Music & concerts
JUL24
Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM
Music & concerts
Darius Rucker in concert
Albuquerque
Catch country and Hootie favorite Darius Rucker on his 2026 tour stop in New Mexico.
Music
Local calendar
Events in Albuquerque, NM
60 upcoming events near Albuquerque. Each card links back to the source, so you can check the details before you go.
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Upcoming near Albuquerque.
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Music & concerts
MAY-JULDATES
Old Town Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM
Music & concertsFreeHappens regularly
Summertime in Old Town free concert and event series
Old Town Albuquerque
Enjoy free live entertainment in historic Old Town on select spring and summer dates.
Music
Classes & arts
AUG-SEPDATES
Harwood Art Center, 1114 Seventh St NW · Albuquerque, NM
Classes & arts
Harwood Art Center: Oil Painting Fundamentals + Cityscapes
Harwood Art Center, 1114 Seventh St NW
Pick up oil-painting fundamentals while painting local cityscapes in this multi-week adult class.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Community & civic
SEP10
Albuquerque, NM
Community & civic
New Mexico State Fair
Eleven days of rodeo, concerts, livestock, midway rides and green chile everything at Expo New Mexico. It is a classic late-summer tradition.
Bring the grandkids
Music & concerts
SEPDATES
Albuquerque, NM
Music & concerts
Globalquerque World Music Festival
New Mexico's yearly celebration of world music and culture brings performers from around the globe to Albuquerque each September. Expect multiple stages and a global food village.
MusicOutdoorsBring the grandkids
Community & civic
OCT3
Dawn ascensions and evening glows
Albuquerque, NM
Community & civic
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
The world's largest hot-air balloon gathering fills the dawn sky over Balloon Fiesta Park with hundreds of balloons. Mass ascensions and evening glows draw crowds from everywhere, so book lodging way ahead.
OutdoorsBring the grandkids
Classes & arts
OCT17
Albuquerque Museum · Albuquerque, NM
Classes & artsHappens regularly
Family Art Workshops at Albuquerque Museum
Albuquerque Museum
Make art inspired by works on view in a hands-on workshop at the Albuquerque Museum.
Classes and talksIndoorsBring the grandkids
Community & civic
OCT-NOVDATES
Albuquerque, NM
Community & civic
Dia de los Muertos in Old Town
Old Town hosts its annual Day of the Dead celebration with altars, marigolds, art and processions. It is a heartfelt, family-friendly tradition rooted in the area's culture.
Bring the grandkids
Community & civic
DEC5
5:15 p.m.
Albuquerque, NM
Community & civicFree
Twinkle Light Parade
Floats and groups covered in lights roll down Central Avenue through Nob Hill to open the holiday season. It is free, festive and very family-friendly, so arrive early for a good spot.
HolidayBring the grandkids
Senior programs
DATETBD
Palo Duro Senior Center · Albuquerque, NM
Senior programsFreeHappens regularly
Palo Duro Singers
Palo Duro Senior Center
Join a friendly group singing together every Monday morning at the Palo Duro Senior Center.
Theater & film
DATETBD
Vortex Theatre, 2900 Carlisle Blvd NE · Albuquerque, NM
Theater & filmHappens regularly
Vortex Theatre 2026 Season
Vortex Theatre, 2900 Carlisle Blvd NE
See live local theater on weekend evenings and Sunday matinees throughout the Vortex's 2026 season.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Music & concerts
JUL10
6 to 8:30 p.m., music at 7 p.m.
ABQ BioPark Zoo · Albuquerque, NM
Music & concerts
Zoo Music: Holy Roller
ABQ BioPark Zoo
Country, Americana and Southern rock from Holy Roller fill the Bandshell on a summer night at the zoo.
MusicBring the grandkids
Classes & arts
DATETBD
Harwood Building Dining Hall, 1114 7th St NW · Albuquerque, NM
Classes & artsHappens regularly
ArtFix: Weekly Studio Practice & Creative Community
Harwood Building Dining Hall, 1114 7th St NW
Bring your own project to a welcoming weekly studio practice and creative community night.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Classes & arts
MAYDATES
Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM
Classes & artsHappens regularly
Thursday Workshops (clay, glass, painting)
Albuquerque
Try a different hands-on craft each week, from clay and glass to canvas painting and glazing.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Markets
DATETBD
Winrock Town Center · Albuquerque, NM
MarketsFreeHappens regularly
Winrock Night Market & Free Concerts
Winrock Town Center
Shop a night market and hear free live bands at Winrock Town Center's free summer event series.
Food and wineOutdoors
Dance & fitness
SATURDAYS
10 a.m.
