Strictly Hip, Comedian Ben Bankas to Perform in The Bear’s Den Showroom in 2026!

Tickets go on sale October 31!

NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK: (October 27, 2025) – Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino announced two pairs of fantastic shows in the Bear’s Den Showroom to add to its 2026 entertainment schedule today. Strictly Hip will take the stage on Friday, February 27 and Saturday, February 28 at 8 p.m., and comedian Ben Bankas will perform a month later, on Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28 at 8 p.m.  Tickets go on sale Friday, October 31 at 10 a.m.!

Strictly Hip has been thrilling fans with the legendary music of The Tragically Hip for 30 years. The band regularly performs to sold-out crowds across North America and has developed a rabid and loyal following over the decades. The Tragically Hip provided the soundtrack to countless backyard parties, campfires, road trips and gatherings for its devoted listeners across Canada, the United States and around the world throughout their storied career. Strictly Hip pays homage to their music, delivering timeless songs to fans with passion, reverence, respect, and the same energy with which they were originally created. This is an 18 years and older show. Tickets on sale Friday, October 31 at 10 a.m. Tickets start at $25.

Ben Bankas is an emerging star on the stand-up scene. Originally from Toronto, Bankas developed a loyal following while performing to sold-out audiences across Canada before moving to the United States. Throughout his hilarious performances, Bankas takes aim at politics, current events, pop culture, and even himself. He has performed with the likes of Andrew Schulz, Joe List, Louis J. Gomez, Tyler Fischer, and others. His podcast, “The Bankas Show,” has over 10,000 monthly listeners and his clips have become essential content for hundreds of thousands of followers on social media. This is a 21 years and older show. Tickets on sale Friday, October 31 at 10 a.m. Tickets start at $45.

OTHER UPCOMING SHOWS: In addition to Strictly Hip and Ben Bankas, other stellar performances scheduled for the Seneca Niagara Events Center and the Bear’s Den Showroom, include:

Halloween Party (Casino Mezzanine)                       October 31                                   Tickets start @ $35

3rd Annual Indigenous Fashion Show                        November 1                                 Tickets start @ $45

Jennifer Holliday                                                        November 14 & 15                       Tickets start @ $55

Legacy Fighting Alliance Mixed Martial Arts              November 21                                Tickets start @ $45

The Commodores                                                      November 29                                Tickets start @ $35

Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show                               December 12 & 13                        Tickets start @ $50

Roy Wood, Jr.                                                            January 9 & 10                              Tickets start @ $55

 

TO PURCHASE TICKETS for Seneca Resorts & Casinos Shows: Seneca Resorts & Casinos uses all paperless ticketing for all events at all of its properties. Tickets may be purchased online at SenecaNiagaraCasino.com, SenecaAlleganyCasino.com or ticketmaster.com. Tickets may also be purchased in-person at The Garden Nook inside Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino or The Logo Shop inside Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino. A secure link, sent by either e-mail or text, allows guests to save tickets to their phone or mobile device.

Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino is located just minutes from the world-famous Niagara Falls in Western New York, near the Canadian border.  The property is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year.  Guests can enjoy 147,000 square feet of gaming space with more than 2,600 slot machines and over 60 table games, 10 restaurants, live entertainment and a AAA Four Diamond Award-winning, 26-story hotel with 604 deluxe rooms and suites, a spa and salon, fitness center, indoor pool and STIR feature bar with live entertainment, signature cocktails, and a stunning 43-foot high-definition video wall as well as the first of its kind on the East Coast-Lightning Link Lounge!  More information is available by calling 1-877-8-SENECA (1-877-873-6322) or visiting SenecaNiagaraCasino.com.  Follow us on Facebook: Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino X: @SenecaCasinos or Instagram: Instagram.com/SenecaCasinos.  #SenecaNiagara  

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