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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

March 20, 2025 - May 4, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Plant Medicine // An Altar by Alexandra Bowers

Lapis Room - Plaza Don Luis 303 Romero St NW, Suite 107, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87104
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

April 26, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

A Plaza Don Luis Festival // Bloom N' Buzz

Old Town Albuquerque 200 N Plaza St NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87104
‘Bloom N’ Buzz’
A free community event celebrating local flowers, pollinators, and New Mexico wine!
April 26, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

DJ Speed One // Plaza Don Luis Spring Music Series

Plaza Don Luis 303 Romero St NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87104
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).
April 26, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Le Chat Lunatique // Plaza Don Luis Spring Music Series

Plaza Don Luis 303 Romero St NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87104
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."
April 29, 2025 - April 30, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Open Mic Night in the Taproom at Old Town

The Taproom at Old Town 524 Romero St NW, Albuquerque, 87104
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

May 4, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Lani Nash // Plaza Don Luis Spring Music Series

Plaza Don Luis 303 Romero St NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87104
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.)
May 6, 2025 - May 7, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Open Mic Night in the Taproom at Old Town

The Taproom at Old Town 524 Romero St NW, Albuquerque, 87104
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 8, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Adam Bustamante // 'The Birds and the Bees' Opening reception

Old Town Albuquerque 200 N Plaza St NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87104
Local figurative painter, Adam Bustamante, offers colorful perspectives on old patterns and inner worlds in his debut solo show opening at Lapis Room.
May 10, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Dan Golden // Plaza Don Luis Springs Music Series

Old Town Albuquerque 200 N Plaza St NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87104
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).
May 11, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

MAMMA MARKET

Room 62 Gallery 422 San Felipe St NW Unit b, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87104
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!  
May 13, 2025 - May 14, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Open Mic Night in the Taproom at Old Town

The Taproom at Old Town 524 Romero St NW, Albuquerque, 87104
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 17, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Surf Lords // Plaza Don Luis Spring Music Series

Old Town Albuquerque 200 N Plaza St NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87104
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).
May 20, 2025 - May 21, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Open Mic Night in the Taproom at Old Town

The Taproom at Old Town 524 Romero St NW, Albuquerque, 87104
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 24, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Flambeaux // Plaza Don Luis Spring Music Series

Old Town Albuquerque 200 N Plaza St NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87104
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).
May 27, 2025 - May 28, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Open Mic Night in the Taproom at Old Town

The Taproom at Old Town 524 Romero St NW, Albuquerque, 87104
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 31, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Drama Bond // Plaza Don Luis Spring Music Series

Old Town Albuquerque 200 N Plaza St NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87104
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

June 3, 2025 - June 4, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Open Mic Night in the Taproom at Old Town

The Taproom at Old Town 524 Romero St NW, Albuquerque, 87104
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
June 7, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Gilbert Uribe // Plaza Don Luis Spring Music Series

Old Town Albuquerque 200 N Plaza St NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87104
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.'
June 10, 2025 - June 11, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Open Mic Night in the Taproom at Old Town

The Taproom at Old Town 524 Romero St NW, Albuquerque, 87104
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
June 14, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

DJ Speed One // Plaza Don Luis Spring Music Series

Old Town Albuquerque 200 N Plaza St NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87104
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!
June 17, 2025 - June 18, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Open Mic Night in the Taproom at Old Town

The Taproom at Old Town 524 Romero St NW, Albuquerque, 87104
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
June 21, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Lani Nash // Plaza Don Luis Spring Music Series

Old Town Albuquerque 200 N Plaza St NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87104
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.)
June 24, 2025 - June 25, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Open Mic Night in the Taproom at Old Town

The Taproom at Old Town 524 Romero St NW, Albuquerque, 87104
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
June 28, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Flambeaux // Plaza Don Luis Spring Music Series

Old Town Albuquerque 200 N Plaza St NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87104
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

July 1, 2025 - July 2, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Open Mic Night in the Taproom at Old Town

The Taproom at Old Town 524 Romero St NW, Albuquerque, 87104
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
July 8, 2025 - July 9, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Open Mic Night in the Taproom at Old Town

The Taproom at Old Town 524 Romero St NW, Albuquerque, 87104
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
July 12, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Chachalacas // Old Town Second Saturdays at Plaza Don Luis

Old Town Albuquerque 200 N Plaza St NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87104
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!
July 15, 2025 - July 16, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Open Mic Night in the Taproom at Old Town

The Taproom at Old Town 524 Romero St NW, Albuquerque, 87104
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
July 22, 2025 - July 23, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Open Mic Night in the Taproom at Old Town

The Taproom at Old Town 524 Romero St NW, Albuquerque, 87104
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
July 29, 2025 - July 30, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Open Mic Night in the Taproom at Old Town

The Taproom at Old Town 524 Romero St NW, Albuquerque, 87104
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

August 5, 2025 - August 6, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Open Mic Night in the Taproom at Old Town

The Taproom at Old Town 524 Romero St NW, Albuquerque, 87104
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 12, 2025 - August 13, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Open Mic Night in the Taproom at Old Town

The Taproom at Old Town 524 Romero St NW, Albuquerque, 87104
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
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