Just Buffalo Literary Center is excited to announce the BABEL season for 2025–2026, once again bringing the world’s most important authors to Buffalo, engaging local audiences, attracting guests from across the country and Canada, and creating a global literary conversation right here at home.
Just Buffalo’s BABEL series reaches a dynamic cross-section of our community—breaking social, economic, cultural, and geographic boundaries to bring people of all walks of life together to celebrate the power of the written word.
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Join Just Buffalo Literary Center for four evenings of world-famous authors at Kleinhans Music Hall—Colm Tóibín (October 16, 2025), Hernan Diaz (November 20, 2025), Tara Westover (March 26, 2026), and Imani Perry (April 23, 2026). Doors & VIP Patron Reception at 6:30 p.m. | Event at 7:30 p.m.
EARLY BIRD PRICING THROUGH MAY 10!
EARLY BIRD PRICING THROUGH MAY 10!
Your security is of the utmost importance to us. Assigned seating provides greater assurance of safety & also gives you the assurance that you get the seat you want!
Absolutely not. BABEL events are inspiring whether you’re a dedicated fan or just curious.
Metal detection wands will be used upon entry to the venue. Please do not bring large bags or backpacks; they will not be permitted inside the hall, and must be left at coat check.
No, proof of vaccination is not currently required for entry to Kleinhans Music Hall, nor are masks required inside the venue.
Parking is free at the Kleinhans Music Hall parking lot. Space is limited.
Yes! Talking Leaves … Books will be on-site selling books by our featured author (and all of this season’s BABEL authors!). A book signing will follow the event.
All ticketholders will receive an email from babel@justbuffalo.org 48 hours before the event with a link to watch the live stream, with an additional reminder sent day-of. Click the red button at the bottom of the email that says “My Virtual Event Link” to watch live! This link will only work for the live stream starting at 8 p.m. on the night of the event. A password-protected event recording will be made available to watch within 48 hours of the event.
NOTE: You must be signed up for the Just Buffalo Newsletter in order to receive the virtual link. (To sign up, opt-in during the checkout process, or use the form in the footer of the website.)
Yes! Just drop your question in the chat on Vimeo, and we will write your question on an index card (just like our in-person audience will be doing) and get it onstage.
Direct any questions you have during the BABEL live stream to the chat box and we’ll try to help! First, though, some tips: use Google Chrome as your internet browser for the best experience, and make sure you have your browser window fully maximized on your screen (otherwise, it may cut off the chat box, depending on your browser & screen size).
You will also be granted access to a password-protected event recording, which will be emailed to you within 48 hours of the event and remain accessible to watch one week after the event through 11:59 p.m. (EST) This email will come from babel@justbuffalo.org.
The event programs are digital this year! You can always view the latest digital BABEL program at https://www.justbuffalo.org/babelprogram.
Email info@justbuffalo.org with “Event Question” in your subject line, or call (716) 832-5400.