Marble Brewery Westside · Albuquerque, NM
Dance & fitnessHappens regularly
Mats & Taps: Yoga with Erica
Marble Brewery Westside
Start your Saturday with a relaxed taproom yoga session followed by a brew at Marble Westside.
Food and wineDance and fitness
Classes & arts
JUN6
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Harwood Art Center, 1114 Seventh St NW · Albuquerque, NM
Classes & arts
Harwood Art Center: Tear and Repair Mixed Media Art with Lea Anderson
Harwood Art Center, 1114 Seventh St NW
Spend a creative weekend learning mixed-media tear-and-repair techniques with artist Lea Anderson.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Pickleball & rec
DATETBD
Manzano Mesa, Villella and Pat Hurley courts · Albuquerque, NM
Pickleball & recFreeHappens regularly
Free public pickleball open play
Manzano Mesa, Villella and Pat Hurley courts
Play pickleball free of charge on dedicated city courts open daily from early morning to night.
Pickleball
Pickleball & rec
WEDNESDAYS
Manzano Mesa Pickleball Complex · Albuquerque, NM
Pickleball & recHappens regularly
Wednesday Drop-In Pickleball at Manzano Mesa
Manzano Mesa Pickleball Complex
Show up for light, casual pickleball every Wednesday whether you are a beginner or seasoned player.
Pickleball
Theater & film
MULTIPLEDATES
Albuquerque Museum · Albuquerque, NM
Theater & filmHappens regularly
Only in Albuquerque history exhibition
Albuquerque Museum
Walk through the spirited history of Albuquerque in the museum's signature permanent history gallery.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Markets
APR-NOVDATES
8 a.m. to noon
Robinson Park, 810 Copper Ave NW · Albuquerque, NM
MarketsFreeHappens regularly
Downtown Growers' Market
Robinson Park, 810 Copper Ave NW
Shop fresh local produce, handmade goods, hot food and live music every Saturday morning in Downtown's Robinson Park.
MusicOutdoors
Markets
MAY-OCTDATES
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Albuquerque Rail Yards · Albuquerque, NM
MarketsFreeHappens regularly
Rail Yards Market
Albuquerque Rail Yards
Wander 300-plus vendors with free admission and free parking every Sunday at the historic Rail Yards.
Food and wineOutdoors
Music & concerts
JUL24
6 to 8:30 p.m., music at 7 p.m.
ABQ BioPark Zoo · Albuquerque, NM
Music & concerts
Zoo Music: Taimane
ABQ BioPark Zoo
Close the zoo series with virtuoso ukulele from Hawaiian artist Taimane, ranging from Bach to Led Zeppelin.
MusicBring the grandkids
Food festivals
JUL17
200 N Plaza St NW · Albuquerque, NM
Food festivals
2026 Albuquerque Summer Artisan & Food Festival
200 N Plaza St NW
Browse local artisans and sample street food at this summer festival in Albuquerque's North Valley.
Food and wineOutdoorsBring the grandkids
Lifelong learning
JUN11
1:00 PM
UNM Continuing Education · Albuquerque, NM
Lifelong learningFree
OLLI Member Event: Get Connected with Your Family History
UNM Continuing Education
Get free guidance on tracing your family history at this OLLI member genealogy event.
Classes and talksIndoorsBring the grandkids
Community & civic
WEDNESDAYS
7 p.m.
Marble Brewery (Downtown and NE Heights) · Albuquerque, NM
Community & civicFreeHappens regularly
Jeopardy Bar League Trivia at Marble Brewery
Marble Brewery (Downtown and NE Heights)
Test your knowledge over a pint at Marble's free weekly Jeopardy-style trivia at the Downtown and NE Heights taprooms.
Food and wineBring the grandkids
Music & concerts
JUN25
6 to 8:30 p.m., music at 7 p.m.
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden · Albuquerque, NM
Music & concerts
Garden Music: JD Nash and the Rash of Cash (Heritage Farm)
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
Spend a summer evening at the Heritage Farm gardens with live music from JD Nash and the Rash of Cash.
GardeningMusicOutdoors
Classes & arts
JUN13
4 to 5 p.m.
Blue Sky NM (via Harwood Art Center) · Albuquerque, NM
Classes & arts
Mini Loom Weaving with Leigh Oviatt
Blue Sky NM (via Harwood Art Center)
Learn basic weaving and leave with your own mini loom in this short hands-on workshop.
Classes and talksIndoors
Lifelong learning
JUN1
5:30 PM
Online (UNM Continuing Education) · Albuquerque, NM
Lifelong learning
OLLI: Writing Short Stories that Get Published (Live Online)
Online (UNM Continuing Education)
Learn to write and submit short fiction for publication in this live online OLLI course for ages 50 and up.
