Albuquerque Events: September 18th - 20th

If you’re looking for things to do in Albuquerque this weekend (September 18th - 20th… I got you!

I’ve been Albuquerque’s go-to guide for weekend events since July 2022! It’s my mission to help change the stigma that Albuquerque is boring. There’s always something to do, I promise.

I am not affiliated with any of the organizations hosting these events. The information below is subject to change at any time by the organizer. Please reach out to them directly for more information and to verify event details. I’m human and can make mistakes with event information.

If you have an upcoming weekend event that you’d like to share with me, please send me the details (alex@abqlifestyle.com).

*Free to attend — food, drinks, vendors, and other offerings may have additional costs.

Friday, September 18, 2026

NM State Fair

  • 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

  • Expo NM (300 San Pedro Dr SE)

8th Annual Prickly Pear Festival

  • 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

  • Gutierrez Hubbell House (6029 Isleta Blvd SW)

*8th Annual Chile Ristra Harvest Festival

  • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  • Dolores Huerta Gateway Park (100 Isleta Blvd SW)

Oil Gurus Pop Up

  • 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

  • Sawmill Market (1909 Bellamah Ave NW)

Live Music: Hot Commodities

  • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

  • Casa Rondeña Winery (733 Chavez Rd)

Adult Night: Creature Features

  • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

  • Explora (1701 Mountain Rd NW)

*Live Music: Hello Darlin’

  • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

  • Boxing Bear Brewing (8420 Firestone Ln NE)

*Live @ Winrock Fall Concert Series: Ivon Ulibarri & Cafe Mocha

  • 6:30 PM - 9:20 PM

  • Winrock Park (2100 Louisiana Blvd NE)

ABQ Isotopes vs. Salt Lake Bees

  • 6:35 PM

  • Isotopes Park (1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE)

*Karaoke Fridays

  • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

  • High and Dry Brewing (529 Adams St NE)

*Live Music: One More Dilver Dollar

  • 7:00 PM

  • The Block (7805 Enchanted Hills Blvd NE)

Comedy: Zarna Garga

  • 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM

  • Quezada's Comedy Club (54 Jemez Canyon Dam Rd)

Comedy: Ashley Gavin

  • 9:30 PM

  • Hyena's Comedy Club (2100 Louisiana Blvd NE #434)

Saturday, September 19, 2026

*Downtown Growers Market

  • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Robinson Park (810 Copper Ave NW)

*Los Ranchos Growers’ and Art Market

  • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Hartnett Park (6718 Rio Grande Blvd NW)

From Field to Ristra: Celebrating Pueblo Chile Traditions

  • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (2401 12th St NW)

NM State Fair

  • 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

  • Expo NM (300 San Pedro Dr SE)

8th Annual Prickly Pear Festival

  • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Gutierrez Hubbell House (6029 Isleta Blvd SW)

McCall’s Pumpkin Patch

  • 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

  • McCall’s Pumpkin Patch (2 McCall Lane)

Sip & Paint Party

  • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

  • Casa Rondeña Winery (733 Chavez Rd)

*Fall Centennial Concert Series

  • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

  • Route 66 Visitors Center (12300 Central Ave SW)

*Mother Road Market: Celebrating 100 Years of Route 66

  • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

  • El Vado ABQ (2500 Central Ave SW)

Drag Bingo

  • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

  • Canteen Brewhouse (2381 Aztec Rd NE)

SOMOS ABQ Festival

  • 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

  • National Hispanic Cultural Center (1701 4th St SW)

Concert: The Warning with PRCA Xtreme Bulls

  • 4:00 PM

  • Tingley Coliseum (300 San Pedro Dr NE)

Bands of Enchantment Outdoor Music Festival

  • 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM

  • Central Ave & 5th St

Live Music: Son Como Son

  • 4:30 PM

  • La Entrada Park (84 W. La Entrada)

*Live Music: Felix y Los Gatos Band

  • 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

  • Sawmill Market (1909 Bellamah Ave NW)

ABQ Isotopes vs. Salt Lake Bees

  • 6:35 PM

  • Isotopes Park (1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE)

*Live Music: Nate Fox Band

  • 7:00 PM

  • The Block (7805 Enchanted Hills Blvd NE)

Comedy: Zarna Garga

  • 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM

  • Quezada's Comedy Club (54 Jemez Canyon Dam Rd)

Live Music: Bad Things - Hair Glam Tribute Band

  • 8:00 PM

  • Backstage at Revel (4720 Alexander Blvd NE)

Comedy: Ashley Gavin

  • 9:30 PM

  • Hyena's Comedy Club (2100 Louisiana Blvd NE #434)

Sunday, September 20, 2026

*Foothills Wild Guided Hike

  • 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

  • Elena Gallegos | Cottonwood Spring Trail (7100 Tramway Blvd NE)

NM State Fair

  • 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

  • Expo NM (300 San Pedro Dr SE)

McCall’s Pumpkin Patch

  • 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

  • McCall’s Pumpkin Patch (2 McCall Lane)

*Rail Yards Market

  • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

  • ABQ Rail Yards (777 1st St SW)

Pretty Pout Lip Gloss Bar

  • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

  • Sawmill Market (1909 Bellamah Ave NW)

ABQ Isotopes vs. Salt Lake Bees

  • 1:35 PM

  • Isotopes Park (1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE)

*Live Music: The Boom Roots Collective

  • 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

  • Kaktus Brewing Co. (471 South Hill in Bernalillo)

*Live Music: One More Silver Dollar Band

  • 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

  • Canteen Brewhouse (2381 Aztec Rd NE)

*Brain Gang Trivia

  • 6:00 PM

  • The Block (7805 Enchanted Hills Blvd NE)

Concert: Kehlani

  • 6:30 PM

  • First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater (5601 University Blvd SE)

*Outdoor Movie: Matilda

  • 7:00 PM

  • The Block (7805 Enchanted Hills Blvd NE)

Movies on the Lanes: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story

  • 8:00 PM

  • Skidmore's Holiday Bowl (7515 Lomas Blvd NE)

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