Arts &amp; Culture Upcoming Events

Tour Casa San Ysidro

Sep 09, 2025 from 09:30 AM to 03:00 PM — Casa San Ysidro: The Gutiérrez / Minge House —

Casa San Ysidro: The Gutiérrez / Minge House, Albuquerque Museum's historic house and property in Corrales, will schedule your group for a guided tour by reservation only. Times vary; see description for times.

Sculpture Garden Tours

Sep 10, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

Enjoy a pleasant stroll through our sculpture garden with a friendly guide who will share the stories about the artists and their works.

Old Town Walking Tours

Sep 09, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

Explore the historic Old Town neighborhood on foot with an informative guide who will provide insight into the people and places that shaped the community.

Free First Wednesday

Oct 01, 2025 from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

General admission to Albuquerque Museum is free on the First Wednesday of the month.

Family Art Workshops

Sep 13, 2025 from 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

Stop by the Albuquerque Museum School during your visit to make an art project. We welcome families to the Museum with weekly opportunities to get creative together.

Stories & Music In the Sky: Canopy of Colors Exhibit

Sep 10, 2025 from 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM — Balloon Museum —

Join us for Stories & Music in the Sky, a presentation of award-winning early childhood education programming featuring stories, music, movement, and art produced by the Albuquerque Balloon Museum. There are different themes held every week for children up to 6 years old.

Stories & Music In the Sky: Canopy of Colors Exhibit

Sep 10, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Balloon Museum —

Join us for Stories & Music in the Sky, a presentation of award-winning early childhood education programming featuring stories, music, movement, and art produced by the Albuquerque Balloon Museum. There are different themes held every week for children up to 6 years old.

Every Day is Earth Day! Discovery Day

Sep 13, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM — ABQ BioPark —

Join us as our volunteers lead a Discovery Day all about Earth at multiple locations

Back to the Bosque presented by Conservation Carnivale

Sep 13, 2025 from 06:00 PM to 07:15 PM — ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden —

A history of the Rio Grande river through a time-travel circus adventure

Blues Night on Civic Plaza: Featuring Shemekia Copeland; The Pleasure Pilots; & Russ Green

Sep 13, 2025 from 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM — Civic Plaza —

19TH ANNUAL NEW MEXICO JAZZ FESTIVAL

Talk: Writing Under Facism

Sep 14, 2025 from 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

Free event

SOLD OUT Zoo Homeschool Day

Sep 16, 2025 from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM — ABQ BioPark Zoo —

Field trips are an important part of every child's education. Join us for the ABQ BioPark's next Zoo Homeschool Day event.

Stories & Music In the Sky: Wind & the Albuquerque Box

Sep 17, 2025 from 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM — Balloon Museum —

Join us for Stories & Music in the Sky, a presentation of award-winning early childhood education programming featuring stories, music, movement, and art produced by the Albuquerque Balloon Museum. There are different themes held every week for children up to 6 years old.

Stories & Music In the Sky: Wind & the Albuquerque Box

Sep 17, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Balloon Museum —

Join us for Stories & Music in the Sky, a presentation of award-winning early childhood education programming featuring stories, music, movement, and art produced by the Albuquerque Balloon Museum. There are different themes held every week for children up to 6 years old.

Bands of Enchantment Season 5- Night 1

Sep 17, 2025 from 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Elkhorn Media and the City of Albuquerque

Third Thursday: Good Dogs - The Stage Show!

Sep 18, 2025 from 05:00 PM to 08:30 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

Free night at the Museum

Bands of Enchantment Season 5- Night 2

Sep 18, 2025 from 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Elkhorn Media and the City of Albuquerque

Bands of Enchantment Season 5- Night 3

Sep 19, 2025 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Elkhorn Media and the City of Albuquerque

Bands of Enchantment Season 5- Outdoor Music Festival

Sep 20, 2025 from 05:00 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Elkhorn Media and the City of Albuquerque

Stories & Music In the Sky: Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta - Painted Horizons

Sep 24, 2025 from 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM — Balloon Museum —

Join us for Stories & Music in the Sky, a presentation of award-winning early childhood education programming featuring stories, music, movement, and art produced by the Albuquerque Balloon Museum. There are different themes held every week for children up to 6 years old.

