Events in Old Town Albuquerque
From annual fiestas and parades, to art shows, live music, history events and stunning signature events, Old Town Albuquerque’s unique culture never stops enchanting. Explore our calendar below.
March 2025
Plant Medicine // An Altar by Alexandra Bowers
Join Lapis Room art gallery in welcoming "Plant Medicine // An Altar by Alexandra Bowers." The show begins March 20th and is on view until May 4th, everyday from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Bowers recently suffered the sudden loss of a beloved pet, and out of the grief and shock she produced works of immense, lush beauty exploring her relationship with herbal cures and how they help her through [...]
April 2025
A Plaza Don Luis Festival // Bloom N' Buzz
‘Bloom N’ Buzz’
A free community event celebrating local flowers, pollinators, and New Mexico wine!
A free community event celebrating local flowers, pollinators, and New Mexico wine!
DJ Speed One // Plaza Don Luis Spring Music Series
DJ Speed One is spinnin' the classics at Plaza Don Luis, Saturday, April 26th from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. He is performing in tandem with our plaza-wide event "Bloom and Buzz." Only at "The Heart of Old Town" (it's the plaza where the city hosts the Christmas Tree lighting).
Le Chat Lunatique // Plaza Don Luis Spring Music Series
Let's get crazy! With Le Chat Lunatique! This local jazz fusion group performs right in Plaza Don Luis on April 26th from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm (where the city hosts the Christmas Tree lighting). The band is playing in tandem with our plaza-wide event "Bloom and Buzz."
Open Mic Night in the Taproom at Old Town
Calling all singers, comedians, and performers!!!Join us at The Taproom in Old Town Albuquerque for ALL NIGHT HAPPY HOUR, discounted appetizers, and some great performances on our patio stage!Hosted by Billy Crooze
May 2025
Lani Nash // Plaza Don Luis Spring Music Series
Let’s Rock-out! With Lani Nash and Plaza Don Luis! Nash, a local musician, performs Saturday, May 4th, from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm right in ‘The Heart of Old Town.’ (You know the plaza! It’s where the city hosts the Christmas Tree lighting.)
Open Mic Night in the Taproom at Old Town
Calling all singers, comedians, and performers!!!Join us at The Taproom in Old Town Albuquerque for ALL NIGHT HAPPY HOUR, discounted appetizers, and some great performances on our patio stage!Hosted by Billy Crooze
Adam Bustamante // 'The Birds and the Bees' Opening reception
Local figurative painter, Adam Bustamante, offers colorful perspectives on old patterns and inner worlds in his debut solo show opening at Lapis Room.
Dan Golden // Plaza Don Luis Springs Music Series
Join Dan Golden and Plaza Don Luis for an afternoon of chill New Mexican guitar. Golden, a local musician, performs May 10th from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm right in Plaza Don Luis. (where the city hosts the Christmas Tree lighting).
MAMMA MARKET
Join us Mother's Day, May 11th for the HUG YO MAMMA MARKET organized by Lissticks! There will be local artists selling jewelry, flowers, pottery, and clothing. Stop by and grab a gift for your mom! We will also have Eamon Quigley and his traveling gallery parked at the market. You don't want to miss out on this!
Open Mic Night in the Taproom at Old Town
Calling all singers, comedians, and performers!!!Join us at The Taproom in Old Town Albuquerque for ALL NIGHT HAPPY HOUR, discounted appetizers, and some great performances on our patio stage!Hosted by Billy Crooze
Surf Lords // Plaza Don Luis Spring Music Series
Keep it groovy! With the Surf Lords and Plaza Don Luis! This local beach rock band plays right in ‘The heart of Old Town’ Saturday, May 17th, from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm (it’s the plaza where the city hosts the Christmas Tree lighting).
Open Mic Night in the Taproom at Old Town
Calling all singers, comedians, and performers!!!Join us at The Taproom in Old Town Albuquerque for ALL NIGHT HAPPY HOUR, discounted appetizers, and some great performances on our patio stage!Hosted by Billy Crooze
Flambeaux // Plaza Don Luis Spring Music Series
Get Jazzy! With Flambeaux and Plaza Don Luis! This local New Orleans style jazz band performs right in ‘The Heart of Old Town’ Saturday, May 24th, from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm (you know, the plaza where the Christmas Tree is lit).
Open Mic Night in the Taproom at Old Town
Calling all singers, comedians, and performers!!!Join us at The Taproom in Old Town Albuquerque for ALL NIGHT HAPPY HOUR, discounted appetizers, and some great performances on our patio stage!Hosted by Billy Crooze
Drama Bond // Plaza Don Luis Spring Music Series
Join Plaza Don Luis for Drama Bond! This local musician performs original Dream-pop sounds and some classic rock remixed on Saturday, May 31st, from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm! Only at ‘The Heart of Old Town.’ (You know the place! It’s the plaza that hosts the Christmas Tree lighting.)
June 2025
Open Mic Night in the Taproom at Old Town
Calling all singers, comedians, and performers!!!Join us at The Taproom in Old Town Albuquerque for ALL NIGHT HAPPY HOUR, discounted appetizers, and some great performances on our patio stage!Hosted by Billy Crooze
Gilbert Uribe // Plaza Don Luis Spring Music Series
Let's get funky! With Gilbert Uribe! This one man local band performs June 7th from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm right in Plaza Don Luis (where the city hosts the Christmas Tree lighting). Only at 'The Heart of Old Town.'
