Summertime in Old Town 2025

Summertime in Old Town 

Old Town is the place to be this summer! Whether it's the rhythm of flamenco, the strum of a guitar, or lively dancing, there's always something exciting happening. Wander through beautiful plazas, savor delicious food, explore unique local shops, and soak in live music at the gazebo. Best of all, enjoy free entertainment every weekend, perfect for making unforgettable memories.

May Entertainment 

Friday, May 16 - 7-9 p.m. - DJ MAS - Salsa DJ
Saturday, May 17 - 6-8 p.m. - Santacruzan Celebration Presented by the Filipino Association of New Mexico

Friday, May 23 – 7-9 p.m. – Severo y Grupo Fuego – Latin
Saturday, May 24 – 7-9 p.m. – Box Canyon Barbies – Folk Rock
Sunday, May 25 – 1-3 p.m. – Flambeaux – New Orleans Jazz
Sunday, May 25 – 7-9 p.m. – Salsita - DJ  

Friday, May 30 – 7-9 p.m. – Felix y Los Gatos – Americana/ Blues
Saturday, May 31 – 7-9 p.m. – The Art of Jazz with Tracey Whitney – Jazz

June Entertainment 

Sunday, June 1 – 1-3 p.m. – Sin Límite – Variety
Sunday, June 1 – 7-9 p.m. – Salsita - DJ

Friday, June 13 – 7-9 p.m. – Frank Leto & PANdemonium – Caribbean
Saturday, June 14 – 1-3 p.m. – Mariachi Xochitl - Mariachi 
Saturday, June 14 – 7-9 p.m. – The Rudy Boy Experiment – Southwest Rock/ Blues
Sunday, June 15 – 1-3 p.m. – La Ansiedad Norteña – Mexican 
Sunday, June 15 – 7-9 p.m. – Salsita - DJ

Friday, June 20 – 7-9 p.m. – Silver Sky Blues Band – Blues/ Rockabilly
Saturday, June 21 – 1-3 p.m. – The Dust Devils – Classic Country/ Western Swing
Saturday, June 21 – 7-9 p.m. – Michael Moxey and the Easy Sinners – Country/ Alternative/ Rock
Sunday, June 22 – 1-3 p.m. – Watermelon Mountain Jug Band – Folk/ Bluegrass
Sunday, June 22 – 5-9 p.m. – Tango Club of Albuquerque

Friday, June 27 – 7-9 p.m. – Divino – Traditional Latin
Saturday, June 28 – 1-3 p.m. – The Real Matt Jones – Alt-Country
Saturday, June 28 – 4-9 p.m. – Festival Flamenco Albuquerque – Flamenco
Sunday, June 29 – 1-3 p.m. – NM Marimba Band – Marimba
Sunday, June 29 – 7-9 p.m. – Salsita - DJ

July Entertainment 

Friday, July 4 – 7-9 p.m. – Big K and Blue Train – R&B/Soul
Saturday, July 5 – 1-3 p.m. – Lady Fingers with a Thing'r Too – Swing
Saturday, July 5 – 7-9 p.m. – Picoso – New Mexican
Sunday, July 6 – 1-3 p.m. – The Fabulous Martini Tones – Surf Rock
Sunday, July 6 – 7-9 p.m. – Salsita - DJ

Friday, July 11 – 7-9 p.m. – JD Nash and the Rash of Cash – Country
Saturday, July 12 – 1-3 p.m. – The Directory – Indie Rock/ Psychedelic
Saturday, July 12 – 7-9 p.m. – Spanish Broom – Flamenco
Sunday, July 13 – 1-3 p.m. – Mineral Hill – Americana
Sunday, July 13 – 5-9 p.m. – Tango Club of Albuquerque

Friday, July 18 – 7-9 p.m. – Joseph General & High Vibration– Reggae
Saturday, July 19 – 1-3 p.m. – Last Call – Jazz
Saturday, July 19 – 7-9 p.m. – Trio Carrillo – Mariachi
Sunday, July 20 – 1-3 p.m. – Burque Jazz Bandits – Jazz
Sunday, July 20 – 7-9 p.m. – Salsita - DJ

Friday, July 25 – 7-9 p.m. – Sangre Joven – Northern New Mexico Spanish
Saturday, July 26 – 1-3 p.m. – Levi Dean & the Mesa Rats – Blues/ Alt-Country
Saturday, July 26 – 7-9 p.m. – Chris Dracup: Funk of the West – Blues/ Funk
Sunday, July 27 – 1-3 p.m. – Lasotras – Latin
Sunday, July 27 – 5-9 p.m. – Tango Club of Albuquerque

August Saturday Afternoons 

Friday, August 1 - 7-9 p.m. - DJ MAS - Salsa DJ
Saturday, August 2 – 12-2 p.m. – Mariachi Amigos De Nuevo Mexico – Mariachi
Sunday, August 3 – 7-9 p.m. – Salsita - DJ

Saturday, August 9 – 12-2 p.m. – Cheap Shots – Folk
Sunday, August 10 – 5-9 p.m. – Tango Club of Albuquerque

Saturday, August 16 – 12-2 p.m. – Mala Maña – Latin/African/Folkloric
Sunday, August 17 – 7-9 p.m. – Salsita - DJ

Friday, August 22 - 7-9 p.m. - DJ MAS - Salsa DJ
Saturday, August 23 – 12-2 p.m. – Entourage Jazz – Jazz
Sunday, August 24 – 5-9 p.m. – Tango Club of Albuquerque

Friday, August 29 - 7-9 p.m. - DJ MAS - Salsa DJ
Saturday, August 30 – 12-2 p.m. – Kari Simmons & The Groove Line – Soul/R&B/Funk
Sunday, August 31 – 7-9 p.m. – Salsita - DJ

For Performers

If your local band would like to be considered to perform at a City event, tell us about your music by completing this Interest Form. 

More Music in Historic Old Town

Be sure to swing by one of the many gorgeous plazas in Old Town, as you never know what kind of performances you will find. 

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