Balloon Fiesta Celebration in Old Town Albuquerque

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 2022 | Noon-4 p.m. | Friday, September 30 – Sunday, October 9, 2022 | Historic Old Town

Historic Old Town will be full of live music 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.

Entertainment Schedule

Friday, September 30

• 12-1:30 p.m. – Mariachi Amigos de Nuevo Mexico – Mariachi
• 2-4 p.m. – Felix Y Los Gatos – Blues/New Mexican

Saturday, October 1

• 12-1:15 p.m. – Divino – New Mexican
• 1:15-1:30 p.m. – Santero Market Awards
• 1:30-2:45 p.m. – Mariachi Tenampa – Mariachi
• 3-4 p.m. – Baila! Baila! – Traditional Mexican Folk Dance

Sunday, October 2

• 12-12:45 p.m. – National Institute of Flamenco – Flamenco Dance
• 1:15-2:30 p.m. – Antonio Luis y su Proyecto Cumbion – New Mexican Traditional
• 3-4 p.m. – Ballet Folklorico Fiesta Mexicana – Traditional Mexican Folk Dance

Monday, October 3

• 12-1:15 p.m. – El Brujo Trio – Acoustic Nuevo Flamenco
• 1:30-2:45 p.m. – Mariachi Tenampa – Mariachi
• 3-4 p.m. – Baila! Baila! – Traditional Mexican Folk Dance

Tuesday, October 4

• 12-1:15 p.m. – Nathaniel Krantz – Country
• 1:30-2:45 p.m. – Mariachi Amigos de Nuevo Mexico – Mariachi
• 3-4 p.m. – Baila! Baila! – Traditional Mexican Folk Dance

Wednesday, October 5

• 12-1:15 p.m. – Levi Platero – Blues
• 1:30-2:45 p.m. – Mariachi Tenampa– Mariachi
• 3-4 p.m. – Baila! Baila! – Traditional Mexican Folk Dance

Thursday, October 6

• 12-1:15 p.m. – El Brujo Trio – Acoustic Nuevo Flamenco
• 1:30-2:45 p.m. – Mariachi Amigos de Nuevo Mexico – Mariachi
• 3-4 p.m. – Terra Trio – Latin Jazz

Friday, October 7

• 12-1:15 p.m. – Lone Piñon – New Mexican Traditional
• 1:30-2:45 p.m. – Mariachi Tenampa – Mariachi
• 3-4 p.m. – Baila! Baila! – Traditional Mexican Folk Dance

Saturday, October 8

• 12-12:20 p.m. – Sun and Fire – Traditional Dance from Jemez Pueblo
• 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Sol de la Noche – New Mexican
• 1:40-2 p.m. – Sun and Fire – Traditional Dance from Jemez Pueblo
• 2:15-3:30 p.m. – Divino – New Mexican
• 3:35-4 p.m. – Sun and Fire – Traditional Dance from Jemez Pueblo

Sunday, October 9

• 12-1:15 p.m. – Mariachi Norteño – Mariachi
• 1:30-2:45 p.m. – Mariachi Tenampa – Mariachi
• 3-4 p.m. – Baila! Baila! – Traditional Mexican Folk Dance

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, Fat T’s BBQ, Flying Roadrunner Bakery, Gobble This, High Noon Restaurant and Saloon, Little Anita’s, Monica’s El Portal, Old Town Pizza Parlor, Raven Blues Coffeehouse Café, Seasons Rotisserie & Grill, Steve’s Ice Cream & Java, The Taproom at Old Town, Tiny Grocer ABQ and more!