Batavia Downs | Live Events in Batavia

Watch a great concert in a rustic venue with Batavia Downs tickets. Batavia Downs is a horse racetrack and casino in Batavia, New York. The horse track opened in 1940 and was the first lighted harness race in the United States. The track is exactly half a mile in length.

The site was chosen for its location between Buffalo and Rochester for pari-mutuel betting by a group led by William “Lefty Goldberg.” The track first opened pari-mutuel wagering at 8:20 P.M. on September 20, 1940. The event drew a crowd of 2,500. The venue was purchased by Pat E. Provenzano for $150,000 in 1947.

See a great show in a scenic setting with Batavia Downs tickets. The New York State Legislature passed a bill allowing horse tracks to install video lottery terminals, or VLT in the racetracks in 2001. The first VLT was installed at Batavia Downs in 2005. The casino now possesses over 600 machines.

Batavia Downs now features concerts, which take place, rain or shine on the racetrack. Ticket options include General Admission, Premium and VIP. There is handicapped seating available and folding chairs may be brought onto the premises. No outside food or drink is permitted.

Where is Batavia Downs located?

Batavia Downs and its ticket office are located at 8315 Park Road, Batavia, NY 14020.

Batavia Downs Seating Chart

Secure your seats in the grandstand at Batavia Downs in Batavia with our interactive and easy-to-use seating chart. Most race tracks are built in an oval shape or as a multi-turn circuit with grandstands providing prime views of the race from any seating section. Depending on the size of the track, there may be suites and other upgraded ticket options available as well. TicketSmarter offers extensive filtering options to help you secure Batavia Downs tickets in Batavia, NY. Our convenient delivery options make it easy to instantly download your tickets or have them transferred to you.

How much are Batavia Downs tickets?

The price of your ticket will vary depending on the race and where your seat is located. On average, the cost to attend an event at Batavia Downs is $78.74. Seats that are closer and don’t provide as wide of a view of the track are always the most affordable and can cost as low as $30.92 a ticket. A seat with premium views of the race can go for as high as $881.42.

Batavia Downs Schedule

Batavia Downs tickets are easy to find when you buy them from TicketSmarter. Quickly navigate the race schedule above for Batavia Downs events using our filtering tool. Depending on the track, this could include a variety of races as well as concerts and other events. Our online marketplace makes buying Batavia Downs tickets simple. Use the calendar above to plan your next trip to this racing facility.

How many races are coming to Batavia Downs?

Batavia Downs has 5 upcoming live events scheduled.

Who is competing at Batavia Downs?

Tacos and Tequila Festival and Kansas - The Band are scheduled to take place at Batavia Downs.

Tacos and Tequila Festival Batavia Downs tickets May 17th, 2025 at 5:00pm

TicketSmarter has 23 Tacos and Tequila Festival tickets listed from $36.74 - $80.48 with the average ticket price of $68.55.

Kansas - The Band Batavia Downs tickets August 15th, 2025 at 4:00pm

Tickets to attend this exciting event average at $70.42, but range between $42.89 - $99.11. Place your order now because there are only 66 Kansas - The Band tickets still available for this event.

What time does Batavia Downs open?

Batavia Downs doors typically open a few hours before races like the one on May 17th, 2025 at 5:00pm. Guests will want to arrive at the venue at least 30 - 60 minutes early to find parking or consider buying overnight camping passes along with their tickets when available.