Events
Back to Nature: Javanese Gamelan Music at Dusk Under a Fall Sky
For the very first time, Nusantara Arts steps outside of the city, inviting you to an evening of Javanese gamelan music and relaxing merriment on a private estate in Aurora, just 20 minutes from Buffalo. The Javanese gong orchestra gathers beneath a grand open-air pavilion with fields and the fall sky as a backdrop. This is a klenengan, the intimate listening tradition of central Java, playing a full cycle of music that carries the evening from dusk into the late hours, joined by incredible guest artists: singer Heni Savitri and master musician Midiyanto. It's a night paced leisurely and beautifully, so come when you want, even late, and settle in.
Add on a Javanese dinner food box and grab a drink from a local Indonesian chefs to make it a full night out. Part concert, part gathering, totally unhurried, and a beautiful way to spend an evening in fall.
Nusantara Arts 2026-2027 Concert Season Tickets!
Nusantara Arts is hosting it’s first ever official concert series! The season features our December staple, Bali Comes to Buffalo, we’re bringing back Moonlight Gamelan Valentine, plus two new shows: Back to Nature and Dreams of Shadow, Light and Memory. Purchase a season pass for a discounted rate and first access on Moonlight Gamelan Valentine tickets!
Bali Comes to Buffalo! - Music and Dance
Bali Comes to Buffalo returns for our fourth year of incredible Indonesian gamelan music and dance at Nusantara Arts own Indonesian culture center in the Elmwood Village of Buffalo! Nusantara Arts again welcomes Gusti Komin, master Balinese musician and composer for this performance and we have put together an incredible program that we can’t wait to share with you!
Moonlight Gamelan Valentine
Enjoy and Incredible Evening of culinary delights from Indonesian and serene Javanese Gamelan music this Valentine’s Day.
Dreams of Shadow, Light, and Memory
Nusantara Arts presents Dreams of Shadow, Light, and Memory— a multimedia folklore performance including gamelan music, dance, and shadow puppetry. This performance showcases the magic and spiritual depth of Balinese performance, explores the nature of good and evil while also posing the question, “How do we celebrate a life?”
Nusantara Arts at the Asian Elephant Extravaganza!
Join us for a performance at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s Asian Elephant Extravaganza on August 15th!
Nusantara Arts at Rhythms of the Refuge!
Nusantara Arts is performing at Rhythms of the Refuge!
Nusantara Arts at the PFC International Farmers Market
Nusantara Arts to perform at the PFC International Farmers Market!
Buffalo String Works 2026 Spring Showcase
Nusantara Arts to perform at the Buffalo String Works 2026 Spring Showcase!
Nusantara Arts at the Buffalo Pride Parade!
Catch Nusantara Arts at the Buffalo Pride Parade on June 7th!
Two Islands, One Gong: Celebrating 10 years of Gamelan in Buffalo
Nusantara Arts Presents Two Islands, One Gong: Celebrating 10 Years of Gamelan in Buffalo!
Nusantara Arts at the Arts Council for Wyoming County Concert Series
Come and see us perform at the Wyoming Arts Council concert series!
Nusantara Arts at the Buffalo String Works Soirée
Come and see us perform at the Buffalo String Works Soirée
Nusantara Arts at the Eid Festival with APAPA
Nusantara Arts returns to the Eid Festival
Hudson Valley Community College Global Culture Series
Nusantara Arts Balinese Concert at Hudson Valley Community College!
Moonlight Gamelan Valentine
Dinner and Show
Enjoy and Incredible Evening of culinary delights from Indonesian and serene Javanese Gamelan music
Indonesian Boxed Dinner To-Go
Enjoy a to-go selection of culinary delights from Indonesia
Bali Comes to Buffalo! - Music and Dance
Bali Comes to Buffalo returns for our third year of incredible Indonesian gamelan music and dance at Nusantara Arts own Indonesian culture center in the Elmwood Village of Buffalo! Nusantara Arts again welcomes Gusti Komin, master Balinese musician and composer for this performance and we have put together an incredible program that we can’t wait to share with you!
