Local Bands Shine During Westside Summerfest
Free event includes music, an artisan market, kids’ activities, and more.
Celebrate the height of summer at Westside Summerfest on Saturday, August 2, from 5 to 10 p.m. at Ventana Ranch Community Park. This free family-friendly event features all-local talent — from live music on two stages to handcrafted goods, delicious eats, and refreshing sips from Albuquerque’s own makers and small businesses. Join us on the Westside for the final concert in this year’s vibrant ABQ Summerfest series.
Westside Summerfest is dedicated to promoting local talent and will feature performances from:
East Stage
5:15 p.m. – JD Nash and the Rash of Cash
7 p.m. – Mala Maña
8:30 p.m. – DB Gomez and the Bosque Boys
West Stage
5:30 p.m. – Picoso
7:15 p.m. – Tripple X Band 505
8:45 p.m. – Prism B!tch
“Westside Summerfest is all about bringing people together to enjoy everything that makes Albuquerque special,” said Mayor Tim Keller. “From local music and food to art and family fun, it’s a perfect way to soak up summer.”
A variety of food trucks will be onsite offering everything from ice cream to tacos, and local breweries, wineries, and distilleries will serve their award-winning creations in The Cantina. Local artisans will showcase their handmade items ranging from jewelry to candles in The Shops. Free kids’ activities will include face painting, inflatable jumpies, and a 25-foot climbing wall.
Free parking will be available at CNM Westside Campus. Free ADA-accessible shuttles will take event-goers to and from the park throughout the event. Limited accessible parking will be available at the park. Strollers, lawn chairs, canopies, and coolers are allowed on shuttles; glass items or alcohol are not permitted.
Westside Summerfest is free to the public. Pets on leashes are welcome. This is a rain or shine event. Please note that glass and alcohol are not permitted in public parks.