Open Mic Night in the Taproom at Old Town
Calling all singers, comedians, and performers!!!Join us at The Taproom in Old Town Albuquerque for ALL NIGHT HAPPY HOUR, discounted appetizers, and some great performances on our patio stage!Hosted by Billy Crooze
Old Town 2nd Saturday Nights
Wander Old Town as we stay open late & rediscover our enchanted evenings every 2nd Saturday. To see the full line-up of what's in store, go to: albuquerqueoldtown.com/nights About: Old Town 2nd Saturday Nights is all about bringing fresh energy to Albuquerque's historic heart, inviting the community to rediscover its rich cultural roots and timeless charm, ensuring this cherished local treasure continues to thrive for future generations.
DJ Speed One // Plaza Don Luis Spring Music Series
DJ Speed One is spinnin' the classics at Plaza Don Luis, Saturday, June 14th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Stop on by for some Second Saturday vibes! Dj Speed is playing along with many other events all around Old Town! Live music, discounts, activities, and participating stores open later on Second Saturdays this Summer! Only in Old Town!
Open Mic Night in the Taproom at Old Town
Calling all singers, comedians, and performers!!!Join us at The Taproom in Old Town Albuquerque for ALL NIGHT HAPPY HOUR, discounted appetizers, and some great performances on our patio stage!Hosted by Billy Crooze
Lani Nash // Plaza Don Luis Spring Music Series
Let’s Rock-out! With Lani Nash and Plaza Don Luis! Nash, a local musician, performs Saturday, June 21st, from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm right in ‘The Heart of Old Town.’ (You know the plaza! It’s where the city hosts the Christmas Tree lighting.)
Open Mic Night in the Taproom at Old Town
Calling all singers, comedians, and performers!!!Join us at The Taproom in Old Town Albuquerque for ALL NIGHT HAPPY HOUR, discounted appetizers, and some great performances on our patio stage!Hosted by Billy Crooze
Flambeaux // Plaza Don Luis Spring Music Series
Put a pep in your step with Flambeaux, at Plaza Don Luis! This local New Orleans style jazz band performs Saturday, June 28th, from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Only at ‘The Heart of Old Town.’ (You know where Plaza Don Luis is. It’s where the city hosts the Christmas Tree Lighting!)
July 2025
Open Mic Night in the Taproom at Old Town
Calling all singers, comedians, and performers!!!Join us at The Taproom in Old Town Albuquerque for ALL NIGHT HAPPY HOUR, discounted appetizers, and some great performances on our patio stage!Hosted by Billy Crooze
Open Mic Night in the Taproom at Old Town
Calling all singers, comedians, and performers!!!Join us at The Taproom in Old Town Albuquerque for ALL NIGHT HAPPY HOUR, discounted appetizers, and some great performances on our patio stage!Hosted by Billy Crooze
Old Town 2nd Saturday Nights
Wander Old Town as we stay open late & rediscover our enchanted evenings every 2nd Saturday. To see the full line-up of what's in store, go to: albuquerqueoldtown.com/nights About: Old Town 2nd Saturday Nights is all about bringing fresh energy to Albuquerque's historic heart, inviting the community to rediscover its rich cultural roots and timeless charm, ensuring this cherished local treasure continues to thrive for future generations.
The Chachalacas // Old Town Second Saturdays at Plaza Don Luis
Take yourself to another time, with dreamy sounds of The Chachalacas at Plaza Don Luis, Saturday, July 12th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm! Stop on by for some Second Saturday vibes! The Chachalacas are playing along with many other events all around Old Town! Live music, discounts, activities, and participating stores open later on Second Saturdays this Summer! Only in Old Town!
Open Mic Night in the Taproom at Old Town
Calling all singers, comedians, and performers!!!Join us at The Taproom in Old Town Albuquerque for ALL NIGHT HAPPY HOUR, discounted appetizers, and some great performances on our patio stage!Hosted by Billy Crooze
Open Mic Night in the Taproom at Old Town
Calling all singers, comedians, and performers!!!Join us at The Taproom in Old Town Albuquerque for ALL NIGHT HAPPY HOUR, discounted appetizers, and some great performances on our patio stage!Hosted by Billy Crooze
Open Mic Night in the Taproom at Old Town
Calling all singers, comedians, and performers!!!Join us at The Taproom in Old Town Albuquerque for ALL NIGHT HAPPY HOUR, discounted appetizers, and some great performances on our patio stage!Hosted by Billy Crooze
August 2025
Open Mic Night in the Taproom at Old Town
Calling all singers, comedians, and performers!!!Join us at The Taproom in Old Town Albuquerque for ALL NIGHT HAPPY HOUR, discounted appetizers, and some great performances on our patio stage!Hosted by Billy Crooze
Old Town 2nd Saturday Nights
Wander Old Town as we stay open late & rediscover our enchanted evenings every 2nd Saturday. To see the full line-up of what's in store, go to: albuquerqueoldtown.com/nights About: Old Town 2nd Saturday Nights is all about bringing fresh energy to Albuquerque's historic heart, inviting the community to rediscover its rich cultural roots and timeless charm, ensuring this cherished local treasure continues to thrive for future generations.
Open Mic Night in the Taproom at Old Town
Calling all singers, comedians, and performers!!!Join us at The Taproom in Old Town Albuquerque for ALL NIGHT HAPPY HOUR, discounted appetizers, and some great performances on our patio stage!Hosted by Billy Crooze
