(Albuquerque, N.M.) — The Albuquerque Convention Center is excited to welcome Leonid & Friends, presented by Danny Zelisko Presents, to the Kiva Auditorium on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 10, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Ticketmaster.com, with presale access available using code LEONID.
Leonid & Friends have blown the minds of legions of fans with their uncanny ability to capture the spirit, musicality, and fire of American supergroup Chicago. Every performance feels like a deep dive into the heart of one of America’s greatest rock bands.
Leonid & Friends bring their powerhouse performance back on the road with a show that’s more than just music; it’s a celebration of the legendary band Chicago. With uncanny precision and overflowing joy, they perform classics like “25 or 6 to 4,” “Saturday in the Park,” “Beginnings,” “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” “If You Leave Me Now,” and more, capturing the essence of Chicago’s golden era with every note.
The band’s passion for this music is contagious, turning every concert into a shared celebration of timeless songs and unforgettable melodies. Whether you’re a lifelong Chicago fan or hearing these classics for the first time, this show is a must-see for anyone who loves great music played with heart, soul, and staggering skill. Don’t miss out, get your tickets now for an unforgettable night of musical brilliance!
Leonid & Friends | Official Band Website
ABOUT DANNY ZELISKO PRESENTS
Danny Zelisko began promoting shows in Arizona, in 1974, as a 19-year-old transplant from Chicago. He soon founded the legendary concert promotion firm, Evening Star Productions, making the southwest a viable stop on most tours, producing thousands of shows over the years in Arizona, Las Vegas and New Mexico and eventually, all over the USA. Danny proudly partnered Grateful Dead shows with Bill Graham Presents in Phoenix and Las Vegas in the 80s and 90s, which helped transform this area of the country into a concert hotbed that benefitted from this vision to this day. After a brief dalliance with the corporate world of concert producing, Zelisko went solo again in 2011, producing thousands of shows since with many of his favorite acts that he grew up with, in the business, focusing locally on the Celebrity Theatre and Talking Stick Resort. In 2020, Danny put out a book to unanimous acclaim called ALL EXCE$$, covering his life and career over the years, available on Amazon. As a huge music fan, his current plans include booking even more shows all over the country, making sure that people all over feel the LIVE ON-STAGE excitement of the great bands he has been exposed to since The Beatles put out their first record in 1963. THERE IS NOTHING LIKE A GREAT LIVE CONCERT is the mantra!
ABOUT KIVA AUDITORIUM
The stunning Kiva Auditorium is where the “Stars” shine bright in Albuquerque, George Lopez, Eddie Vedder, Jerry Seinfeld and Norah Jones hava all graced the stage in one of New Mexico’s most beloved entertainment destinations. Located on the upper level of the West Complex, the Kiva Auditorium boasts a proscenium stage and half-round seating for 2,300 people, making it an elegant but intimate setting for concerts, comedy shows, lectures, general sessions or graduations.
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