Central (Albuquerque Area)

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Get sworn in for hilarious proceedings during “The Trial,” featuring comedian Franco Escamilla, at 8 p.m. on March 20, 2027, at the Kiva Auditorium at the Albuquerque Convention Center.  Ticket presale for “The Trial” will be held from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17; use code FRANCO. General…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Balloon Discovery Center (BDC) is celebrating 25 years of introducing visitors to the science, history, and art of lighter-than-air flight at the ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®. To mark its quarter-century milestone, the BDC is debuting a brand-new interactive feature, "The Wind Factor," alongside returning fan-favorite…

Albuquerque, NM– Albuquerque audiences can celebrate the holiday season with NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet at Kiva Auditorium at the Albuquerque Convention Center on Friday, November 27, 2026. Tickets are available now through Ticketmaster. The beloved holiday production brings its 34th annual North American tour to Albuquerque, blending classical ballet with…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The 54th ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® will host the largest gathering of special shape balloons as part of the world’s premier hot air balloon event, October 3-11, 2026. This year’s event will include 117 special shape balloons, 13 of which will make their inaugural appearance. Guests…

ALBUQUERQUE – Albuquerque is ready for its close-up. Coyote vs. Acme hits theaters nationwide today, August 28, bringing the Duke City to the big screen alongside some of the most recognizable characters in animation. Filmed in and around Albuquerque, the live-action and animated feature does more than use the city…