Classes and talksIndoors
Lifelong learning
JUN23
1:00 PM
UNM Continuing Education · Albuquerque, NM
Lifelong learning
OLLI: Revolutionary Words: A Document that Changed the World
UNM Continuing Education
Study the Declaration of Independence and its lasting impact in this OLLI history course.
Classes and talksIndoors
Music & concerts
JUN11
6 to 8:30 p.m., music at 7 p.m.
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden · Albuquerque, NM
Music & concerts
Garden Music: Nosotros (New Mexican Urban Wildlife)
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
Catch a 10-piece powerhouse blending Latin rhythms, rock, salsa and cumbia on the Festival Green stage among the garden's evening blooms.
GardeningHiking and natureOutdoorsBring the grandkids
Outdoors & nature
DATETBD
Sandia and surrounding mountains · Albuquerque, NM
Outdoors & natureFreeHappens regularly
The Albuquerque Hiking and Outdoor Meetup
Sandia and surrounding mountains
Explore the Sandias and nearby trails, meet new people and stay fit with this active hiking group.
Hiking and natureOutdoors
Lifelong learning
JUN2
3:00 PM
UNM Continuing Education · Albuquerque, NM
Lifelong learning
OLLI: Comparative Native American Mythology
UNM Continuing Education
Explore the myths and stories of Native American cultures in this OLLI lecture for lifelong learners.
Classes and talksIndoors
Lifelong learning
JUN8
10:00 AM
UNM Continuing Education · Albuquerque, NM
Lifelong learning
OLLI: Music of the Russian Romantics
UNM Continuing Education
Dig into the great Russian Romantic composers in this morning OLLI session for adults 50 and older.
Classes and talksIndoors
Tastings
MAR8
2:00 PM
Southwest Grape & Grain, 2448 Menaul Blvd NE · Albuquerque, NM
Tastings
Make Your Own Amaros and Bitters
Southwest Grape & Grain, 2448 Menaul Blvd NE
Learn to craft your own amaros and bitters in a hands-on afternoon session at Southwest Grape & Grain.
Arts and crafts
Classes & arts
THURSDAYS
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
OFFCenter Community Arts · Albuquerque, NM
Classes & artsHappens regularly
OFFCenter: Open Paint Drop-in Painting Group
OFFCenter Community Arts
Drop in for a casual weekly painting session open to all skill levels at OFFCenter.
Arts and craftsIndoors
Lifelong learning
AUG6
1:00 PM
UNM Continuing Education · Albuquerque, NM
Lifelong learningFree
OLLI Member Event: What You Need to Know about Advance Healthcare Directives
UNM Continuing Education
Get the essentials on advance healthcare directives at this free, practical OLLI member session.
Classes and talksIndoors
Lifelong learning
JUN17
1:00 PM
UNM Continuing Education · Albuquerque, NM
Lifelong learning
OLLI: Ellis Island: Coming to America
UNM Continuing Education
Revisit the immigrant experience at Ellis Island in this afternoon OLLI history lecture.
Classes and talksIndoors
Lifelong learning
JUN8
3:30 PM
UNM Continuing Education · Albuquerque, NM
Lifelong learning
OLLI: Our Water: Where It Comes From, Where It Goes, and Why
UNM Continuing Education
Understand where New Mexico's water comes from and where it goes in this multi-session OLLI class.
Classes and talksIndoors
Lifelong learning
JUN1
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Taylor Ranch Library · Albuquerque, NM
Lifelong learningFreeHappens regularly
Monday Night Fright Horror Book Club
Taylor Ranch Library
Join fellow readers to talk horror fiction at this recurring evening book club at Taylor Ranch Library.
Classes and talksIndoors
Lifelong learning
JUL6
1:00 PM
UNM Continuing Education · Albuquerque, NM
Lifelong learningFree
OLLI Member Event: The Mule's Contribution to American History
UNM Continuing Education
Hear the surprising story of the mule's role in American history at this free OLLI member event.
Classes and talksIndoors
Lifelong learning
JUL28
3:00 PM
UNM Continuing Education · Albuquerque, NM
Lifelong learningFree
OLLI Member Event: The Art of the Ex-Pat - Living Abroad in Retirement
UNM Continuing Education
Learn what it takes to retire abroad at this free OLLI member talk geared to near-retirees.
Classes and talksIndoors
Lifelong learning
AUG5
1:00 PM
UNM Continuing Education · Albuquerque, NM
Lifelong learning
OLLI: A History of Money from Coins to Crypto
UNM Continuing Education
Follow the story of money from ancient coins to cryptocurrency in this OLLI course.
Classes and talksIndoors
Music & concerts
JUL16
6 to 8:30 p.m., music at 7 p.m.
