Arts & Culture Upcoming Events

Old Town Walking Tours

Aug 06, 2026 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. Weather Permitting.

Sculpture Garden Tours

Aug 05, 2026 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. Weather permitting.

Free Sunday Mornings at Albuquerque Museum

Aug 09, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

Free admission to Albuquerque Museum on Sunday mornings, 9 am–1 pm

Free First Wednesday

Aug 05, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

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

SOLD OUT Night Walk at the Botanic Garden

Aug 18, 2026 from 06:30 PM to 08:00 PM — ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden —

See night-blooming plants, nocturnal animals, and night pollinators on this guided tour at the Botanic Garden.

Family Art Workshops

Aug 15, 2026 from 01:00 PM to 02:30 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

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

Stories and Music in the Sky - Exploring Balloon Museum Exhibits

Aug 05, 2026 from 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM — Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum —

Join us for Stories and 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 and Music in the Sky - Exploring Balloon Museum Exhibits

Aug 05, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum —

Conversations with Collections

Aug 05, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

Included with Museum admission

Chatter Concert Series

Aug 06, 2026 from 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

Free Event

Second Saturday: Nuevo México Colcha Workshop

Aug 08, 2026 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM — Casa San Ysidro: The Gutiérrez / Minge House —

Join us for a free event at Casa San Ysidro.

Ay, Compadre!

Aug 08, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

Presented by Sandia Performing Arts Company

Steve Earle | 51 Years of Songs & Stories | Solo Acoustic

Aug 08, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by AMP Concerts

Ay, Compadre!

Aug 09, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

Presented by Sandia Performing Arts Company

Stories and Music in the Sky - Exploring Balloon Museum Exhibits

Aug 12, 2026 from 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM — Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum —

Stories and Music in the Sky - Exploring Balloon Museum Exhibits

Aug 12, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum —

Obon Festival

Aug 14, 2026 from 06:30 PM to 09:00 PM — ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden —

Join us in a commemoration of ancestors and Japanese arts during the annual Obon Festival at the ABQ BioPark's Japanese Garden

Third Thursday

Aug 20, 2026 from 05:00 PM to 08:30 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

Join us for a free evening at the Museum.

Conversations with Collections

Aug 21, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

Included with Museum admission

Los Texmaniacs with Lisa Morales

Aug 21, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 09:30 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by AMP Concerts

Route 66 Lecture Series: Photographing the Other Route 66

Aug 23, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

Included with Museum admission

Other Route 66 Lecture Series: Photographing the Other Route 66

Aug 23, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

Included with Museum admission

SOLD OUT Twilight Tour at the Zoo

Aug 25, 2026 from 06:30 PM to 08:00 PM — ABQ BioPark Zoo —

Experience the sights and sounds of the Zoo at twilight!

Sean of the South Live in Albuquerque!

Aug 25, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

Sean Dietrich Works, LLC.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

Aug 27, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Lensic 360

Songs & Stories: Ray Wylie Hubbard, Eliza Gilkyson, Jimmie Dale Gilmore

Aug 28, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Lensic 360

Heritage Spinning and Weaving: Fiber Products

Aug 29, 2026 from 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM — Casa San Ysidro: The Gutiérrez / Minge House —

Purchase Casa San Ysidro admission online

NM Philharmonic

Sep 05, 2026 from 06:00 PM to 08:30 PM — ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden —

Music Under the Stars

An Evening with Joy Harjo: Storytelling, Culture, and the Environment

Sep 26, 2026 from 06:00 PM to 08:30 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by The Leopold Writing Program

Irene Diaz

Sep 26, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 09:00 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

Presented by Lensic 360

Route 66: The Main Street of America

Oct 01, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Paget Films DBA First + Main Films

Route 66: The Main Street of America

Oct 02, 2026 from 12:30 PM to 03:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Paget Films DBA First + Main Films

Dana Goldberg's Southwest FunnyFest

Oct 09, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Dana Goldberg

ABQ Spoken Word Poetry Featuring: The Last Poets Hosted by Hakim Bellamy; Music by Terminator X (of Public Enemy)

Oct 10, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by DSH Entertainment, Inc.

Punch Brothers

Oct 11, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Lensic 360

Benise - Spanish Nights by Candlelight

Oct 24, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 09:30 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Spanish Guitar Entertainment LLC

Joanne Shaw Taylor

Oct 28, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by AMP Concerts

Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert 40 Anniversary

Oct 30, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Joe Anderson Werks and 5 Cent Productions LLC.

If Only I were a candle in the dark: Cosm - Cameron Krow

Apr 03, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 — East wall of patio at Sister Bar —

Light-filled spherical sculpture installed on the east wall of Sister Bar patio.

Todd Rundgren: DAMNED IF I DO TOUR

Nov 06, 2026 from 06:30 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Lensic 360

¡Música del Corazón! Viajes del Violín 13th Annual John Donald Robb, Jr. Memorial Concert

Nov 07, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

Presented by UNM Robb Musical Trust

The Four C Notes: Recreating the Music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons

Nov 07, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by DSH Entertainment, Inc.

John Craigie - Keep it Warm Tour 2026

Nov 12, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 09:30 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

With Special Guest Lucy Clearwater. Presented by Lensic 360

Bonnie “Prince” Billy

Dec 04, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

Presented by Lensic 360

An Evening with Keller Williams

Jan 14, 2027 from 07:30 PM to 09:30 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by AMP Concerts

International Guitar Night

Feb 23, 2027 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by AMP Concerts

Psychic Standup with Karen Rontowski

Feb 26, 2027 from 07:30 PM to 09:00 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

Comic Cure Inc.

CRYSTAL METHYD The Enchanted Forest

Mar 22, 2027 from 08:00 PM to 09:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Murray & Peter and AMP Concerts

The Wailin' Jennys

Jun 02, 2027 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Lensic 360