Ongoing Events

Zoo Music Concert Series

Zoo Music showcases regional, national and international talent playing a variety of music, including Latin pop, bluegrass, rock and ragtime jazz. Concerts are set at the ABQ BioPark Zoo on Friday evenings this summer.

Under the Stars

Enjoy music Under The Stars Fridays at the Albuquerque Museum’s Amphitheater. Genres of music include salsa, jazz and blues. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Shows occur rain or shine. Food and beverages are available for purchase.

Garden Music Concert Series

Garden Music concerts are performed by local musicians in the beautiful setting of the ABQ BioPark's Botanic Garden on Thursday evenings this summer.

Movies in the Park

Bring the whole family to Movies in the Park. The event is free, with food vendors onsite. Seating is on a first come first served basis. Movies in the Park happen on Fridays at various parks throughout Bernalillo County.

Albuquerque Isotopes

Cheer on the local baseball team, the Albuquerque Isotopes. There are games from April to September. Many home games have special promotions, and feature fireworks shows afterwards.

New Mexico United

A New Mexico United game is always a fun time! Support the state's professional soccer team as they play at Isotopes Park from April to October. Somos Unidos!

Route 66 Summerfest 

July 18, 2026

Celebrate the Route 66 Centennial at this year's Route 66 Summerfest. Central will be closed to traffic throughout the day and night to celebrate the past and present culture of Historic Route 66 in Albuquerque. This event will make for a great day with the whole family.

The Great Race

June 24, 2026

See one of the world's premier vintage car rallies with more than 120 antique automobiles rolling into Albuquerque for The Great Race. This classic car rally is celebrating 100 years of Route 66 with a stop in Albuquerque.

Twilight Tour at the Zoo 

Aug. 25, 2026

Experience the sights and sounds of the Zoo at twilight! After dinner at home, observe interesting animal behavior while taking a tour of the Zoo in a small group led by your personal guide on these Twilight Tours.

Night Walk at the Botanic Gardens 

July 14 and Aug. 18, 2026

Bring your family and explore the wonders of nightfall as you walk on a guided tour through the Botanic Garden in search of night-blooming plants, nocturnal animals and night pollinators.

New Mexico Shakespeare Festival

June 5 - July 11, 2026

Catch performances of some of Shakespeare's most popular plays on the weekends. The New Mexico Shakespeare Festival has performances this summer at the New Mexico Veterans Memorial Park.

Westside Summerfest

Aug. 1, 2026

Spend a fun evening at the Westside Summerfest at Ventana Ranch Park! With live music by local bands, food trucks, drinks from breweries, wineries and distilleries, shopping, and fun for the whole family, this will be an event that you won't want to miss!

Festival Flamenco Alburquerque

June 19-27, 2026

Attend the largest and longest-running flamenco festival outside of Spain right here in Albuquerque. For nine days, the city is transformed into the center of flamenco, with performances, workshops and more by renowned flamenco artists.

Mariachi Spectacular de Albuquerque

July 11, 2026

An incredible lineup of world-renowned mariachi musicians perform every year at Mariachi Spectacular de Albuquerque. See some of the most powerful and passionate performances in mariachi music today.