Balloon Fiesta Week in Old Town
Entertaining the masses with live, local music after the morning balloon launch.
Save the Dates! |Saturday, October 3 through Sunday, October 11, 2026 | Historic Old Town!
Historic Old Town will be full of live music daily from 11 am to 4 pm during Balloon Fiesta Week in Old Town. The Gazebo will feature local, cultural performances daily showcasing our City's talent.
Saturday, October 3
11 am-12:30 pm – Divino – Traditional Latin
1-1:15 pm– San Felipe de Neri Santero Market Awards
1:15-2:30 pm – Mariachi Albuquerque – Mariachi
3-4 pm – Baila! Baila! – Traditional Mexican Folk Dance
Sunday, October 4
11 am-12:30 p.m. – Henry Cortez Y Los Heartaches – New Mexican
1-2:30 pm – Mariachi Xochitl – Mariachi
3-4 pm – Baila! Baila! – Traditional Mexican Folk Dance
Monday, October 5
11 am-12:30 pm – Chris Dracup Funk of the West – American Funk/Blues
1-2:30 pm – Mariachi Xochitl – Mariachi
3-4 pm – Baila! Baila! – Traditional Mexican Folk Dance
Tuesday, October 6
11 a.m.-12:30 pm – Black Smoke Blues Band – Variety
1-2:30 pm – Mariachi Tenampa – Mariachi
3-4 pm – Baila! Baila! – Traditional Mexican Folk Dance
Wednesday, October 7
11 am-12:30 pm – Vicente y La Nueva Faze – Cumbia
1-2:30 pm – Mariachi Tenampa – Mariachi
3-4 pm – Baila! Baila! – Traditional Mexican Folk Dance
Thursday, October 8
11 am-12:30 pm – Spanish Broom – Flamenco
1-2:30 pm – Mariachi Tenampa – Mariachi
3-4 pm – Baila! Baila! – Traditional Mexican Folk Dance
Friday, October 9
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Drive-In Delinquents – Rockabilly
1-2:30 p.m. – Mariachi Xochitl – Mariachi
3-4 p.m. – Baila! Baila! – Traditional Mexican Folk Dance
Saturday, October 10
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – La Ansiedad Norteña – Mexican
1-2:30 p.m. – Mariachi Albuquerque – Mariachi
3-4 p.m. – Baila! Baila! – Traditional Mexican Folk Dance
Sunday, October 11
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – The Danny Duran Band – Country
1-2:30 p.m. – Mariachi Albuquerque – Mariachi
3-4 p.m. – Baila! Baila! – Traditional Mexican Folk Dance
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For more information about the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta visit, www.balloonfiesta.com.
Keep it Local
Shop 'til you drop! Support local and enjoy more than 80 local businesses while in Old Town for everything from beautiful paintings and jewelry to souvenirs, salsa, and much more. Visit shops, restaurants and galleries while in Historic Old Town. Stroll through plazas and get one-of-a-kind gifts, souvenirs, and more.
When you get hungry, make a reservation or grab a quick bite to eat at eateries like Antiquity Restaurant, Blackbird Coffee House, Church Street Café, Flying Roadrunner Bakery, Gobble This, High Noon Restaurant and Saloon, Old Town Café, Old Town Pizza Parlor, Outpost 1706 Brewhouse, Raven Blues Coffeehouse Café, The Taproom at Old Town, Tiny Grocer ABQ and more!
