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Events

Tablao Flamenco Albuquerque

Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town

A tablao is an intimate venue where flamenco shows are performed, and guests can enjoy authentic ...

Tablao Flamenco Albuquerque

Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town

A tablao is an intimate venue where flamenco shows are performed, and guests can enjoy authentic ...

Edgewood Arts & Music Festival

Wildlife West Nature Park

7/28/17 - 7/29/17

In addition to our other special events, Wildlife West produces an annual music festival! Wildlife ...

19th Annual Great Southwestern Antique Show

EXPO New Mexico

8/5/17 - 8/6/17

Largest Antique Event of its kind in the Southwest. Over 200 dealers of fine art, antiques, Native ...

Downtown Summerfest

Civic Plaza

8/12/17

Join the City of Albuquerque Saturday, August 12 from 5-10:30 p.m. as Civic Plaza is packed with ...

The Macaroni & Cheese Festival

Albuquerque International Balloon Museum

8/19/17

Heaps of restaurants will be serving gourmet mac & cheese tastings and you get to vote ...

10th Annual Albuquerque Hopfest

Isleta Resort & Casino

8/26/17

Don't miss the 10th Annual Albuquerque Hopfest at Isleta Resort & Casino. Over 70 fantastic ...

Westside Summerfest

Cottonwood Corners

8/26/17

Come and do "The Twist" as the City of Albuquerque closes the Summerfest season at ...

Exhibition: Hollywood Southwest - New Mexico

Albuquerque Museum

Through 8/27/17

From Billy the Kid to Breaking Bad, movies and television have portrayed and marketed our state ...

Exhibition: Hollywood Southwest - New Mexico

Albuquerque Museum

Through 8/27/17

From Billy the Kid to Breaking Bad, movies and television have portrayed and marketed our state ...

Exhibition: Hollywood Southwest - New Mexico

Albuquerque Museum

Through 8/27/17

From Billy the Kid to Breaking Bad, movies and television have portrayed and marketed our state ...

Albuquerque Isotopes Baseball

Isotopes Park

Through 8/31/17

Come cheer on the Albuquerque Isotopes in their 2016 season. The Albuquerque Isotopes are the ...

Albuquerque Isotopes Baseball

Isotopes Park

Through 8/31/17

Come cheer on the Albuquerque Isotopes in their 2016 season. The Albuquerque Isotopes are the ...

Albuquerque Isotopes Baseball

Isotopes Park

Through 8/31/17

Come cheer on the Albuquerque Isotopes in their 2016 season. The Albuquerque Isotopes are the ...

13th Annual Old Town Salsa Fiesta

Historic Old Town

9/9/17

Spice up your day at the 13th Annual Salsa Fiesta in Historic Old Town where you get to choose who ...

79th Annual New Mexico State Fair

EXPO New Mexico

9/7/17 - 9/17/17

Ranked by SmartAsset.com as one of the top 10 state fairs in the nation (press release here), the ...

¡Globalquerque! World Music Festival

National Hispanic Cultural Center

9/22/17 - 9/23/17

New Mexico's Annual Celebration of World Music and Culture. Features music from around the world ...

Exhibition: New Mexico’s African American

Holocaust & Intolerance Museum of New Mexico

Through 9/30/17

This exhibition is a pictorial history of the African Americans who have been in the territory of ...

Exhibition: New Mexico’s African American

Holocaust & Intolerance Museum of New Mexico

Through 9/30/17

This exhibition is a pictorial history of the African Americans who have been in the territory of ...

Exhibition: Critical Assembly-The Secrets of

National Museum of Nuclear Science & History

Through 10/8/17

A special exhibition where visitors will step back in time to a pivotal point in history, and ...

Exhibition: Critical Assembly-The Secrets of

National Museum of Nuclear Science & History

Through 10/8/17

A special exhibition where visitors will step back in time to a pivotal point in history, and ...

Exhibition: Critical Assembly-The Secrets of

National Museum of Nuclear Science & History

Through 10/8/17

A special exhibition where visitors will step back in time to a pivotal point in history, and ...

8th Annual New Mexico Brew Fest & Music

EXPO New Mexico

10/14/17

Held during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, NMBF8 is expecting thousands of thirsty ...

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®

Balloon Fiesta Park

10/7/17 - 10/15/17

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a world-renowned attraction and destination for ...

Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival: Balloon

Sandia Resort & Casino

10/6/17 - 10/15/17

Don't miss one of the top shows in the country! Now in its 29th year, the Rio Grande Arts & ...

Performance: An American in Paris

Popejoy Hall

10/17/17 - 10/22/17

An American in Paris is the new Tony Award®-winning musical about an American soldier, a ...

11th Annual Day of the Tread

Civic Plaza

10/29/17

Reward yourself for all those long hot summer days in the sun, with crisp air, picturesque ...

Rail Yards Market

Blacksmith Shop at the Albuquerque Rail Yard in Barelas

Through 10/29/17

Come to the Rail Yards Market every Sunday for food, art, music and community. Set in Downtown ...

Rail Yards Market

Blacksmith Shop at the Albuquerque Rail Yard in Barelas

Through 10/29/17

Come to the Rail Yards Market every Sunday for food, art, music and community. Set in Downtown ...

Rail Yards Market

Blacksmith Shop at the Albuquerque Rail Yard in Barelas

Through 10/29/17

Come to the Rail Yards Market every Sunday for food, art, music and community. Set in Downtown ...

Downtown Growers' Market

Robinson Park

Through 11/4/17

Visit the Downtown Growers Market and experience local food at its finest and freshest! Over 50 ...

Downtown Growers' Market

Robinson Park

Through 11/4/17

Visit the Downtown Growers Market and experience local food at its finest and freshest! Over 50 ...

Downtown Growers' Market

Robinson Park

Through 11/4/17

Visit the Downtown Growers Market and experience local food at its finest and freshest! Over 50 ...

25th Annual South Valley Dia De Los Muertos

Barelas/South Valley

11/5/17

Dia de Los Muertos is an ancient tradition rooted in Mexico. It celebrates life and honors those ...

36th Annual Placitas Holiday Fine Arts &

The Historic Village of Placitas

11/18/17 - 11/19/17

Well-known for the arts, the Placitas Holiday Sale will be celebrating 36 years as one of the most ...

36th Annual Placitas Holiday Fine Arts &

The Historic Village of Placitas

11/18/17 - 11/19/17

Well-known for the arts, the Placitas Holiday Sale will be celebrating 36 years as one of the most ...

Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival Holiday

EXPO New Mexico

11/24/17 - 11/26/17

Bring your friends and family to the Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festival, Thanksgiving Weekend, to ...

Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival Holiday

EXPO New Mexico

11/24/17 - 11/26/17

Bring your friends and family to the Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festival, Thanksgiving Weekend, to ...

Old Town Holiday Stroll

Historic Old Town

12/1/17

Kick off the holiday season under the lights in Historic Old Town. Enjoy a New Mexican Christmas by ...

Twinkle Light Parade

Nob Hill

12/2/17

Marvel at more than 80 twinkling holiday entries in the Twinkle Light Parade. The holiday ...

Gildan New Mexico Bowl

University of New Mexico Football Stadium

12/16/17

The 12th Annual Gildan New Mexico Bowl will once again be played on the first day of the college ...

30th Annual National Fiery Foods & Barbecue

Sandia Resort & Casino

3/2/18 - 3/4/18

The National Fiery Foods & Barbecue Show celebrates it's 30th anniversary this year. It is ...

Rio Grande Arts & Crafts: Spring Show

Manuel Lujan Exhibition Complex

3/9/18

Celebrating our 30th anniversary! Every spring, 185 fine artists and craftsmen travel from all over ...

Southwest Chocolate & Coffee Fest

EXPO New Mexico

3/17/18 - 3/18/18

The Southwest’s largest gathering of chocolatiers, coffee roasters, tea houses, cake, donut ...

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Self-Guided Tours

Hiking in the Rio Grande Valley by Hyatt Tamaya Resort

There are several extraordinary New Mexico road trips, day trips and sightseeing tours that are in and around the Albuquerque metro area. Fun and quirky discoveries await you off the beaten path, so point your compass for New Mexico's secluded scenic byways and discover the beauty and charms of the Land of Enchantment.

Use these handy guides to learn about Albuquerque's unique neighborhoods, history, culture, architecture and nature areas. These self-guided Albuquerque, New Mexico sightseeing tours include walking tours, driving tours and themed itineraries to suit your time and tastes.