Special Events & Festivals

A guide to City of Albuquerque family-friendly music events, street festivals, and parades, hosted by the Department of Arts and Culture.

Historic Old Town Plaza Vieja features events, live performances, and local artists year-round highlighting the cultures of New Mexico.

Historic Old Town

Historic Old Town Plaza Vieja features events, live performances, and local artists year-round highlighting the cultures of New Mexico.

Albuquerque's free summertime concerts include music, dance, food, children's activities and so much more.

Albuquerque Summerfest Series

Albuquerque's free summertime concerts include music, dance, food, children's activities and so much more.

Bring the family to Independence Day fun and fireworks at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque.

Freedom 4th

Bring the family to Independence Day fun and fireworks at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque.

Step into the holiday season with floats, bands, antique cars and Jolly Ol' St. Nick as they all light up the night in Historic Nob Hill.

Twinkle Light Parade

Step into the holiday season with floats, bands, antique cars and Jolly Ol' St. Nick as they all light up the night in Historic Nob Hill.

Applications to participate as a vendor in the 2026 ABQ Summerfest Series are open.

The City of Albuquerque’s Summerfest Series is comprised of three large-scale, free, family-friendly, outdoor community gatherings throughout the summer. Each event features live entertainment, local food trucks, The Shops with handmade goods, and free children's activities.

If your business is interested in participating in City events and would like to provide more information, click the corresponding link below.

Local Food Trucks Click Here to Apply

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Special Events & Festivals

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Historic Old Town

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Albuquerque Summerfest Series

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Freedom 4th

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Twinkle Light Parade