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Whether it's an in-person or virtual experience, there is something for the entire family. A guide to City of Albuquerque family-friendly music events, street festivals and parades, hosted by the Department of Arts and Culture. Discover what makes Albuquerque such a wonderful city for visitors and residents alike.

06/01/2026

Cue the good vibes!

Keeping Up With the Joneses is bringing Earth Tone Music to Heights Summerfest stage at 6 pm! Think earthy percussion, funky melodies, and soulful vocals that light up the night.

This free event is on June 13, from 5 to 10 pm at North Domingo Baca Park. Visit the link for the full stage line-up, and more information on vendors and activities.

https://tinyurl.com/y3z7k78k

05/24/2026

Get ready to dance! Heights Summerfest on June 13 is turning into a global‑groove party!

Headlining at 8:30 pm is Doctor Nativo, a powerhouse performer blending cumbia, reggae, and hip‑hop with his ancestral rhythms. He’s the kind of artist you walk in curious about and walk out obsessed with.

The party kicks off at 5 pm with surf rock from The Fabulous Martini‑Tones, followed at 6 pm by funk and soul from Keeping Up with the Joneses, and at 7 pm ABBAquerque.

Check out the link to see the full festivities line-up. https://tinyurl.com/y3z7k78k

05/22/2026

Come early!

Heights Summerfest kicks off June 13 at 5 pm with Albuquerque’s own Fabulous Martini‑Tones. This hometown surf‑rock favorite blends California cool with western noir, psychedelic jazz, sultry Bossa Nova, and those unmistakable spy‑movie vibes.

Bring your blankets and chairs, but leave room to dance, their retro‑modern groove always gets the crowd moving.

See the full entertainment line-up for the event in the link.
https://tinyurl.com/y3z7k78k

05/18/2026

Retail therapy… but make it a party!

The Shops at Heights Summerfest will be packed with 40 local artisan vendors bringing unique finds, handmade pieces, tasty treats, and more!

And because shopping is better with music, enjoy live performances from The Fabulous Martini-Tones, Keeping Up With The Joneses, ABBAquerque, and headliner Doctor Nativo bringing the vibes.

Catch it all Saturday, June 13 from 5 to 10 pm. Follow the link for all the details on this free event. https://tinyurl.com/y3z7k78k

05/14/2026

Turn up the tunes for 100 years of Route 66!

Join the celebration at Route 66 Summerfest, July 18 in Nob Hill, as The Docksiders –Yacht Rock Experience headline the Main Stage, presented by Legends Theater at Route 66 Casino Hotel.

Get ready for the ultimate throwback soundtrack filled with sun‑soaked hits of the 70s and 80s that will have everyone dancing on Route 66.

Find out about all the festivities stretching one mile on Central Ave., featuring live music on four stages, food trucks, shopping, kids’ activities, and of course, cars! Visit the link: https://shorturl.at/sGpkk
Route 66 Casino Hotel The Docksiders

05/13/2026

Summer starts here!

Kick off the season at Heights Summerfest on Saturday, June 13 from 5 to 10 pm at North Domingo Baca Park! This free event brings everything you need for the ultimate summer night, shopping from local artisans, mouthwatering food trucks, refreshing adult beverages, and plenty of fun activities for the kids.

Stick around for the main stage as Doctor Nativo lights things up at 8:30 pm with a high-energy mix of reggae, cumbia, and hip-hop.

Grab the crew and celebrate the first ABQ Summerfest of the season. Check the link for the full line-up and details. https://shorturl.at/XWLfP

05/12/2026

Announcement of the Century!

Route 66 Summerfest on July 18 is turning the streets of Nob Hill into a time machine for one unforgettable celebration of 100 years of the Mother Road.

This year’s Main Stage headliner presented by Legends Theater at Route 66 Casino Hotel is The Docksiders - Yacht Rock Experience! They will be turning up the classic hits of the 70s and 80s to get you dancing in the street.

This year’s event will celebrate all the eras of Route 66 along the one-mile stretch of Central Ave. For full entertainment line-up visit the link: https://tinyurl.com/

Route 66 Casino Hotel The Docksiders

05/08/2026

A Fourth of July this monumental deserves a headliner to match!

WAR will take the Freedom 4th stage on Saturday, July 4 at Balloon Fiesta Park. The legendary group behind “Low Rider,” “Why Can’t We Be Friends?,” and “The Cisco Kid” rose from Long Beach to worldwide acclaim with a fusion of soul, funk, rock, Latin, jazz, and blues. Their chart‑topping album “The World Is a Ghetto” and decades of multi‑platinum success built a legacy that continues today!

Celebrate 250 years of freedom with live music, food, and fireworks lighting up the night. This free event will be from 3 to 10 pm. https://shorturl.at/pemV0

WAR THE BAND

05/01/2026

The news you’ve been waiting for…
Doctor Nativo is headlining the June 13 Heights Summerfest!
One of Central America’s most dynamic artists, he blends reggae, cumbia, hip-hop, and ancestral rhythms from Mexico, Belize, and Guatemaya into a powerful, high-energy sound. His music is a celebration of diversity and a call to social awareness—a party with a purpose.
Before the headliner takes the stage, get down with incredible local talent, featuring, ABBAquerque, Keeping Up with the Joneses, and The Fabulous Martini-Tones!

Click the link to learn more! https://tinyurl.com/bdf5n43w

Doctor Nativo ABBAquerque

02/03/2026

Apply Today!

Now accepting local vendors for the 2026 Albuquerque Summerfest Series!
Local artisans and food vendors are invited to apply. ABQ Summerfest events are free community festivals and great opportunities to showcase your business!

Applications close Wednesday, April 22 at 5 pm.

Follow the link to apply: https://tinyurl.com/d8ztxjpe

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https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/special-events-festivals

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