Arts & Culture Upcoming Events

Stories and Music in the Sky - Exploring Balloon Museum Exhibits

Aug 12, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International 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.

Obon Festival

Aug 14, 2026 from 06:30 PM to 09:00 PM — ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden —

Join us in a commemoration of ancestors and Japanese arts during the annual Obon Festival at the ABQ BioPark's Japanese Garden

Stories and Music in the Sky - Exploring Balloon Museum Exhibits

Aug 19, 2026 from 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM — Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum —

Stories and Music in the Sky - Exploring Balloon Museum Exhibits

Aug 19, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum —

Third Thursday

Aug 20, 2026 from 05:00 PM to 08:30 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

Join us for a free evening at the Museum.

Conversations with Collections

Aug 21, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

Included with Museum admission

Los Texmaniacs with Lisa Morales

Aug 21, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 09:30 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by AMP Concerts

Route 66 Lecture Series: Photographing the Other Route 66

Aug 23, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

Included with Museum admission

Other Route 66 Lecture Series: Photographing the Other Route 66

Aug 23, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM — Albuquerque Museum —

Included with Museum admission

SOLD OUT Twilight Tour at the Zoo

Aug 25, 2026 from 06:30 PM to 08:00 PM — ABQ BioPark Zoo —

Experience the sights and sounds of the Zoo at twilight!

Sean of the South Live in Albuquerque!

Aug 25, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

Sean Dietrich Works, LLC.

Stories and Music in the Sky - Exploring Balloon Museum Exhibits

Aug 26, 2026 from 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM — Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum —

Stories and Music in the Sky - Exploring Balloon Museum Exhibits

Aug 26, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum —

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

Aug 27, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Lensic 360

Songs & Stories: Ray Wylie Hubbard, Eliza Gilkyson, Jimmie Dale Gilmore

Aug 28, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Lensic 360

Heritage Spinning and Weaving: Fiber Products

Aug 29, 2026 from 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM — Casa San Ysidro: The Gutiérrez / Minge House —

Purchase Casa San Ysidro admission online

NM Philharmonic

Sep 05, 2026 from 06:00 PM to 08:30 PM — ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden —

Music Under the Stars

An Evening with Joy Harjo: Storytelling, Culture, and the Environment

Sep 26, 2026 from 06:00 PM to 08:30 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by The Leopold Writing Program

Irene Diaz

Sep 26, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 09:00 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

Presented by Lensic 360

Route 66: The Main Street of America

Oct 01, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Paget Films DBA First + Main Films

Route 66: The Main Street of America

Oct 02, 2026 from 12:30 PM to 03:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Paget Films DBA First + Main Films

Dana Goldberg's Southwest FunnyFest

Oct 09, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Dana Goldberg

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 —

Presented by DSH Entertainment, Inc.

Punch Brothers

Oct 11, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Lensic 360

Benise - Spanish Nights by Candlelight

Oct 24, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 09:30 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Spanish Guitar Entertainment LLC

Joanne Shaw Taylor

Oct 28, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

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 —

Presented by Joe Anderson Werks and 5 Cent Productions LLC.

If Only I were a candle in the dark: Cosm - Cameron Krow

Apr 03, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 — East wall of patio at Sister Bar —

Light-filled spherical sculpture installed on the east wall of Sister Bar patio.

Todd Rundgren: DAMNED IF I DO TOUR

Nov 06, 2026 from 06:30 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

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 —

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 —

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 —

With Special Guest Lucy Clearwater. Presented by Lensic 360

Bonnie “Prince” Billy

Dec 04, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

Presented by Lensic 360

An Evening with Keller Williams

Jan 14, 2027 from 07:30 PM to 09:30 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by AMP Concerts

International Guitar Night

Feb 23, 2027 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by AMP Concerts

Psychic Standup with Karen Rontowski

Feb 26, 2027 from 07:30 PM to 09:00 PM — South Broadway Cultural Center —

Comic Cure Inc.

CRYSTAL METHYD The Enchanted Forest

Mar 22, 2027 from 08:00 PM to 09:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Murray & Peter and AMP Concerts

The Wailin' Jennys

Jun 02, 2027 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM — KiMo Theatre —

Presented by Lensic 360