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 08, 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 09, 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 08, 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 14, 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.
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 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
Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes
Aug 09, 2025 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
— Historic Old Town
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Presented by Lensic 360!
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
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
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!