Arts & Culture Upcoming Events
Night Walk at the Botanic Garden
Aug 12, 2025 from 06:30 PM to 08:00 PM
— ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
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Explore night-blooming plants, nocturnal animals and night pollinators on this guided tour at the Botanic Garden.
Tour Casa San Ysidro
Aug 05, 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 06, 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 05, 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.
Summer Thursdays: Lighter-Than-Air Activities
Aug 07, 2025 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
— Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
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Innovate. Imagine. Inspire.
Family Art Workshops
Aug 09, 2025 from 01:00 PM to 02:30 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: Smokey Bear Birthday Celebration
Aug 06, 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: Smokey Bear Birthday Celebration
Aug 06, 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.
Free First Wednesday
Aug 06, 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.
Concert Series: Chatter at the Museum
Aug 07, 2025 from 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM
— Albuquerque Museum
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Arnold Schoenberg: String Quartet no. 2
Chatter at the Museum: Arnold Schoenberg
Aug 07, 2025 from 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM
— Albuquerque Museum
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Free concert
Family Picnic Night at the Botanic Garden and Aquarium
Aug 08, 2025 from 05:00 PM to 09:00 PM
— ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
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Spend the evening among the greenery with the family!
Discover Asia Day
Aug 09, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
— ABQ BioPark Zoo
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Come explore the new Asia expansion!
Second Saturday: Anne Hillerman
Aug 09, 2025 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
— Casa San Ysidro
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Free event at Casa San Ysidro
Movement at the Museum: Site-Specific Dance
Aug 10, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Albuquerque Museum
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Free workshop
Macy Gray: On How Life Is 25th Anniversary Tour
Aug 12, 2025 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by Lensic 360
Stories & Music In the Sky: Leap into Literacy: Author Spotlight on Eric Carle
Aug 13, 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: Author Spotlight on Eric Carle
Aug 13, 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: Ernst Krenek, Erwin Schulhoff, and Erik Satie
Aug 14, 2025 from 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM
— Albuquerque Museum
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Free concert
UNBOUND: A Performance Ritual
Aug 15, 2025 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
— South Broadway Cultural Center
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Presented by the Dancing Earth Creations
Obon Festival
Aug 15, 2025 from 06:30 PM to 09:00 PM
— ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
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Join us in a commemoration of ancestors and Japanese arts during the annual Obon Festival at the ABQ BioPark's Japanese Garden
Workshop: Blacksmith Basics
Aug 16, 2025 from 09:30 AM to 01:30 PM
— Casa San Ysidro
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At Casa San Ysidro
Coral Reef Discovery Day
Aug 16, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
— ABQ BioPark Aquarium
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Learn about the world of coral reefs at the ABQ BioPark Aquarium
UNBOUND: A Performance Ritual
Aug 16, 2025 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
— South Broadway Cultural Center
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Presented by the Dancing Earth Creations
UNBOUND: A Performance Ritual
Aug 17, 2025 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
— South Broadway Cultural Center
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Presented by the Dancing Earth Creations
Michael Martin Murphey's 50th Anniversary of Wildfire Concert
Aug 17, 2025 from 06:30 PM to 09:30 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by Wildfire Productions Inc.
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.
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
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!
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
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
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
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
Romantic Guitar by Candlelight - Benise & Pavlo
Oct 26, 2025 from 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by Spanish Guitar Entertainment
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
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
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!