Albuquerque Summer Fun
The city of Albuquerque heats up during the summertime with an array of concerts, festivals, markets and fun.
Open-Air Markets and Festivals
Treat yourself to the unique experience of a New Mexican outdoor market. Take a
Sunday stroll through Corrales where you’ll find a variety of art, music and food, stop by
Tijeras to shop for jewelry, pottery and fine art or visit Albuquerque’s downtown for the only
open-air market that features 100% locally grown New Mexico produce.
Summer Music
A new signature event in the downtown area showcasing the best of
Albuquerque's arts and culture including the Festival Flamenco
Internacional de Alburquerque. June 7-16, 2012.
Featuring the world's finest and most accomplished mariachi musicians. July 11-15, 2012.
New Mexico Jazz Festival
This
collaboration effort features more than a dozen concerts in Albuquerque
and Santa Fe over an exciting 12-day period July 13-29, 2012.
A new festival category, Chamber Music Ballet, which is a
partnership between virtuoso musicians and virtuoso dancers from
celebrated national companies, marrying live chamber music to classical
dance presentations. August 10-12, 2012.
Salsa Under the Stars
Hot,
hot, hot salsa music under the stars, Fridays at the Albuquerque
Museum’s Amphitheater. Doors open at 6:30pm and shows occur rain or
shine. Food and beverages for purchase, including full bar service, are
provided by the Cooperage Restaurant. June 1-August 10, 2012.
Jazz & Blues Under the Stars
Red
hot jazz and cool blues fill the night sky on Saturdays as Jazz &
Blues Under the Stars features great performances by local and national
groups. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and shows occur rain or shine. Food and
beverages for purchase, including full bar service, are provided by the
Cooperage Restaurant. June 2-August 11, 2012.
Old Town, New Fun
The City’s “Old Town, New Fun” programs present live music up to five nights a week.
Summer Nights Concert Series
Summer Nights musical concerts are performed by local and regional talent in
the beautiful setting of the Rio Grande Botanic Garden on Thursday
evenings this summer.
Summerfest
Albuquerque
Summerfest is an outdoor summer festival featuring both local and
national music and dance entertainment. Events are held one Saturday a
month, May-August from 6-10:30pm at locations throughout Albuquerque.
Summer Thursday Jazz Nights
Summer Thursday Jazz Nights at The Outpost Performance Space feature two jazz bands every Thursday night through August!
Free
performances of stirring concert band music in beautiful park settings -
what a great way to spend a summer evening! The Albuquerque Concert
Band presents musical interludes throughout the summer months. Bring
your lawn chairs, blankets, picnic baskets and coolers and relax, dance
and listen to the wonderful presentations.
Transportation
Rapid Ride After Dark Summer Schedule
Stay out late this summer! Ride the Rapid Ride After Dark every Friday and
Saturday night until September 26th. The Rapid Ride After Dark runs
every 20 minutes from 8pm to 3 am along the 766 Red Line route so come
out to enjoy your summer nights and let Rapid Ride do the driving!