Arts & Culture Upcoming Events

Free First Wednesday

Jan 07, 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.

Free Sunday Mornings at Albuquerque Museum

Dec 07, 2025 from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

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

Holiday Crafts

Dec 10, 2025 from 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM — ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden - Cider Barn at the Heritage Farm —

Bring your whole family to River of Lights and visit the Education Building to make beautiful gifts!

Family Art Workshops

Dec 20, 2025 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.

Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Dec 07, 2025 from 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

Presented by New Mexico Young Actors

The Albuquerque Concert Band

Dec 07, 2025 from 03:00 PM to 04:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

A fun-filled holiday concert!

Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Dec 07, 2025 from 04:00 PM to 05:30 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

Presented by New Mexico Young Actors

Stories and Music in the Sky

Dec 10, 2025 from 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM — 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

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

Kadomatsu Workshop

Dec 12, 2025 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM — ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden —

Celebrate the new year with the Japanese tradition of kadomatsu.

Family Day: Museum Mashup

Dec 13, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

Included with admission

The Nutcracker

Dec 13, 2025 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Ballet Repertory Theatre of New Mexico

The Nutcracker

Dec 13, 2025 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Ballet Repertory Theatre of New Mexico

The Nutcracker

Dec 14, 2025 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Ballet Repertory Theatre of New Mexico

The Nutcracker - Student Matinee

Dec 15, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Ballet Repertory Theatre of New Mexico

Stories and Music in the Sky

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

Stories and Music In the Sky

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

The Nutcracker

Dec 20, 2025 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Ballet Repertory Theatre of New Mexico

The Nutcracker

Dec 20, 2025 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Ballet Repertory Theatre of New Mexico

The Nutcracker Tea Performance

Dec 21, 2025 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Ballet Repertory Theatre of New Mexico

New Year's Before Dark

Dec 31, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Balloon Museum —

Free family fun to celebrate the new year!

New Year’s Eve Before Dark

Dec 31, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 02:00 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

Free event

Tower of Cower II - Alonso Indacochea and Adrian Pijoan

Dec 05, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 — Lobby of Studio 519 —

Art installation activation. The installation is visible for the 519 Studio windows 24/7 through December 2025.

Shaun Cassidy – The Road to Us

Jan 06, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Lensic 360

"Journey Down the Gila" Film Screening

Jan 14, 2026 from 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

Presented by The New Mexico Wilderness Alliance

Live And Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney Featuring Tony Kishman

Jan 17, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 09:30 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Live And Let Die

Yagody

Jan 17, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

Presented by AMP Concerts

Goldford - Space of the Heart Tour

Jan 20, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Lensic 360

Tank and the Bangas

Jan 23, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Lensic 360

The 13th Annual BLUES & Guitar Festival

Jan 24, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by RiseN Music Ministry and The Freedom in Music Project

Welcome To Night Vale: Murder Night in Blood Forest

Jan 26, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 09:30 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Lensic 360

The Red Carpet Premiere of Bands of Enchantment: Albuquerque Sessions Season 5

Jan 31, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 09:30 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Elkhorn Media and the City of Albuquerque

Patty Griffin

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

Presented by Lensic 360

The New Mexico Burlesque Festival

Feb 12, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 10:30 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by NMBF Productions

The New Mexico Burlesque Festival

Feb 13, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 10:30 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by NMBF Productions

The New Mexico Burlesque Festival

Feb 14, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 10:30 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by NMBF Productions

"Take It To The Limit" - The Ultimate Tribute to the Eagles

Feb 17, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Moon Coin Productions Inc.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Feb 18, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Lensic 360

Levi Platero featuring Jhett Black

Feb 19, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

Presented by AMP Concerts

'Rescued Hearts' Screening & Filmmaker Conversation

Mar 06, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

Presented by For the Love of Equine and Hoof Heroes

The Black Jacket Symphony Presents Pink Floyd's "The Wall"

Mar 23, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Emporium Presents

Pink Martini

Mar 24, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Lensic 360

Al Di Meola

Apr 09, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Lensic 360

BENISE - 25 Years Of Passion!

Apr 11, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 09:30 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Spanish Guitar Entertainment LLC

Tommy Emmanuel, CGP

May 01, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Emporium Presents, LLC

39th Annual Run for the Zoo

May 03, 2026 from 07:00 AM to 12:00 PM — ABQ BioPark Zoo —

Run for the Zoo… and walk with us too!

JOE JACKSON + BAND - HOPE AND FURY TOUR 2026

Jun 05, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 09:30 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Lensic 360