Nusantara Arts at the Asian Elephant Extravaganza!
Join us for a performance at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s Asian Elephant Extravaganza on August 17th!
Nusantara Arts at the Asian Food and Culture Festival!
Catch us perform at the 6th Annual Asian Food and Culture Festival at Canalside on August 10th!
March with us at the Buffalo Pride Parade!
Come and march with us at the Buffalo Pride Parade on Sunday, June 1st! Enjoy the parade, meet some awesome people, and hear some great music while you're at it! Time and meeting spot TBA!
🎉Ayo! Festival of Indonesian Gamelan music, Dance & Legend
Experience two unforgettable nights of music, dance, film, ritual, and community as Nusantara Arts presents Ayo!, a festival celebrating the breathtaking cultural traditions of Indonesia. From the meditative tones of Javanese gamelan to the explosive drama of Balinese dance, this event brings master artists, immersive experiences, and powerful storytelling to life right in the heart of Buffalo.
Nusantara Arts Open House!
You’re invited to our open house! Stop by and immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Indonesia while exploring the amazing offerings we have here at Nusantara Arts.
Bali Comes to Buffalo! - Music and Dance
We are excited to welcome back to Buffalo our incredible Balinese guest artist and composer Gusti Komin. Get your ticket now for this show that sold out last year. This performance features the incredible music and dance of Bali and a group of local and visiting musicians.
Grassroots Gamelan: Tyler St Community Garden: University Heights
Balinese Gamelan Music and dance! Celebrating the University Heights community spaces with Grassroots Gardens ansd the Tyler St. Community Garden community! A wonderful afternoon of music and community
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Balinese Gamelan Music dance and Parade! Celebrating the Fruit Belt's community spaces with Grassroots Gardens and the Fruit Belt Coalition with a wonderful afternoon of music community and food!
Grassroots Gamelan Puppet Show!
Free Wayang Kulit Puppet Show in the Broad Filmore Neighborhood! Featuring acclaimed wayang puppeteer Midiyanto and drummer Wakidi!
Culture Center Open House & Kartini Day Celebration
We are thrilled to welcome our community to the grand opening of Nusantara Arts new Indonesian Culture Center, as we host a lively celebration of Indonesian culture and art with our Open House and Kartini Day event! Join us for a hands-on experience delving into the vibrant traditions of Javanese and Balinese music and dance. With performances from Nusantara Arts as well as hands on workshops to try out the instruments and dance for yourselves.
Untamed Grace – A Performance Journey of Improv and Site
"Untamed Grace - A Performance Journey of Improv and Site" promises an immersive journey through St. John's Grace and its gothic sanctuary as the audience promenades through its sacred and utilitarian spaces. This unique performance is the culmination of a five-day intensive collaboration, bringing together a diverse group of performers. Some have a longstanding creative history, while others are meeting for the first time, uniting from places like Toronto, Canada, New York City, and Boston. Renowned choreographer Stephan Koplowitz directs and designs this innovative project, guiding the participants in crafting an unforgettable experience. Additionally, live music by Nusantara Arts, under the direction of Matt Dunning, enriches the atmosphere, adding depth to the performance's resonance.
Rock the Block Party
We’re bringing out the neighborhood Balinese Group at WSCS’s annual block party and community fundraiser.
Asian Elephant Extravaganza
Our Javanese Gamelan group is performing at Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse, NY. This annual event celebrates the zoo’s Asian elephant herd and the cultural traditions of their native countries in South Asia.
Shadow Puppets of Java
An afternoon performance of cosmic Javanese Wayang Kulit shadow puppetry, dance and gamelan music featuring puppet master Midiyanto. This special program, funded by the National Endowment of the Arts, is entertainment that also teaches our audience about the wayang puppetry art form and makes for a fun filled Sunday afternoon activity for all ages!