Arts & Culture Upcoming Events
BRT's 36th Annual Academy Performance
May 16, 2026 from 04:30 PM to 06:00 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by Ballet Repertory Theatre
Rock 101 Music Academy - Band League Battle of the Bands
May 17, 2026 from 04:00 PM to 09:00 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by Rock 101 Music Academy
Night Walk at the Botanic Garden
May 19, 2026 from 06:30 PM to 08:00 PM
— ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
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See night-blooming plants, nocturnal animals, and night pollinators on this guided tour at the Botanic Garden.
Stories and Music in the Sky - Earth Science: The Water Cycle
May 20, 2026 from 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM
— Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
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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 - Earth Science: The Water Cycle
May 20, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
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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.
Summer Folklórico Workshop | Niños Group 2: Ages 5-8
May 20, 2026 from 06:30 PM
— South Broadway Cultural Center
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Presented by Ballet Folklórico Fiesta Mexicana
Summer Folklórico Workshop | Youth Ages 9 -12
May 20, 2026 from 07:30 PM
— South Broadway Cultural Center
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Presented by Ballet Folklórico Fiesta Mexicana
Summer Folklórico Workshops | Niños Group 1: Ages 5-8
May 20, 2026 from 05:30 PM
— South Broadway Cultural Center
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Presented by Ballet Folklórico Fiesta Mexicana
Third Thursday: Focus on Youth
May 21, 2026 from 05:00 PM to 08:30 PM
— Albuquerque Museum
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Free Evening at the Museum
Out There: A National Parks Story
May 21, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 09:30 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by Western National Parks
Festival: Heritage Day
May 23, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM
— Casa San Ysidro: The Gutiérrez / Minge House
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Free Event at Casa San Ysidro
Stories and Music in the Sky - Earth Science: Celebrating Earth Day
May 27, 2026 from 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM
— Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
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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 - Earth Science: Celebrating Earth Day
May 27, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
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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.
Garden Music - Levi Platero - Featuring Lebanon and Beyond
May 28, 2026 from 06:00 PM to 08:30 PM
— ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
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More than a concert!
Tab Benoit Plus Ghalia Volt
May 28, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by AMP Concerts
2026 Caribbean Spring Festival with the Zile KENEP Band
May 29, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM
— South Broadway Cultural Center
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Presented by KENEP Productions
Centennial Concert Series
May 30, 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
EXHIBIT OPENING: Balloons Over Route 66
May 31, 2026 from 01:00 PM to 02:30 PM
— Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
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Conversations with Collections
Jun 03, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
— Albuquerque Museum
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Included with Museum admission
A Word with Writers: Deb Haaland, 'A Voice Like Mine'
Jun 04, 2026 from 06:30 PM to 09:00 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by Bookworks & the Albuquerque Public Library Foundation
Zoo Music - Eddie 9V - Featuring Asia
Jun 05, 2026 from 06:00 PM to 08:30 PM
— ABQ BioPark Zoo
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Get wild at the Zoo!
Joe Jackson + Band - Hope and Fury Tour 2026
Jun 05, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 09:30 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by Lensic 360
Opening Day: The Other Route 66: 100 Years of People, Identity, and Place in Albuquerque
Jun 06, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
— Albuquerque Museum
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Free Event
Albuquerque Concert Band
Jun 03, 2026
07:00 PM
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Jun 08, 2026
08:30 PM
— Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
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Free concert series by the Albuquerque Concert Band--a 2026 Creative Bravos Award recipient!
Garden Music - Nosotros - Featuring New Mexican Urban Wildlife
Jun 11, 2026 from 06:00 PM to 08:30 PM
— ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
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More than a concert!
Pollinator Day
Jun 13, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
— ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
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National Pollinator Week is an annual event celebrated internationally in support of pollinator health. Celebrate with the ABQ BioPark and spread the word about what we can do to protect them!
Second Saturday: New Mexico Embossed Tin Foil Ornament Workshop
Jun 13, 2026 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
— Casa San Ysidro: The Gutiérrez / Minge House
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Free Event at Casa San Ysidro
A Word with Writers: Andrew Sean Greer, Pulitzer Prize-Winning author of "LESS" in conversation with Emily Zipps
Jun 16, 2026 from 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM
— South Broadway Cultural Center
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Presented by Bookworks and the Albuquerque Public Library Foundation, in collaboration with Santa Fe International Literary Festival and AMP Concerts
Third Thursday: Kick Off Juneteenth Weekend
Jun 18, 2026 from 05:00 PM to 08:30 PM
— Albuquerque Museum
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Free Evening at the Museum
Zoo Music - Amelia Day - Featuring The Americas
Jun 19, 2026 from 06:00 PM to 08:30 PM
— ABQ BioPark Zoo
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Get wild at the Zoo!
Opening Conversation: The Woods Before Sunrise
Jun 20, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM
— Albuquerque Museum
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Free Event
The 3rd Annual New Mexico Draggy Awards featuring Plasma from "RuPaul’s Drag Race"
Jun 20, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 10:30 PM
— South Broadway Cultural Center
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Presented by Queerly Disturbed
Garden Music - JD Nash and the Rash of Cash - Featuring The Heritage Farm
Jun 25, 2026 from 06:00 PM to 08:30 PM
— ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
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More than a concert!
Heritage Spinning and Weaving: Dyeing Purposes and Uses
Jun 27, 2026 from 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM
— Casa San Ysidro: The Gutiérrez / Minge House
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Purchase Casa San Ysidro admission online
Both Sides Now: The Music and Lives of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen
Jun 28, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 09:30 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by AMP Concerts
Zoo Music - Holy Roller - Featuring Running Wild
Jul 10, 2026 from 06:00 PM to 08:30 PM
— ABQ BioPark Zoo
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Get wild at the Zoo!
Garden Music - Joseph General & High Vibration - Featuring the Aquarium
Jul 16, 2026 from 06:00 PM to 08:30 PM
— ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
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More than a concert!
Zoo Music - Taimane - Featuring Reptiles
Jul 24, 2026 from 06:00 PM to 08:30 PM
— ABQ BioPark Zoo
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Get wild at the Zoo!
Garden Music - Al Hurricane Jr. - Featuring The Route 66 Centennial
Jul 30, 2026 from 06:00 PM to 08:30 PM
— ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
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More than a concert!
Steve Earle | 51 Years of Songs & Stories | Solo Acoustic
Aug 08, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by AMP Concerts
The 13th Annual BLUES & Guitar Festival
Aug 22, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 10:00 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by RiseN Music Ministry and The Freedom in Music Project
Songs & Stories: Ray Wylie Hubbard, Eliza Gilkyson, Jimmie Dale Gilmore
Aug 28, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by Lensic 360
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
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.
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.
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.
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
International Guitar Night
Feb 23, 2027 from 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM
— KiMo Theatre
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Presented by AMP Concerts