Special Events & Festivals

A guide to City of Albuquerque family-friendly music events, street festivals, and parades, hosted by the Department of Arts and Culture.

Historic Old Town Plaza Vieja features events, live performances, and local artists year-round highlighting the cultures of New Mexico.

Historic Old Town

Historic Old Town Plaza Vieja features events, live performances, and local artists year-round highlighting the cultures of New Mexico.

Albuquerque's free summertime concerts include music, dance, food, children's activities and so much more.

Albuquerque's free summertime concerts include music, dance, food, children's activities and so much more.

Bring the family to Independence Day fun and fireworks at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque.

Bring the family to Independence Day fun and fireworks at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque.

Step into the holiday season with floats, bands, antique cars and Jolly Ol' St. Nick as they all light up the night in Historic Nob Hill.

Step into the holiday season with floats, bands, antique cars and Jolly Ol' St. Nick as they all light up the night in Historic Nob Hill.

Applications to participate as a vendor in the 2026 ABQ Summerfest Series are now closed.

Applications to participate as a vendor in the 2026 Freedom 4 are now closed.

If you are a local musician or band and are interested in performing for the City, see the link below to apply.