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.  

If you are interested in being considered for a future Balloon Fiesta entertainment spot, please complete the Performing Artist Application. 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 March each year for that year's Balloon Fiesta.
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Entertainment is offered in multiple locations, so have your cameras ready!

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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. 

 

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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


 

Saturday, October 7
Morning Session
 
Evening Session
 

6:45AM

National Anthem - Enchanted Mesa Show Chorus

5:00PM

USAF Academy Band

9:00AM

Cellicion Traditional Zuni Dance Group

8:00PM

Black Pearl Band NM

 
 
 
Sunday, October 8
Morning Session
 
Evening Session
 

7:00AM

National Anthem - USAF Academy Band

5:00PM

The Panhandlers

9:00AM

USAF Academy Band

8:00PM

Austin Van

 
 
Monday, October 9
Morning Session
 
Evening Session                 

7:00AM

National Anthem - Leah Black

No Events Scheduled               

 
 
 
Tuesday, October 10
Morning Session
 
Evening Session                

7:00AM

National Anthem - Suzan Tipton

No Events Scheduled

 
 
Wednesday, October 11
Morning Session
 
Evening Session                

7:00AM

National Anthem - The New MexiChords

No Events Scheduled

 
Thursday, October 12
Morning Session
 
Evening Session

7:00AM

National Anthem - Erin Michelle

5:00PM

Derryl Perry

9:00AM

Erin Michelle

 8:00PM

Mountain Top Rock

  

Friday, October 13
Morning Session
 
Evening Session
 

7:00AM

National Anthem - Albuquerque Girl Choir

5:00PM

Sim Balkey and His Honky Tonk Crew

9:00AM

Kallestewa Dance Group

 8:00PM

Sim Balkey and His Honky Tonk Crew

 

 

Saturday, October 14
Morning Session
 
Evening Session 
 

7:00AM

National Anthem - 44th Army Band

1:00PM

Music Fiesta - Brandon Saiz

9:00AM

44th Army Band

2:30PM 

Music Fiesta - Runaway June

 

 

4:00PM

Music Fiesta - Lee Brice

 

 

 8:00PM

Nathaniel Krantz

 
 
Sunday, October 15
Morning Session
 
Evening Session              

7:00AM

National Anthem - Vohn

No Events Scheduled

 
  

Strolling Performers


 A variety of strolling performers will entertaining guests at the North and South ends of Main Street.
Strolling performers are scheduled on double session days,
from 9:30AM to 10:30AM and 5:00PM to 6:00PM. 
 
   
Strolling Performer Mariachi Tenampa
Strolling Performer Mariachi Amigos de Nuevo México
Strolling Performer Baila! Baila! Dance Academy