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Albuquerque Events Calendar

Albuquerque is a must-see destination overflowing with culturally significant activities and events. Browse through our Albuquerque events calendar and discover the city’s vast diversity in arts, history, music and sports. Let our Albuquerque guide show you all the ways you can enjoy New Mexico with our abundance of exciting and unique things to do in Albuquerque.

March

Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festival:
March Rio Grand Arts & Crafts Festival - Celebrate the coming of spring and watch some of the most amazing art come to life at the March Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival! This festival features 225 of the nations best artists and craftsmen, entertainment, artists' demonstrations, food, and fun for the whole family!

Old Town Ghost Tours: Every night starting at 8:00PM
Tours of Old Town offer nightly ghost tours of the historic Old Town. This is a fun way to learn about who still hangs around after all these years. You may be surprised!

University of New Mexico LOBO Basketball
UNM Lobo Basketball:

April

Gathering of Nations Pow Wow:
Gathering of Nations Pow Wow - The UNM Arena (The Pit), which has been the home of the Gathering of Nations PowWow for the past 23 years, will be under construction in April 2010. The event will be held outside, on the University of NM football field. Dancing and singing competitions, the Indian Traders Market, Stage 49, and the crowning of Miss Indian World will continue.

May

Albuquerque Wine Festival: Memorial Day Weekend -
Albuquerque Wine Festival - Have a great weekend and enjoy delicious New Mexico wines, live music, food, and arts and crafts! Learn about award-winning wines of New Mexico at the free seminars, or browse the beautiful artwork of local craftspeople!

June

New Mexico Arts & Crafts Fair:
NM Arts & Crafts Fair - This is a must-see summer time event that features New Mexico artisans and craftspeople of all ages in a gallery like setting.

Albuquerque Pride:
Albuquerque Pride - This event has become New Mexico’s largest and most attended lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender event. This is a week of Pride for the diverse community of Albuquerque.

July

International Folk Art Market:
International Folk Art Market - This is the largest annual international folk art market in the world! Enjoy a festive, two-day event on Museum Hill in Santa Fe, New Mexico adjoining the Museum of International Folk Art. This is wonderful opportunity to meet folk artists from around the globe!

Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival:
Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival - The Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival is one of the world’s preeminent music festivals bringing distinguished musicians, and emerging young talent to perform during its 6-week season. Festival concerts take place in the historic St. Francis Auditorium, the Lensic Performing Arts Center in Santa Fe, and at the KiMo Theatre in Albuquerque.

Santa Fe Spanish Market:
59th Annual Traditional Spanish Market - This popular event is a favorite for residents and visitors alike. Spanish Market features handmade traditional arts by over 200 local Hispanic artists as well as continuous live music and dance, art demonstrations and regional foods. Enjoy a taste of New Mexico’s vibrant Spanish culture!

August

Santa Fe Indian Market:
Annual Santa Fe Indian Market - This world-famous market, showcases more than 1,000 Native American artists who sell their pottery, weaving, jewelry, basketry and other traditional work and demonstrate their time-honored techniques on the Plaza. Get there early because this market typically draws 100,000 visitors from around the globe.

Albuquerque Film Festival:
Albuquerque Film Festival - - Albuquerque is the third-largest production center in the United States, playing host to several major film and TV productions. The Albuquerque Film Festival brings it all together with an excited array of events wrapped up into one fabulous festival!

September

New Mexico Wine Festival at Bernalillo: Labor Day Weekend -
NM Wine Festival - A premier wine festival event in the southwest! Just north of Albuquerque in the historic town of Bernalillo is the biggest wine festival in the state. Lots of great cultural music, arts and crafts, jewelry and foods make this a fabulous weekend for wine!

New Mexico State Fair:
New Mexico State Fair - Enjoy two full weeks of fabulous entertainment, rodeos, concerts, food, activities and much much more at the annual NM State Fair!

Globalquerque:
Globalquerque - Enjoy a series of live fun filled events, activities and workshops that include dance, music and hands-on activities for the young and the inquisitive of all ages. Activities are geared towards both children and adults.

University of New Mexico LOBO Football
UNM Lobo Football:

October

Albuquerque International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta:
Albuquerque International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta - Witness the largest gathering of balloons in the world. Hundreds of hot air balloons come together as the most photographed event on Earth! This annual event held in October is held just 50 minutes south of Santa Fe.

Santa Fe Film Festival:
Santa Fe Film Festival - Santa Fe steps into the main spotlight during this five-day film festival full of innovative programming. The festival showcases more than 200 independent narrative films, documentaries celebrating the creative spirit.

December

Annual River of Lights:
River of Lights is a perfect way to kick off the holiday season. Every year the Albuquerque Bio Park displays an illuminated array of holiday lights and displays for the whole family to experience and enjoy.