Guide to Summer Concerts in the Albuquerque Area

Summer is for relaxing and taking a break during some of the year’s warmest months. The music scene in Albuquerque is sure to have something to accompany whatever adventures await.

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.

Isleta Amphitheater is the famous and most popular outdoor amphitheater situated in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The amphitheater boasts an impressive 15,000 capacity.

In the heart of Downtown Albuquerque stands a majestic and historic theater unlike any other. Experience live performances, movies, art and more at this favorite Albuquerque landmark.

Launchpad has been a staple in the Albuquerque music scene for over 20 years. It has been a home to local bands and a beloved stop for national and international touring acts, countless musicians have played the Launchpad stage to audiences of all ages.

Seating up to 1985 patrons, Popejoy Hall is the largest such venue in the state. Popejoy hosts touring Broadway shows, symphony concerts, musical soloists and artists of international caliber, world-renowned ballet and modern dance companies, and noted speakers from a broad spectrum of disciplines.

The Rio Rancho Events Center (RREC) located in Rio Rancho, NM is a 7,000 seat multi-purpose facility with 165,000 square feet of extended floor space. The Rio Rancho Events Center is ideal to host concerts, sporting events, family shows, conferences, banquets, and cultural programs.

The outdoor Amphitheater seats over 4,000 guests and features top musical acts under a canopy of stars. Concerts held at the Amphitheater also feature food and beverage service.

The Sunshine Building is an historic building in downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico, located at the intersection of Central Avenue and Second Street. The six-story building was designed by the El Paso firm of Trost & Trost and built in 1924, originally housing offices and a 920-seat movie theater.