Goodbye Summer
Soak up the last bit of summer with fun festivals, live music, and pop-up markets.
Cuco: Ridin Tour
Sept 23 – Revel ABQ
Catch Cuco live as he blends dreamy synths, bilingual lyrics, and laid-back vibes from his new Ridin album, plus fan favorites.
Denizen Night Market
Sept 25 – Catalyst Coffee
An evening of underground beats, local makers, art, tarot, and tacos. Shop, sip, and dance at this free community night market.
Sept 25–Oct 9 – The Imperial, 701 Central NE
From Karaoke Thursdays with DJ Danielsan to Friday night sets by singer-songwriters Benny Bassett and Chessa Peak, enjoy free live music, craft drinks, and local eats at The Imperial.
Live Music at El Vado Motel
Sept 26–Oct 11 – El Vado Motel
Enjoy free Friday and Saturday evening concerts on the El Vado patio. From Eva Torrez’s New Mexican roots to PolyNova’s genre-fusion, classic rock from the Lisa Litman Band, country swing with the High Desert Playboys, boot-stomping Outlaw 505, and the versatile Ross Brothers Band—there’s something new every weekend.
Land of Enchantment Fly-In & Airport Open House
Sept 27 – Double Eagle II Airport
Explore vintage, military, and amateur-built aircraft, meet pilots, enjoy flight simulators, kids’ activities, food trucks, and live music at this free aviation celebration.
Albuquerque Folk Festival
Sept 28 – National Hispanic Cultural Center
Spend a full day celebrating music, dance, storytelling, workshops, and food with local, regional, and national artists. A family-friendly event with activities for all ages.
First Signs of Fall
Embrace the beginning of fall with seasonal activities!
New Mexico Prickly Pear Festival
Sept 26–27 – Gutierrez-Hubbell House
Celebrate all things prickly pear with cooking demos, workshops, kids’ activities, local vendors, and live music at this two-day festival.
Corrales Harvest Festival
Sept 27 – 4324 Corrales Rd
Celebrate fall at the 40th Annual Corrales Harvest Festival with live entertainment, shopping, a petting zoo, Kids Korner, hay rides, and more.
Japanese Fall Festival
Sept 28 – EXPO NM
Celebrate Japanese culture with a full day of live music, dance, art, and food. Explore the Japanese Art Exhibit, shop local vendors, and enjoy performances throughout the day at this annual festival hosted by NMJACL.
ABQ Fall Gem, Mineral, & Jewelry Show
Oct 3–5 – EXPO NM
Explore dazzling gems, unique minerals, fossils, and handmade jewelry at this family-friendly fall show. Perfect for collectors, creators, and curious minds.
Harvest Festival
Oct 4 & 5 – ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
A beginner-friendly drop-in class blending Hatha, Vinyasa, and yoga therapeutics. Explore alignment, breathing, and mindful movement.
Balloon Fiesta Season
Oct 4–12 – Across Albuquerque
The skies fill with color during Balloon Fiesta, and the city comes alive with special events, crafts, observation decks, and more. Explore our full roundup of Fiesta-inspired happenings.
Fall Into the Arts
Discover new exhibitions, films, and performers.
Albuquerque Film + Music Experience
Sept 24–28 – Historic Lobo Theater
Celebrate the 13th year of AFMX with global films, live music, panels, and parties along Route 66.
Tiguex: A Large-Scale Musical Super-Composition
Sept 27 – Across Albuquerque
Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Raven Chacon presents Tiguex, a one-day, citywide musical event composed of twenty overlapping movements staged from sunrise to sunset at sites across Albuquerque.
Fiesta Flamenca Burqueña
Sept 27 – Civic Plaza
Enjoy a free evening of world-class Flamenco dance and music under the New Mexican sunset. Headlined by Mercedes de Córdoba and featuring local youth and touring Flamenco companies, the festival also offers food trucks, beverages, art, and family-friendly activities.
That One Variety Show: Fall Edition
Sept 27 – Black Wall Gallery
Dive into the weird, spooky, and hilarious with comedy, alt drag, live music, and more at Albuquerque’s one-of-a-kind variety show. Doors 6:30 PM; show 7–9 PM.
35th Annual Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival
Oct 3–5 & 10–12 – Sandia Resort & Casino
Shop 200 juried artists and craftsmen, enjoy live music, food trucks, cocktails, and kids’ activities—all under one big tent during Balloon Fiesta.
Albuquerque Concert Band: Marching Into Fall
Oct 5 – Eldorado HS Performing Arts Center
The Albuquerque Concert Band kicks off its Fall/Winter season with a lively program featuring The Planets: Mars, American Big Top, Marching Down Broadway, and more.
Equinox Energy
Find your balance and embrace the season’s change!
Cosmic Flow Yoga
Sept 27 – Luna and Luz
Start your morning with a balanced, astrology-inspired yoga practice led by Michelle Albino. This beginner-friendly class blends astrological insights with movement to energize and restore.
TEDxABQ Main Event 2025
Sept 27 – Electric Playhouse
Join TEDxABQ for an inspiring day of curiosity, connection, and creativity.
Observe the Moon Night 2025
Oct 4 – Sandia Mountain Natural History Center
Celebrate the night sky with an evening of discovery, including a live raptor presentation, a talk on NASA’s PUNCH Solar Mission, and telescope viewing of the Moon (weather permitting).
NASA International Space Apps Challenge
Oct 4–5 – Q Station
Join the world’s largest hackathon as it lands in Albuquerque! Over 48 hours, teams will take on real-world challenges from NASA—no coding experience required. Collaborate, innovate, and compete with participants across the globe for a chance at stellar prizes.
NM Sandia Shadow Run
Oct 5 – Piedra Lisa Park
Take in stunning views of the Rio Grande Valley and Sandia foothills at the 21st Annual Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run.