An Americana indie rock band rooted in acoustic guitar traditions but constantly expanding into
new territory. Their live shows have been described as "paddling with a river" shifting
seamlessly between calm, flowing melodies and high energy original music with intentional
lyrics, and tasteful improvisation combining to create a communal, immersive experience.

On the other side of the bill, Fungkshui brings the fire. The Asbury Park, New Jersey
powerhouse is one of the most talked about rising acts in the jam scene, fusing funk, groove,
prog, psychedelic rock, metal, and even country into a high-energy, improvisational sound all
their own. The name, a playful mashup of funk and feng shui, says it all: this is a band built
around energy, feel, and the chemistry between players and crowd.

Put these two bands together in a room like Nietzsche's, and you get one of those nights that
people talk about for months afterward. This is what live music is supposed to feel like.

TIM POLECAT OF THE POLECATS is coming to BUFFALO!

BUFFALO, GET READY FOR A WILD NIGHT OF ROCKABILLY, PSYCHOBILLY & ROCK 'N' ROLL!

Doors @ 8pm
Ages 21+ (ID Required – No ID/No Entry)

Tickets at PhotoCityPresents.com

Legendary UK rockabilly pioneer TIM POLECAT, frontman of the iconic THE POLECATS, is taking over Nietzsche's on Thursday, December 10th! One of the defining voices of the early '80s rockabilly revival, Tim Polecat helped bring the genre to a whole new generation with his high-energy performances, unmistakable style, and punk rock attitude!

Known for classics like "Rockabilly Guy" and The Polecats' hit cover of David Bowie's "John, I'm Only Dancing," Tim continues to keep the spirit of rockabilly alive with decades of incredible music and live performances!

…plus an awesome lineup of special guests!
FLAT TOP RIOT
VIRUS X
GUMSHOE

FOUR ACTS. ONE NIGHT. PURE ROCK 'N' ROLL.

..we've got a 𝑯𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝑻𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒅𝒐𝒘𝒏 for Head North 🦬 On Friday, December 11th, Nietzsche's is proud to host Head North & Have Mercy, along with special guest Superflea, for an incredible night of alt-rock, in support of the Buffalo City Mission! Get your tickets now, because this bad boy is gonna sell out! 🚪

Doors @ 8pm ❤️
Music @ 9pm 💸
$20 Adv // $25 DoS
⚠️ 18+ Show

🔗 https://theticketing.co/e/north-mercy-buffalo

Photo City Presents:

Jingle Ball Stupid 2
- Feat: PotusxXx, Daze Ago, BD2, The Honk Committee, Garlic Angel, Poison & Prose, ThinkSoJoe, Jazzcat, Jurassic Clark & Jonny Schnite

Saturday, December 12th
21+ (ID Required) - No ID/No Entry
Doors open at 7:00pm

Get your tickets at: www.PhotoCityPresents.com

at: Nietzsche's
248 Allen St
Buffalo, NY 14201

Photo City Presents:

Diggie Mac's Birthmas Bash 2026
- Feat: Jurassic Clark, Johnny Shnite, Bones On The Altar, GDM7, Mot Mind, Cobraz, Earthy Tone, CBM, Kingz & Thievez, & The Impurity

Friday, December 18th
21+ (ID Required) - No ID/No Entry
Doors open at 8:00pm

Tickets: www.PhotoCityPresents.com

at: Nietzsche's
248 Allen St
Buffalo, NY 14201

🎄 ORGAN FAIRCHILD: THE NIGHT AFTER CHRISTMAS 🎄

We're so excited to host the incredibly talented, Buffalo-based organ trio superstars, Organ Fairchild! 🎹 Join us Saturday, December 26 for two sets of music and lots of holiday cheer.

Tickets on sale NOW including a limited supply of VIP reserved balcony seating.

TICKETS & INFO 👉 https://theticketing.co/e/organ-fairchild-christmas

🦋 JUST ANNOUNCED 🦋 On Saturday, January 16th, Nietzsche's is welcoming Houseplant, a Louisville-based band blending improvisation, indie-rock energy, lush psychedelic soundscapes, and groove-driven rhythms into dynamic, exploratory live performances!⚡

🏁 Doors @ 8pm
🕰️ Music @ 9pm

➡️ https://theticketing.co/e/houseplant-buffalo