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden · Albuquerque, NM
Music & concerts
Garden Music: Joseph General & High Vibration (Aquarium)
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
Reggae beats from Joseph General & High Vibration with the Aquarium open for an extra splash of the evening.
GardeningOutdoorsIndoors
Music & concerts
JUN19
6 to 8:30 p.m., music at 7 p.m.
ABQ BioPark Zoo · Albuquerque, NM
Music & concerts
Zoo Music: Amelia Day
ABQ BioPark Zoo
Folk-rock storytelling from Amelia Day on the Bandshell Stage with discovery stations across the zoo.
MusicBring the grandkids
Music & concerts
JUN5
6 to 8:30 p.m., music at 7 p.m.
ABQ BioPark Zoo · Albuquerque, NM
Music & concerts
Zoo Music: Eddie 9V
ABQ BioPark Zoo
Open the Zoo concert series with Southern soul, blues, rock and funk from Eddie 9V plus up-close animal chats.
MusicBring the grandkids
Lifelong learning
AUG11
10:00 AM
UNM Continuing Education · Albuquerque, NM
Lifelong learning
OLLI: Robert Goddard in Roswell: Rockets, Rattlesnakes and Relationships
UNM Continuing Education
Discover rocket pioneer Robert Goddard's New Mexico years in this morning OLLI history lecture.
Classes and talksIndoors
Lifelong learning
JUL20
1:00 PM
UNM Continuing Education · Albuquerque, NM
Lifelong learning
OLLI: The Shakespeare Authorship Question
UNM Continuing Education
Debate who really wrote Shakespeare's plays in this lively OLLI lecture for adults 50 and up.
Classes and talksIndoors
Lifelong learning
JUL9
1:30 PM
Online (UNM Continuing Education) · Albuquerque, NM
Lifelong learning
OLLI: How Did Georgia O'Keeffe Become America's Greatest Artist?
Online (UNM Continuing Education)
Trace Georgia O'Keeffe's rise to fame in this live online OLLI art-history session.
Classes and talksIndoors
Dance & fitness
MAYDATES
6:00 PM
Albuquerque (CSP-area studio) · Albuquerque, NM
Dance & fitnessHappens regularly
Ballroom Level I dance class
Albuquerque (CSP-area studio)
Learn the basics of Waltz, Tango and Foxtrot with no partner needed at this beginner-friendly drop-in class.
Dance and fitnessIndoors
Lifelong learning
JUN18
1:00 PM
UNM Continuing Education · Albuquerque, NM
Lifelong learning
OLLI: Jimi Hendrix and his place in the Great American Songbook
UNM Continuing Education
Reconsider Jimi Hendrix's place in American music history in this OLLI lecture for lifelong learners.
Classes and talksIndoors
Dance & fitness
DATETBD
Albuquerque area · Albuquerque, NM
Dance & fitnessHappens regularly
USA Dance of North Central New Mexico social dance
Albuquerque area
Take a group lesson then dance the evening with a friendly ballroom crowd for just five to ten dollars.
Dance and fitness
Music & concerts
JUL30
6 to 8:30 p.m., music at 7 p.m.
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden · Albuquerque, NM
Music & concerts
Garden Music: Route 66 Centennial finale
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
Close out the garden concert season with a Route 66 Centennial theme on the Festival Green stage.
GardeningMusicOutdoorsBring the grandkids
Music & concerts
MAY28
6 to 8:30 p.m., music at 7 p.m.
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden · Albuquerque, NM
Music & concerts
Garden Music: Levi Platero (Lebanon and Beyond)
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
Stroll the Botanic Garden with specialty food, discovery stations and a live set from Levi Platero to open the reimagined summer concert series.
GardeningMusicOutdoors
Theater & film
DATETBD
777 1st St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 · Albuquerque, NM
Theater & filmHappens regularly
Rail Yards Market - Movie Market
777 1st St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Arts and craftsWeeklyOutdoorsIndoors
Markets
DATETBD
777 1st street SW, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102 · Albuquerque, NM
MarketsHappens regularly
Rail Yards Market
777 1st street SW, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102
Open: May to October; <br>Available Products: Fresh fruits;Fresh vegetables;Baked goods;Bedding plants;Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables;Coffee/tea;Crafts/woodworking items;Cut flowers;Dairy produ
Food and wineWeeklyOutdoors
Music & concerts
AUG20
4:45 PM
El Rey - NM · Albuquerque, NM
Music & concerts
AUG28
6 PM
El Rey - NM · Albuquerque, NM
Music & concerts
AUG28
6 PM
El Rey - NM · Albuquerque, NM
Music & concerts
SEP19
8 PM
El Rey - NM · Albuquerque, NM