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New Mexico State Fair

Sep 10-20, 2026 Albuquerque, Bernalillo County

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The New Mexico State Fair is an annual celebration of agriculture, culture, and entertainment held at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque. Running from September 10 to September 20, 2026, the event features...

Agriculture Rodeo +4

The Migrant Highway (Immersive Opera)

Sep 19, 2026 Albuquerque

Recently ended

"The Migrant Highway" is an immersive opera performance scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the Albuquerque Museum. Composed by Nathan Felix, the work is directly inspired by a museum exhibition exploring...

Opera Immersive Art +3

Bands of Enchantment Music Festival

Sep 18-19, 2026 Albuquerque

Recently ended

The Bands of Enchantment Music Festival is a two-day event in Albuquerque, New Mexico, featuring a live taping at the KiMo Theatre and subsequent performances along Central Avenue.

Music festival Live music +2

“The River” at Fusion

Sep 10-19, 2026 Albuquerque

Recently ended

FUSION Theatre Company opens its autumn season in Albuquerque with a production of Jez Butterworth's play “The River.” The drama is set in a remote cabin and explores themes of love, loss,...

Theater Performing Arts +3

Fiesta Mexicana 2026

Sep 15, 2026 Albuquerque

Fiesta Mexicana 2026 is a free cultural celebration of Mexican Independence Day held at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque. Organized by the Consulate of Mexico, the event features traditional music,...

Mexican Independence Day Cultural Festival +5

Cine Magnífico

Sep 4-13, 2026 Albuquerque

Cine Magnífico is a Spanish-language film festival held annually in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The 14th edition of the event takes place at the National Hispanic Cultural Center from September 4 to September...

Film Festival Cinema +4

Larry Johnson book talk for 'Into the Fire: A Paramedic’s Battle with Waco and the Aftermath'

Sep 12, 2026 Albuquerque

Author Larry Johnson will hold a book talk for "Into the Fire: A Paramedic’s Battle with Waco and the Aftermath" on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 3 p.m. The event will take...

Book Talk Author Event +7

Judy Willmore book chat for 'The Menagerie'

Sep 10, 2026 Albuquerque

Author Judy Willmore will host a book chat for her new novel, "The Menagerie," on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. The event will take place at Books on the Bosque...

Book Talk Author Event +4

Mark Hummel Allstars album release performance in Albuquerque

Sep 10, 2026 Albuquerque

Blues harmonicist Mark Hummel, joined by Junior Watson and Anson Funderburgh, will perform in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Thursday, September 10, 2026. This performance at Fusion | 708 celebrates the release of...

Blues Music Performance +3

Stuart Mascair book discussion and signing for 'A Gradient into Shadows'

Sep 7, 2026 Albuquerque

Author Stuart Mascair will hold a discussion and signing for his book, "A Gradient into Shadows," a collection of speculative fiction stories. The event is scheduled for Monday, September 7, 2026, at...

Book Discussion Author Signing +3

New Mexico Jazz Festival

Aug 30, 2026 New Mexico

The 20th annual New Mexico Jazz Festival is a multi-week celebration of jazz, salsa, and blues music held in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Presented by Outpost Productions, the festival features nearly two...

Music festival Jazz +6

Obon Festival

Aug 14, 2026 Albuquerque

The Obon Festival in Albuquerque is held at the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, featuring the traditional honoring of loved ones through lantern floating in the Japanese Garden pond. The event also includes...

Obon Japanese Culture +5

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