Arts & Culture Upcoming Events
Tour Casa San Ysidro
Aug 19, 2025 from 09:30 AM to 03:00 PM
— Casa San Ysidro: The Gutiérrez / Minge House
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Casa San Ysidro: The Gutiérrez / Minge House, Albuquerque Museum's historic house and property in Corrales, will schedule your group for a guided tour by reservation only. Times vary; see description for times.
Twilight Tour at the Zoo
Aug 26, 2025 from 06:30 PM to 08:00 PM
— ABQ BioPark Zoo
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Experience the sights and sounds of the Zoo at twilight!
Sculpture Garden Tours
Aug 20, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Albuquerque Museum
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Enjoy a pleasant stroll through our sculpture garden with a friendly guide who will share the stories about the artists and their works.
Old Town Walking Tours
Aug 21, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Albuquerque Museum
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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.
Free First Wednesday
Sep 03, 2025 from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
— Albuquerque Museum
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General admission to Albuquerque Museum is free on the First Wednesday of the month.
Family Art Workshops
Aug 23, 2025 from 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM
— Albuquerque Museum
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Stop by the Albuquerque Museum School during your visit to make an art project. We welcome families to the Museum with weekly opportunities to get creative together.
Stories & Music In the Sky: Leap into Literacy: Letter Parade
Aug 20, 2025 from 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM
— Balloon Museum
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Join us for Stories & 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 & Music In the Sky: Leap into Literacy: Letter Parade
Aug 20, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Balloon Museum
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Join us for Stories & 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.
Summer Thursdays: Lighter-Than-Air Activities
Aug 21, 2025 from 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM
— Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
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Innovate. Imagine. Inspire.
Chatter at the Museum: Raven Chacon
Aug 21, 2025 from 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM
— Albuquerque Museum
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Free concert
Third Thursday: Open to All
Aug 21, 2025 from 05:00 PM to 08:30 PM
— Albuquerque Museum
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Free night at the museum
Art Gone Wild: Splash of the Tropics
Aug 22, 2025 from 06:00 PM to 08:30 PM
— ABQ BioPark Aquarium
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Join us for an adults-only, island-inspired evening surrounded by sea life and vibrant, one-of-a-kind artwork created by the animals at the ABQ BioPark.
Opening Day Events: Modern Art and Politics in Germany 1910-1945
Aug 23, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM
— Albuquerque Museum
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Free event
Levi Platero and Chris Dracup: Funk of the West
Aug 23, 2025 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by AMP Concerts
**SOLD OUT** Aquarium Homeschool Day
Aug 26, 2025 from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
— ABQ BioPark Aquarium
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Field trips are an important part of every child's education. Join us for the ABQ BioPark's next Aquarium Homeschool Day event.
Stories & Music In the Sky: Leap into Literacy: Making Books
Aug 27, 2025 from 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM
— Balloon Museum
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Join us for Stories & 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 & Music In the Sky: Leap into Literacy: Making Books
Aug 27, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Balloon Museum
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Join us for Stories & 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.
Chatter at the Museum: Alban Berg, Mátyás Seiber
Aug 28, 2025 from 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM
— Albuquerque Museum
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Free concert
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox - Magic & Moonlight Tour
Aug 28, 2025 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by Lensic 360
Workshop: Fiber Products
Aug 30, 2025 from 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM
— Casa San Ysidro
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Heritage Spinning and Weaving
Cactus and Succulent Show
Aug 30, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM
— ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
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Join cactus enthusiasts from the Cactus and Succulent Society of New Mexico.
NM Philharmonic at the Botanic Garden
Aug 30, 2025 from 07:15 PM to 09:00 PM
— ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
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Labor Day Weekend!
International Vulture Awareness Day
Sep 06, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
— ABQ BioPark Zoo
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The first Saturday in September is dedicated to some Special Scavengers!
