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Westside Summerfest Concludes Season at Ventana Ranch Community Park

Free event boasts live music, local artisans, food trucks, and summer fun

July 30, 2026

The City of Albuquerque’s Department of Arts & Culture is turning up the volume one more time for Westside Summerfest, the final event in the 2026 Albuquerque Summerfest season. On August 1 from 5-10 p.m., Ventana Ranch Community Park will hum with live music, food and fun activities.

The event showcases local musicians on two stages, handcrafted goods from area artisans, and a variety of food vendors. Guests can also enjoy The Cantina, serving beverages from New Mexico breweries, wineries, and distilleries, and free fun throughout the park including inflatables, a 25-foot climbing wall, face painting, and more.

Entertainment schedule – West Stage:

-5 p.m. – Levi Dean & the Mesa Rats (American/Folk)
-6:40 p.m. – The Dezert Penguinz (Alternative Rock)
-8:30 p.m. – Statik Groove Band (Variety)

East Stage:

-5:15 p.m. – Vicente y La Nueva Faze (Cumbia)
-7:15 p.m. - Black Smoke Blues Band (Variety)
-8:45 p.m. – Vakenn (Rock/ Funk)

"Summerfest is great at bringing neighbors together," said Mayor Tim Keller. "The Westside is putting on the perfect finale to another great season."

Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy the performances. Free parking and Park & Ride service will be available at CNM Westside Campus. Pets are welcome on leashes. Outside alcohol, glass containers, and smoking are prohibited in City parks.

Visit the Westside Summerfest website for up-to-date information on the performance schedule. The event is sponsored in part by iHeart Radio and Lucky Boyz Limousine.