Rail Yards Rental Information
Events at the Rail Yards
The Community Events Division of the Cultural Services Department oversees the public event rental spaces at the Rail Yards. The venues on-site include The Blacksmith Shop and the Plaza at the Rail Yards.
The rental of venues for public events are currently not available at the historic Rail Yards. Regarding private events, please refer to the press release from November 16, 2018.
Filming at the Rail Yards
Interested production companies should contact The Albuquerque Film Office about filming inquiries.
Ongoing Remediation on the Rail Yards Project
Built in 1917 and at its peak employing one quarter of the workforce in Albuquerque, the Rail Yards was a hub of cultural and industrial activity, an icon of strength for more than fifty years. To learn more about redevelopment, visit the Albuquerque Rail Yards page.
Photography & Tours
Pending Public Health Orders and in-person shopping, a weekly market will be held on Sundays (May-October) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. It provides regular opportunities to photograph that structure, the exterior of others nearby and background for portraits. Full access to the site is not currently available due to ongoing redevelopment activities.
Keep Updated
Pending Public Health Orders and restrictions on gathering, public events are not currently available to reserve space at this venue. Check back for more updates about happenings at the Albuquerque Rail Yards!