Blues Night on Civic Plaza: Featuring Shemekia Copeland; The Pleasure Pilots; & Russ Green
Sep 13, 2025 from 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM
— Civic Plaza
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19TH ANNUAL NEW MEXICO JAZZ FESTIVAL
Bands of Enchantment Season 5- Night 1
Sep 17, 2025 from 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by Elkhorn Media and the City of Albuquerque
Third Thursday: Good Dogs - The Stage Show!
Sep 18, 2025 from 05:00 PM to 08:30 PM
— Albuquerque Museum
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Free night at the Museum
Bands of Enchantment Season 5- Night 2
Sep 18, 2025 from 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by Elkhorn Media and the City of Albuquerque
Bands of Enchantment Season 5- Night 3
Sep 19, 2025 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by Elkhorn Media and the City of Albuquerque
Bands of Enchantment Season 5- Outdoor Music Festival
Sep 20, 2025 from 05:00 PM to 10:00 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by Elkhorn Media and the City of Albuquerque
Teacher Open House
Aug 23, 2025
10:00 AM
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Sep 23, 2025
02:00 PM
— ABQ BioPark Zoo
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Attention teachers: come to this free event to learn how the BioPark can support your goals!
Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas
Sep 25, 2025 from 07:30 PM to 09:30 PM
— South Broadway Cultural Center
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Presented by AMP Concerts
Adam Carolla
Sep 26, 2025 from 08:00 PM to 10:00 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by Last Chance Presents
Closing Conversation: Abstracting Nature
Sep 27, 2025 from 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM
— Albuquerque Museum
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Free event
Harvest Festival
Sep 27, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM
— Casa San Ysidro
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Free event at Casa San Ysidro
Collection Spotlight: Women Photographers
Oct 08, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Free event on Zoom
Second Saturday: Time Travel
Oct 11, 2025 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
— Casa San Ysidro
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Free event at Casa San Ysidro
Stop Making Sense Screening with Special Guest Jerry Harrison
Oct 12, 2025 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by AMP Concerts
Third Thursday
Oct 16, 2025 from 05:00 PM to 08:30 PM
— Albuquerque Museum
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Free night at the Museum
Workshop: Blacksmith Basics
Oct 18, 2025 from 09:30 AM to 01:30 PM
— Casa San Ysidro
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Registration required through UNM Continuing Education
The 9th Annual Albuquerque Chinese American Film Festival Day One
Oct 18, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM
— South Broadway Cultural Center
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Chinese American Citizens Alliance – ABQ Lodge
The 9th Annual Albuquerque Chinese American Film Festival Day Two
Oct 19, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM
— South Broadway Cultural Center
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Chinese American Citizens Alliance – ABQ Lodge
Las Cafeteras “Hasta La Muerte”
Oct 19, 2025 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by Lensic 360
The Black Jacket Symphony Presents AC/DC's 'Back in Black'
Oct 20, 2025 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Emporium Presents
Jeffrey Martin
Oct 21, 2025 from 07:30 PM to 08:30 PM
— South Broadway Cultural Center
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Presented by Lensic 360
Richie Kotzen * John 5
Oct 22, 2025 from 07:00 PM to 11:00 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by Launchpad
Heritage Spinning and Weaving: Weaving Techniques
Oct 25, 2025 from 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM
— Casa San Ysidro
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Purchase ticket online
Religion & Railyards
Oct 30, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM
— South Broadway Cultural Center
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Presented by One Albuquerque Media
A New World: intimate music from FINAL FANTASY
Nov 02, 2025 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by AWR Music Productions, LLC
Miguel Caro Annual Tribute
Nov 08, 2025 from 04:00 PM to 05:30 PM
— South Broadway Cultural Center
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Presented by Ballet Folklórico Fiesta Mexicana
Romantic Guitar by Candlelight - Benise & Pavlo
Nov 14, 2025 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by Spanish Guitar Entertainment
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
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Presented by Live And Let Die
Welcome To Night Vale: Murder Night in Blood Forest
Jan 26, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 09:30 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by Lensic 360
"Take It To The Limit" - The Ultimate Tribute to the Eagles
Feb 17, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by Moon Coin Productions Inc.
Tommy Emmanuel, CGP
May 01, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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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
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Run for the Zoo… and walk with us too!