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City of Albuquerque Events

The following is a listing of government events sponsored on by the City of Albuquerque.

CANCELED- The 13th Annual BLUES & Guitar Festival

Jan 24, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by RiseN Music Ministry and The Freedom in Music Project

East Gallery Exhibits titled: Open Spaces with Richard Davidson, Artist.

Jan 24, 2026 02:00 PM to Mar 07, 2026 04:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

You’re invited to the Open Space Visitor Center for the opening reception of Richard Davidson’s exhibition on January 24, 2026, from 2:00–4:00 PM.

Join us for the West Gallery opening reception of Upwardly Mobile – Our New Mexico Skies by Janet Bothne.

Jan 24, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

You’re invited to join us for the opening reception!

Join us for the opening reception for the East Gallery titled: Open Spaces with Richard N. Davidson

Jan 24, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join us for this dynamic opening reception.

Welcome To Night Vale: Murder Night in Blood Forest

Jan 26, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 09:30 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Lensic 360

Stories and Music in the Sky

Jan 28, 2026 from 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM — Balloon Museum —

Join us for Stories and Music in the Sky, a presentation of award-winning early childhood education programming featuring stories, music, movement, and art produced by the Albuquerque Balloon Museum. There are different themes held every week for children up to 6 years old.

Stories and Music in the Sky

Jan 28, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Balloon Museum —

Save the Date: January 28, 2026 - East Central Business Owners Speaker Series

Jan 28, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM — Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center —

City Councilor Nichole L. Rogers, Council District 6, and City Councilor Renée Grout, Council District 9 want to share how the City of Albuquerque can help businesses!

An Artist Rendering of Open Spaces by Richard Davidson, Artist.

Jan 30, 2026 from 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Don't miss this free artist demonstration!

STEAM Night: The Art of Ballooning

Jan 31, 2026 from 05:30 PM to 07:30 PM — Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum —

Join us for an evening of creativity for curious minds of all ages.

The Red Carpet Premiere of Bands of Enchantment: Albuquerque Sessions Season 5

Jan 31, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 09:30 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Elkhorn Media and the City of Albuquerque

2nd Annual Orley Awards

Jan 31, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

Presented by The Albuquerque Theatre Guild

District 6 "Community Conversations" with Councilwoman Rogers - February 05, 2026

Feb 05, 2026 from 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM — Frank's Chicken and Waffles —

Join the Councilor's monthly conversations with the community on current topics within District 6 and Albuquerque!

First We Bombed New Mexico Film Screening & Panel

Feb 05, 2026 from 06:00 PM to 08:30 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

Presented by DEI Untied: Albuquerque Community Foundation and United Way of North Central New Mexico

District 7 Councilor Connect

Feb 06, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM —

Join District 7 City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn on the first Friday each month at 10:00 a.m. for information important to the District.

Americans with Disabilities Act Advisory Council meeting

Feb 06, 2026 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM — Zoom —

Americans with Disabilities Act Advisory Council meeting.

Tower of Cower II - Alonso Indacochea and Adrian Pijoan

Feb 06, 2026 from 05:00 PM to 09:00 PM — Lobby of Studio 519 —

Art installation activation. The installation is visible for the 519 Studio windows 24/7 through January 2026.

Bosque Wild Guided Hike

Feb 07, 2026 from 08:30 AM to 11:00 AM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Join us for a stroll in the Bosque!

Share the Love Arts & Crafts Fair!

Feb 07, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM — Open Space Visitor Center —

Celebrate creativity, community, and connection at the Share the Love Arts & Crafts Fair at the Open Space Visitor Center! This festive, family-friendly event brings together local artists and makers offering unique, handcrafted goods, perfect for sharing with loved ones or treating yourself.

Family Nature Club: Geology Rocks (all ages)

Feb 07, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Volcanoes Day Use Parking —

Join an Open Space educator for a family-friendly hike and engage in hands-on learning together as a family, listen to natural history fun facts, enjoy storytelling, and seek out wildlife.