Zoo Music showcases regional, national and international talent playing a variety of music, including country Latin rock, Afro-Cuban, Celtic, bluegrass, Cajun and pop-rock. 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 6:30pm and shows occur rain or shine. Food and beverages are available for purchase, including full bar service, and are provided by Slate Street Cafe.
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 Saturdays at various parks throughout the city.
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!
Family Music Festivals at Wildlife West
Check out multiple bands at the Family Music Festivals this summer at Wildlife West Nature Park. Food trucks are available. Check out the zoo and the raptor show between bands.
Summertime in Old Town
Enjoy live music every weekend in June and July in Historic Old Town! Bands in a variety of genres will perform, including mariachi, jazz and Latin.
Events by Date
Route 66 Summerfest
July 22, 2023
Route 66 Summerfest is a family friendly street festival celebrating Route 66. 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.
Twilight Tour at the Zoo
June 20, July 18 and Aug. 8, 2023
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
June 13, July 11 and Aug. 1, 2023
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 9 - July 8, 2023
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.
Great Southwestern Antique & Vintage Show
Aug. 5-6, 2023
Check out the largest antique event of its kind in the Southwest. The Great Southwestern Antique & Vintage Show will have over 200 dealers of fine art, antiques, Native American and Western art, rare books, ephemera, vintage guitars, old pawn and estate jewelry.
Westside Summerfest
Aug. 5, 2023
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!