Balloon Fiesta Week in Old Town

Balloon Fiesta Week in Old Town | Thursday, October 2 through Sunday, October 12, 2025 | Historic Old Town! 

Historic Old Town will be full of live music daily from noon to 4 p.m. during Balloon Fiesta Week in Old Town. The Gazebo will feature local, cultural performances daily showcasing our City's talent. 

For more information about the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta visit, www.balloonfiesta.com.

Entertainment Schedule 

Thursday, October 2

12-1:15 pm – Felix y Los Gatos – Tejano Blues

1:30-2:45 pm – Mariachi Tenampa – Mariachi

3-4 pm – National Institute of Flamenco – Flamenco

Friday, October 3  

12-1:15 pm – Black Pearl Band NM – New Mexican

1:30-2:45 pm –  Mariachi Xochitl – Mariachi

3-4 pm –  Baila! Baila! – Traditional Mexican Folk Dance

Saturday, October 4

12-1 pm –  Nathaniel Krantz – Country

1-1:15 pm – Santero Market Awards

1:15-2:45 pm – Mariachi Tenampa – Mariachi

3-4 pm – Ballet Folklorico Fiesta Mexicana – Traditional Mexican Folk Dance

Sunday, October 5

12-1:15 pm –  Mala Maña – World Beat/Folk/Latin

1:30-2:45 pm – Mariachi Xochitl – Mariachi

3-4 pm – National Institute of Flamenco – Traditional Mexican Folk Dance

Monday, October 6

12-1:15 pm – Una Mas Y La Cha Cha – Spanish

1:30-2:45 pm – Mariachi Tenampa – Mariachi

3-4 pm – Baila! Baila! – Traditional Mexican Folk Dance

Tuesday, October 7

12-1:15 pm – Levi Dean & The Mesa Rats – American/Folk

1:30-2:45 pm – Mariachi Tenampa – Mariachi

3-4 pm – National Institute of Flamenco – Flamenco

Wednesday, October 8

12-1:15 pm – Larry Hamilton Band – Country

1:30-2:45 pm – Trio Carillo – Mariachi

3-4 pm – Baila! Baila! – Traditional Mexican Folk Dance

Thursday, October 9

12-1:15 pm –  PICOSO – New Mexican/Spanish

1:30-2:45 pm – Mariachi Tenampa – Mariachi

3-4 pm – Ballet Folklorico Fiesta Mexicana – Traditional Mexican Folk Dance

Friday, October 10

12-1:15 pm – NM Marimba Band – Latin

1:30-2:45 pm – Trio Carillo – Mariachi

3-4 pm –  Baila! Baila! – Traditional Mexican Folk Dance

Saturday, October 11

12-1:15 pm – La Ansiedad Norteña – Mexican

1:30-2:45 pm – Mariachi Tenampa – New Mexican Traditional

3-4 pm – National Institute of Flamenco – Flamenco

Sunday, October 12

12-1:15 pm –  The Danny Duran Band – Country

1:30-2:45 pm – Mariachi Amigos de Nuevo Mexico – Mariachi

3-4 pm – Spanish Broom – Flamenco

Keep it Local

Shop 'til you drop! Support local and enjoy more than 80 local businesses while in Old Town for everything from beautiful paintings and jewelry to souvenirs, salsa, and much more. Visit shops, restaurants and galleries while in Historic Old Town. Stroll through plazas and get one-of-a-kind gifts, souvenirs, and more. 

When you get hungry, make a reservation or grab a quick bite to eat at eateries like Antiquity Restaurant, Blackbird Coffee House, Church Street Café, Flying Roadrunner Bakery, Gobble This, High Noon Restaurant and Saloon, Old Town Café, Old Town Pizza Parlor, Outpost 1706 Brewhouse, Raven Blues Coffeehouse Café, The Taproom at Old Town, Tiny Grocer ABQ and more! 

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