Arts & Culture Upcoming Events

Stories and Music in the Sky - Earth Science: The Nature of Wind

Apr 08, 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 - Earth Science: The Nature of Wind

Apr 08, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum —

Collection Spotlight: Women in Abstraction

Apr 08, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

Free event via Zoom

Al Di Meola

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

Presented by Lensic 360

Second Saturday: The New Native Deal and the Navajo Code Talkers

Apr 11, 2026 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM — Casa San Ysidro: The Gutiérrez / Minge House —

Free event at Casa San Ysidro

BENISE - 25 Years Of Passion!

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

Presented by Spanish Guitar Entertainment LLC

Spyro Gyra

Apr 12, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by AMP Concerts

Stories and Music in the Sky - Earth Science: The Water Cycle

Apr 15, 2026 from 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM — Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum —

Stories and Music in the Sky - Earth Science: The Water Cycle

Apr 15, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum —

Gorilla Observation Day

Apr 15, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM — ABQ BioPark Zoo —

Join ABQ BioPark Volunteers for an educational event about scientific field observation, part of the month-long Great Ape-ril® celebration

Third Thursday

Apr 16, 2026 from 05:00 PM to 08:30 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

Free night at the Museum

Albuquerque's Birthday Celebration

Apr 18, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM — Historic Old Town —

Presented by the City of Albuquerque Department of Arts & Culture

STEAM Night: Balloon Building - Fabrication and Beyond

Apr 18, 2026 from 05:30 PM to 07:30 PM — Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum —

STEAM Night at the Balloon Museum is an evening event for curious minds of all ages. Four times a year, the museum explores a theme that relates to the science, technology, engineering, art, or math (STEAM) of ballooning through demonstrations, experimentation, presentations, and hands-on activities.

Fabiola Méndez in Concert

Apr 18, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

The 2026 AfroMundo Festival: “Futurism—Manifesting the Envisioned”

A Word with Writers: Alex Mayyasi and Alexi Horowitz of NPR podcast "Planet Money"

Apr 20, 2026 from 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

Presented by Bookworks and the Albuquerque Public Library Foundation, in collaboration with AMP Concerts

Stories and Music in the Sky - Earth Science: Celebrating Earth Day

Apr 22, 2026 from 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM — Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum —

Stories and Music in the Sky - Earth Science: Celebrating Earth Day

Apr 22, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum —

Conversation: Art, Activism and Immigrant Rights

Apr 25, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

Included with Museum admission

Heritage Spinning and Weaving Heritage : Spinning

Apr 25, 2026 from 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM — Casa San Ysidro: The Gutiérrez / Minge House —

Included with Museum admission, limited capacity, purchase admission online

Disney’s My Son Pinocchio Jr.!

Apr 25, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 03:30 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by New Mexico Young Actors

Great Ape-ril: After Hours

Apr 25, 2026 from 05:30 PM to 08:00 PM — ABQ BioPark Zoo —

Join us for an adults-only special access event to celebrate Great Ape-ril® at the ABQ BioPark Zoo

Disney’s My Son Pinocchio Jr.!

Apr 26, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 03:30 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by New Mexico Young Actors

The Wallflowers

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

Presented by Lensic 360

Stories and Music in the Sky - Earth Science: Trees and Plants

Apr 29, 2026 from 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM — Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum —

Stories and Music in the Sky - Earth Science: Trees and Plants

Apr 29, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum —

Eric Johnson- Texaphonic Tour 2026

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

Presented by AMP Concerts

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!

Hansel & Gretel

May 09, 2026 from 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

Presented by New Mexico Young Actors

Hansel & Gretel

May 09, 2026 from 04:00 PM to 05:30 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

Presented by New Mexico Young Actors

Mother’s Day Celebration in Old Town

May 10, 2026 from 01:00 PM to 05:00 PM — Historic Old Town —

Presented by the City of Albuquerque Department of Arts & Culture

An Evening with Alison Bechdel

May 13, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

Presented by Lesbian Earth & Queer Women Meetup

Summer Folklórico Workshop | Niños Group 2: Ages 5-8

May 20, 2026 from 06:30 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

Presented by Ballet Folklórico Fiesta Mexicana

Summer Folklórico Workshop | Youth Ages 9 -12

May 20, 2026 from 07:30 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

Presented by Ballet Folklórico Fiesta Mexicana

Summer Folklórico Workshops | Niños Group 1: Ages 5-8

May 20, 2026 from 05:30 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

Presented by Ballet Folklórico Fiesta Mexicana

Tab Benoit Plus Ghalia Volt

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

Presented by AMP Concerts

2026 Caribbean Spring Festival with the Zile KENEP Band

May 29, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

Presented by KENEP Productions

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

A Word with Writers: Andrew Sean Greer, Pulitzer Prize-Winning author of "LESS" in conversation with Emily Zipps

Jun 16, 2026 from 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

Presented by Bookworks and the Albuquerque Public Library Foundation, in collaboration with Santa Fe International Literary Festival and AMP Concerts

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

Benise - Spanish Nights by Candlelight

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

Presented by Spanish Guitar Entertainment LLC

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.

International Guitar Night

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

Presented by AMP Concerts