Arts & Culture Upcoming Events
Lecture Series: Kubicek Balloons - Ballooning Around the World Extraordinary
Oct 05, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
— Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum within the Anderson Family Theater.
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Balloon Fiesta 2026: Balloon Museum Lecture Series
New Mexico Free Day at the Balloon Museum
Oct 05, 2026 from 07:00 AM to 05:00 PM
— Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
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Join us at the Balloon Museum for free! (Offer limited to NM residents.) Out of state guests are welcome with the purchase of a regular admission ticket.
Harvest Moon Walk
Oct 06, 2026 from 05:30 PM to 07:30 PM
— ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden at the Heritage Farm
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Explore the Heritage Farm and Cottonwood Gallery while listening to folklore
Balloons in the Sky: An Early Childhood Program
Oct 07, 2026 from 07:00 AM to 09:00 AM
— Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
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Join us for fun, hands-on activities!
Conversations with Collections
Oct 07, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Albuquerque Museum
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Included with Museum admission
STEAM Night: Joy of Ballooning
Oct 08, 2026 from 05:30 PM to 07:30 PM
— Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
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STEAM Night at the Balloon Museum is an evening event of discovery celebrating the science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics behind ballooning. Join us for an evening of fun as we celebrate the Joy of Ballooning!
Dana Goldberg's Southwest FunnyFest
Oct 09, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by Dana Goldberg
Lecture Series: James Hanley - A Sign of the Times: The Story of a 19th-Century Balloon Tavern Sign
Oct 10, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
— Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
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Balloon Fiesta 2026: Balloon Museum Lecture Series
Second Saturday: Time Travel
Oct 10, 2026 from 01:00 PM to 03:30 PM
— Casa San Ysidro: The Gutiérrez / Minge House
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Free event at Casa San Ysidro
Fall Centennial Concert Series
Oct 10, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM
— Route 66 Visitor Center
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Presented by New Mexico Music Hall of Fame
ABQ Spoken Word Poetry Featuring: The Last Poets Hosted by Hakim Bellamy; Music by Terminator X (of Public Enemy)
Oct 10, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by DSH Entertainment, Inc.
Third Thursday
Oct 15, 2026 from 05:00 PM to 08:30 PM
— Albuquerque Museum
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Free evening at the Museum
Third Thursday
Oct 15, 2026 from 05:00 PM to 08:30 PM
— Albuquerque Museum
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Free evening at the Museum
Wolf Awareness Day
Oct 16, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
— ABQ BioPark Zoo
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Learn about wolves at the Zoo!
3rd Annual Clyde Warrior Award Ceremony
Oct 16, 2026 from 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM
— South Broadway Cultural Center
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Native Professional Advancement Center in collaboration with American Indians for Opportunity (AIO), the Native Leadership Collective, and Albuquerque’s Office of Equity and Inclusion.
10th Annual Albuquerque Chinese American Film Festival
Oct 17, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
— South Broadway Cultural Center
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Presented by Chinese American Citizens Alliance - Albuquerque Lodge
Loveable AF: A QT Variety Show!
Oct 23, 2026 from 05:00 PM to 09:00 PM
— South Broadway Cultural Center
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Presented by Health Equity Alliance for LGBTQ New Mexicans (Heal+NM)
Fright Night 2: The Bride of Fright Night!
Oct 24, 2026 from 12:30 PM to 08:30 PM
— South Broadway Cultural Center
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Presented by Books on the Bosque
Benise - Spanish Nights by Candlelight
Oct 24, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 09:30 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by Spanish Guitar Entertainment LLC
The Other Route 66 Lecture Series: Headlights on the Mother Road: A History of the Fireballs
Oct 25, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM
— Albuquerque Museum
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Included with Museum admission
Joanne Shaw Taylor
Oct 28, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by AMP Concerts
Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert 40 Anniversary
Oct 30, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by Joe Anderson Werks and 5 Cent Productions LLC.
Underwater Pumpkin Carving
Oct 31, 2026 from 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM
— ABQ BioPark Aquarium
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Divers make a splash with this Halloween celebration for the fish.
If Only I were a candle in the dark: Cosm - Cameron Krow
Apr 03, 2026
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Oct 31, 2026
— East wall of patio at Sister Bar
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Light-filled spherical sculpture installed on the east wall of Sister Bar patio.
Pati Jinich: NM PanAmericana Premiere, panel discussion and book signing
Nov 05, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by NMPBS
Todd Rundgren: DAMNED IF I DO TOUR
Nov 06, 2026 from 06:30 PM to 10:00 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by Lensic 360
¡Música del Corazón! Viajes del Violín 13th Annual John Donald Robb, Jr. Memorial Concert
Nov 07, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM
— South Broadway Cultural Center
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Presented by UNM Robb Musical Trust
The Four C Notes: Recreating the Music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons
Nov 07, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by DSH Entertainment, Inc.
John Craigie - Keep it Warm Tour 2026
Nov 12, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 09:30 PM
— South Broadway Cultural Center
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With Special Guest Lucy Clearwater. Presented by Lensic 360
Reel Rock 20
Nov 13, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by Stone Age Climbing Gym
Raqs Alba 2026
Nov 14, 2026 from 05:00 PM to 09:00 PM
— South Broadway Cultural Center
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Presented by Sirena World Dance Studio LLC.
The Sound of Music: Youth Edition
Nov 21, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 03:30 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by New Mexico Young Actors
The Sound of Music: Youth Edition
Nov 22, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 03:30 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by New Mexico Young Actors
Bonnie “Prince” Billy
Dec 04, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM
— South Broadway Cultural Center
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Presented by Lensic 360
An Evening with Keller Williams
Jan 14, 2027 from 07:30 PM to 09:30 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by AMP Concerts
International Guitar Night
Feb 23, 2027 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by AMP Concerts
Psychic Standup with Karen Rontowski
Feb 26, 2027 from 07:30 PM to 09:00 PM
— South Broadway Cultural Center
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Comic Cure Inc.
CRYSTAL METHYD The Enchanted Forest
Mar 22, 2027 from 08:00 PM to 09:00 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by Murray & Peter and AMP Concerts
