The Albuquerque Convention Center kicks off the summer season

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Albuquerque Convention Center (ACC) is set to deliver an exciting summer season, featuring an array of entertainment, sporting and cultural events aimed at attracting visitors and enlivening downtown Albuquerque.

The ACC, New Mexico’s largest publicly owned meeting and exhibit space, located in the heart of downtown Albuquerque, continues to solidify its reputation as a premier venue for hosting diverse events, from intimate meetings to large-scale conventions, entertainment and sporting tournaments.

“The Albuquerque Convention Center’s summer lineup reflects our commitment to bringing high-quality and diverse events to the community,” said Ray Roa, ACC general manager. “Whether you’re coming for a concert, a comedy show, or a family event, the ACC is proud to be the place where the Albuquerque community comes together.”

This year’s summer events highlight the ACC’s facilities and will provide visitors and locals with unforgettable experiences.

The ACC’s Kiva Auditorium is hosting high-profile comedians and musicians, bringing Albuquerque a star-studded entertainment lineup:

• David Spade, stand-up comedian – June 21, 2025.
• Brit Floyd, a Pink Floyd tribute band – July 31, 2025.
• America, Encore Tour 2025 concert – August 3, 2025
• Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, 1966 American band – August 9, 2025.

The ACC is hosting multiple conferences and events for locals and worldwide visitors to attend: 

• Duke City Comic Con, an epic weekend of comics, cosplay, and fandom fun – June 27-29, 2025 
• New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame Banquet – June 29, 2025
• ABQ Pride Fest – June 7, 2025, at the Civic Plaza *Move Above NM Sports Hall Banquet*
• Mariachi Spectacular, a musical experience – July 9-11, 2025

The ACC is hosting softball and baseball tournaments in its renowned Jennifer Riordan Spark Kindness Sports Complex:

• USSSA NM State Championships – June 6-8, 2025
• Pathway Baseball, Pathway Albuquerque 2025- June 9-20, 2025

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About Albuquerque Convention Center 

Albuquerque Convention Center is part of the ASM Global portfolio, the largest and most diverse network of premier convention and trade show venues for millions of exhibitors and attendees across an extensive worldwide footprint that spans five continents. Located between the Rio Grande River and the Sandia Mountains in the heart of downtown Albuquerque, the 600,000- square-foot multipurpose complex offers flexible indoor and outdoor meeting and exhibit space that can accommodate events of up to 20,000 people. Its elegant yet intimate Kiva Auditorium boasts a proscenium stage and half-round seating for up to 2,300 people perfect for concerts, comedy shows, lectures and more. Civic Plaza, the largest public outdoor space in the center of downtown with a purpose to enhance the city’s sense of community, has a capacity of 20,000 people with a sizeable performance stage and large-scale movie projection system. The Jennifer Riordan Spark Kindness Regional Sports Complex features five fully lit, 100% turf championship- level baseball fields with on-site batting cages, and grandstand seating perfect for collegiate and regional tournaments and events. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. 

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