Stories & Music In the Sky: Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta - Painted Horizons

Sep 24, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Balloon Museum —

Join us for Stories & Music in the Sky, a presentation of award-winning early childhood education programming featuring stories, music, movement, and art produced by the Albuquerque Balloon Museum. There are different themes held every week for children up to 6 years old.

Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas

Sep 25, 2025 from 07:30 PM to 09:30 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

Presented by AMP Concerts

Adam Carolla

Sep 26, 2025 from 08:00 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Last Chance Presents

Closing Conversation: Abstracting Nature

Sep 27, 2025 from 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

Free event

NOAA Ocean Exploration Professional Development Workshop

Sep 27, 2025 from 08:30 AM to 04:00 PM — ABQ BioPark Aquarium —

Calling all 6-12 grade educators! Join an NOAA Ocean Exploration facilitator at ABQ BioPark Aquarium for a full-day, in-person "Exploring the Deep Ocean with NOAA" professional development workshop to learn about why and how we explore the deep sea.

Harvest Festival

Sep 27, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM — Casa San Ysidro —

Free event at Casa San Ysidro

Annual Rose Show

Sep 27, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM — ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden —

Enjoy the Albuquerque Rose Society's annual exhibition in the ABQ BioPark's High Desert Rose Garden.

Film: Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror

Oct 01, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM — Albuquerque Museum —

Free Event

Harvest Festival At the Botanic Garden and Aquarium

Oct 04, 2025 from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM — ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden and Aquarium —

Day 1!

Harvest Festival At the Botanic Garden and Aquarium

Oct 05, 2025 from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM — ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden and Aquarium —

Day 2!

Collection Spotlight: Women Photographers

Oct 08, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM —

Free event on Zoom

Second Saturday: Time Travel

Oct 11, 2025 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM — Casa San Ysidro —

Free event at Casa San Ysidro

Stop Making Sense Screening with Special Guest Jerry Harrison

Oct 12, 2025 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by AMP Concerts

Third Thursday

Oct 16, 2025 from 05:00 PM to 08:30 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

Free night at the Museum

Workshop: Blacksmith Basics

Oct 18, 2025 from 09:30 AM to 01:30 PM — Casa San Ysidro —

Registration required through UNM Continuing Education

The 9th Annual Albuquerque Chinese American Film Festival Day One

Oct 18, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

Chinese American Citizens Alliance – ABQ Lodge

The 9th Annual Albuquerque Chinese American Film Festival Day Two

Oct 19, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

Chinese American Citizens Alliance – ABQ Lodge

Las Cafeteras “Hasta La Muerte”

Oct 19, 2025 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Lensic 360

The Black Jacket Symphony Presents AC/DC's 'Back in Black'

Oct 20, 2025 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Emporium Presents

Jeffrey Martin

Oct 21, 2025 from 07:30 PM to 08:30 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

Presented by Lensic 360

Richie Kotzen * John 5

Oct 22, 2025 from 07:00 PM to 11:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Launchpad

Heritage Spinning and Weaving: Weaving Techniques

Oct 25, 2025 from 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM — Casa San Ysidro —

Purchase ticket online

Religion & Railyards

Oct 30, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

Presented by One Albuquerque Media

A New World: intimate music from FINAL FANTASY

Nov 02, 2025 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by AWR Music Productions, LLC

Miguel Caro Annual Tribute

Nov 08, 2025 from 04:00 PM to 05:30 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

Presented by Ballet Folklórico Fiesta Mexicana

Romantic Guitar by Candlelight - Benise & Pavlo

Nov 14, 2025 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Spanish Guitar Entertainment

DakhaBrakha

Dec 04, 2025 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Lensic 360