Balloon Fiesta Week in Old Town

Balloon Fiesta Week in Old Town

Entertaining the masses with live, local music after the morning balloon launch.

Balloon Fiesta Week in Old Town | Thursday, October 1 through Sunday, October 11, 2026 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. The Gazebo will feature local, cultural performances daily showcasing our City's talent.

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

Entertainment Schedule

Saturday, October 3

11 am-12:30 pm – Divino – Traditional Latin
1-2:30 pm – Mariachi Albuquerque – Mariachi
3-4 pm – Baila! Baila! – Traditional Mexican Folk Dance

Sunday, October 4

11 am-12:30 pm – Henry Cortez Y Los Heartaches – New Mexican
1-2:30 pm – Mariachi Xochitl – Mariachi
3-4 pm – Baila! Baila! – Traditional Mexican Folk Dance

Monday, October 5

11 am-12:30 pm – Chris Dracup Funk of the West – American Funk/Blues
1-2:30 pm – Mariachi Xochitl – Mariachi
3-4 pm – Baila! Baila! – Traditional Mexican Folk Dance

Tuesday, October 6

11 am-12:30 pm – Black Smoke Blues Band – Variety
1-2:30 pm – Mariachi Tenampa – Mariachi
3-4 pm – Baila! Baila! – Traditional Mexican Folk Dance

Wednesday, October 7

11 am-12:30 pm – Vicente y La Nueva Faze – Cumbia
1-2:30 pm – Mariachi Tenampa – Mariachi
3-4 pm – Baila! Baila! – Traditional Mexican Folk Dance

Thursday, October 8

11 am-12:30 pm – Spanish Broom – Flamenco
1-2:30 pm – Mariachi Tenampa – Mariachi
3-4 pm – Baila! Baila! – Traditional Mexican Folk Dance

Friday, October 9

11 am-12:30 pm – Drive-In Delinquents – Rockabilly
1-2:30 pm – Mariachi Xochitl – Mariachi
3-4 pm – Baila! Baila! – Traditional Mexican Folk Dance

Saturday, October 10

11 am-12:30 p.m. – La Ansiedad Norteña – Mexican
1-2:30 p.m. – Mariachi Albuquerque – Mariachi
3-4 p.m. – Baila! Baila! – Traditional Mexican Folk Dance

Sunday, October 11

11 am-12:30 pm – The Danny Duran Band – Country
1-2:30 pm– Mariachi Albuquerque – Mariachi
3-4 pm – Baila! Baila! – Traditional Mexican Folk Dance

 

Keep it Local

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

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, Flying Roadrunner Bakery, Gobble This, High Noon Restaurant and Saloon, Old Town Café, Old Town Pizza Parlor, Outpost 1706 Brewhouse, Raven Blues Coffeehouse Café, The Taproom at Old Town, Tiny Grocer ABQ and more!