Rail Yards Rental Information

Events at the Rail Yards

The Community Events Division of the Department of Arts and Culture oversees event rentals that are open to the public at the Rail Yards. The venues on-site include The Blacksmith Shop and the Plaza at the Rail Yards. 

Private events such as proms, graduation celebrations, and weddings are not open to the public and will not be approved for use.  

If interested in renting the venue for a public event email [email protected]. 

Filming at the Rail Yards

Interested production companies should contact The Albuquerque Film Office about filming inquiries. 

Ongoing Remediation on the Rail Yards Project 

Built in 1917 and at its peak employing one quarter of the workforce in Albuquerque, the Rail Yards was a hub of cultural and industrial activity, an icon of strength for more than fifty years. To learn more about redevelopment, visit the Albuquerque Rail Yards page. 

Photography & Tours

A weekly market will be held on Sundays (May-October) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. It provides regular opportunities to photograph that structure, the exterior of others nearby and background for portraits. Full access to the site is not currently available due to ongoing redevelopment activities.