Creating opportunities that fuel the unifying power of music in WNY

Who We Are

Music is Art is proud to enrich the Western New York community with access to music. It is our hope that we encourage people to find their musical voice, think about how music touches their lives, and most importantly, to think about the fact that…music is art.

About MiA

MiA Festival 2026
THANK YOU BUFFALO!

The Music is Art Festival is our annual signature event held each September that attracts thousands of people from Western New York and beyond. This homegrown festival showcases over 800 musicians, dozens of DJs, dancers, artists, vendors, live art, spoken word, and more!

MiA Festival 2026