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Fall Centennial Concert Series

Presented by New Mexico Music Hall of Fame

When

Oct 03, 2026
12:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Where

Route 66 Visitor Center
12300 Central SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
505-224-6706

Description

As Albuquerque continues celebrating the Route 66 Centennial, the Department of Arts & Culture is excited to share that the free Centennial Concert Series, presented by the New Mexico Music Hall of Fame, is returning this Fall!

The outdoor concert series sets the stage for a vibrant fall afternoon, featuring New Mexico Music Hall of Fame alumni to the amphitheater stage, at the Route 66 Visitor Center for live, locally rooted performances featuring uniquely themed artists each week.

Local food trucks will be serving delicious bites, come hungry!


Entertainment Schedule

Saturday, October 3 - Blues Y Mas Revisited

12 pm - Rudy Boy Experiment
1 pm - Meet & Greet with Bobby Box
1:30 pm - Chris Dracup & Funk of the West
2:45 pm - Hillary Smith and Chris Dracup Band with Guest Lee Taylor

Food and Drink
Beat the heat with handcrafted pops from Frios Gourmet Pops. For Latin‑inspired bites, check out Latin Flavor


The Rudy Boy Experiment - With a signature blend of blues, rock, and experimental grooves, this Southwest favorite delivers funky, swinging performances filled with energy and rock ’n’ roll spirit.

Bobby Box - Albuquerque’s Iconic Voice - With decades of broadcasting experience, a passion for classic music, and his place in the New Mexico Music Hall of Fame, Bobby brings the stories and songs that have shaped generations.

Come meet this iconic voice of KDSK Oldies!

Chris Dracup - A lifelong New Mexico musician, Chris blends blues, soul, reggae, and original music with his signature guitar style and powerful performances.

Chris Dracup was inducted into the New Mexico Music Hall of Fame in 2024.

Hillary Smith - Hillary has captivated audiences for decades with her soulful vocals and dynamic performances with groups including Fat City, Honey House, Hillary Smith and Chill House, and AJO.

Hillary Smith was inducted into the New Mexico Music Hall of Fame in 2021.

Price

Free

Contact

Route 66 Visitor Center
505-224-6706
or
Dial 311 (505-768-2000)