Albuquerque Visitor Itinerary for the Entertainment Enthusiast

The beat of Albuquerque is as old as music itself, and today it buzzes from every corner of the city with a unique variety of live performances and events you can only find here. What you’ll discover in Albuquerque aren’t just perfect days of fun. You’ll find a city in perfect harmony with you. Albuquerque is packed with a variety of experiences, with everything from film tours and live music, to entertain even the most discernible of tastes.

A view of the intersection at 5th St and Central in Albuquerque. The KiMo Theater is on the corner.

Apothecary Lounge

Two Marble Brewery beers sit on a table on Marble's patio.

One-Day Visit

Take a step back in time to the 1950s with breakfast at the 66 Diner and a photo-op at their retro “Pile Up” sign wall
Head west down historic Route 66 to take a tour of the KiMo Theatre, a unique example of Pueblo Deco architecture that has been in continuous operation since 1927 and is rumored to be haunted
- You can also catch movies and performances here year-round; check out cabq.gov/artsculture/kimo for a schedule
For lunch, try a dish from 505 Central Food Hall, home to nine local vendors specializing in everything from tacos and pizza to ramen and burgers
Next, get an introduction to the city on the ABQ Trolley Co. "Best of ABQ City Tour"
- Or, check out a specialized tour, including Routes Bicycle Tours & Rentals' Biking Bad Tour or the popular Breaking Bad RV Tours
Conclude the day with an exciting evening of live music and local brews at Marble Brewery
- For dinner, take your pick of local food truck fare to enjoy on Marble's rooftop patio that overlooks downtown Albuquerque

If You Have More Time

Take in more of the city’s nightlife, which is much like its daytime lifestyle—perfectly placed to enjoy natural surroundings, full of craft breweries and overflowing with local artists.

Enjoy a creative cocktail alongside breathtaking views at one of the city’s many rooftop bars, such as Apothecary Lounge, Volaré, or Level 5
Solid watering holes any day of the week, Sister Bar and Marble Brewery downtown offer live music most days of the week
Albuquerque has become a true destination for local suds, and you can keep the night moving with a seat on the Duke City Pedaler—a 14-passenger party bike that cycles between local breweries
Head to one of the area’s casino resorts to enjoy gaming, a variety of musical entertainment and top-notch dining