Balloon Fiesta Celebration in Old Town Albuquerque 2023

Old Town Albuquerque is the place to be when in between events at Balloon Fiesta. Every shop, restaurant, and hidden courtyard plaza is animated with live music, events, special merchandise made exclusively for Balloon Fiesta, and so much more! Explore the history, the culture, the food, and the excitement that only Balloon Fiesta brings to Old Town.

Balloon Fiesta Week in Old Town | Friday, October 6 through Sunday, October 15, 2023 Historic Old Town! 

Historic Old Town will be full of live music daily from noon to 4 p.m. during Balloon Fiesta Week in Old Town as we feature local, cultural performances daily showcasing our City’s talent. Shop ’til you drop! Support local and enjoy more than 80 local businesses while in Old Town for everything from beautiful paintings and jewelry to souvenirs, salsa, and much more. 

For more information about the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta visit, www.balloonfiesta.com.

Keep it Local

Visit shops, restaurants and galleries while in Historic Old Town. Stroll through plazas and get one-of-a-kind gifts, souvenirs, and more at dozens of local stores. 

When you get hungry, make a reservation or grab a quick bite to eat at eateries like Antiquity Restaurant, Blackbird Coffee House, Church Street Café, Ezra’s Taste of Home, Fat T’s BBQ, Flying Roadrunner Bakery, Gobble This, High Noon Restaurant and Saloon, Old Town Café, Old Town Pizza Parlor, Outpost 1706 Brewhouse, Raven Blues Coffeehouse Café, Steve’s Ice Cream & Java, The Taproom at Old Town, Tiny Grocer ABQ and more!