Get ready for fall with fun events in Albuquerque. In September, experience everything from festivals and filmings to fairs and flamenco. Here's a sampling of what’s happening in Albuquerque in September. For a full list, visit our events calendar.
Harvest Wine & Music Festival
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Sept. 5-7 at Balloon Fiesta Park
Savor exceptional wines from award-winning vineyards and boutique wineries while listening to New Mexican bands.
Music Under the Stars: An Evening with the NM Philharmonic
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Sept. 5 at the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
Enjoy classical music under the stars and surrounded by lush gardens during this evening outdoor concert.
New Mexico State Fair
Sept. 10-20 at EXPO New Mexico
Along with the typical fair fun of agriculture, art and music, this year’s event will celebrate the Route 66 Centennial.
New Mexico Ice Wolves Season
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Begins Sept. 12 at Outpost Ice Arenas
Come cheer on the New Mexico Ice Wolves during their 2026-2027 season. The Ice Wolves play in one of the top junior hockey leagues in the country.
Bands of Enchantment Season 6 Filming
Sept. 16-18 at the KiMo Theatre
Be a part of an exciting national TV show at the Bands of Enchantment filmings.
8th Annual New Mexico Prickly Pear Festival
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Sept. 18-19 at the Gutierrez-Hubbell House Museum
Celebrate everything prickly pear with food, music, arts and crafts and balloons.
Bands of Enchantment Music Festival
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Sept. 19 at Central Avenue and 5th Street
Mark the Route 66 Centennial with incredible music at the free Bands of Enchantment music festival.
Fiesta Flamenca Burqueña
Sept. 26-27 on Albuquerque’s Civic Plaza
This exciting festival transforms downtown Albuquerque into a cultural hub featuring world-class flamenco performances, educational workshops and more.
Go Unlimited Rio Rally
Sept. 26 at the Alameda Open Space
Enjoy a community bike ride celebrating outdoor recreation for people of all abilities.
Aki Matsuri
Sept. 27 at EXPO New Mexico
Mark the beginning of fall at the annual Japanese fall festival Aki Matsuri, which features live music, dance, Japanese food and vendors.
