Entertainment Schedule
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta features many wonderful experiences!
In addition to the magical spectacle of balloons, we showcase some of the most talented performers of our day – most of them local New Mexicans – representing a myriad of styles and genres. We hope you’ll plan to attend Balloon Fiesta for each and every session to enjoy this line-up of world-class talent.
Submissions will be considered for Balloon Fiesta’s Main Street and North Main Street Stages, Main Street Strolling Performances, and internal events. Selections for performances will be made between January and May each year for that year’s Balloon Fiesta.
Entertainment is offered in multiple locations, so have your cameras ready!
Main Street Stage
Located at the center of Main Street, this stage will feature our National Anthem performers, local dance and music talent, and a wide variety of musical performances during Balloon Fiesta.
North and South Main Street
A variety of performers will be featured at the North and South ends of Main Street entertaining guests along Concession Row.
Main Street Stage – 2025 Schedule
Saturday, October 4
| Morning Session | |
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| 6:45 AM | National Anthem by Deanna Richard |
| 9:30 AM | Oak Canyon Dancers – Jemez Pueblo |
| Evening Session | |
|---|---|
| 5:15 PM | USAF Academy Band – Wild Blue Country |
Sunday, October 5
| Morning Session | |
|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | National Anthem by USAF Academy Band – Wild Blue Country |
| 9:30 AM | USAF Academy Band – Wild Blue Country |
| Evening Session | |
|---|---|
| 5:15 PM | Austin Van |
Monday, October 6
| Morning Session | |
|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | National Anthem by Cat Powdrell |
| 8:30 AM | Mariachi Tenampa |
| 9:30 AM | Baila! Baila! Dance Company |
| Evening Session | |
|---|---|
| No Events Scheduled |
Tuesday, October 7
| Morning Session | |
|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | National Anthem by Toni Morgan |
| Evening Session | |
|---|---|
| No Events Scheduled |
Wednesday, October 8
| Morning Session | |
|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | National Anthem by Leah Black |
| Evening Session | |
|---|---|
| No Events scheduled |
Thursday, October 9
| Morning Session | |
|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | National Anthem by Bobby Garcia |
| 9:30 AM | Kallestewa Dance Group – Pueblo of Zuni |
| Evening Session | |
|---|---|
| 5:15 PM | Entourage Jazz |
Friday, October 10
| Morning Session | |
|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | National Anthem by Roosevelt Middle School Choir |
| 9:30 AM | The Next Generation Dance Group |
| Evening Session | |
|---|---|
| 5:15 PM | Derry Perry |
Saturday, October 11
| Morning Session | |
|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | National Anthem by Enchanted Mesa Show Chorus |
| 9:30 AM | Jemez Red Mesa Dance Group – Pueblo of Jemez |
| Evening Session | |
|---|---|
| 5:15 PM | Nathaniel Krantz |
Sunday, October 12
| Morning Session | |
|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | National Anthem by The New MexiChrods |
| Evening Session | |
|---|---|
| No Events Scheduled |
North and South Main Street Performers
A variety of performers will entertain guests at the North and South ends of Main Street. North and South Main Street Performers are scheduled on double session days from 8:30AM to 9:30AM and 5:15PM to 6:15PM.
| North Main Street | Mariachi Tenampa Baila! Baila! Dance Company |
| South Main Street | Mariachi Tenampa Baila! Baila! Dance Company |