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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.
Entertainment is offered in three 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.
Main Street
A variety of strolling performers will be wandering Main Street entertaining guests along Concession Row.
North and South Main Street
A variety of strolling performers will be performing at the North and South ends of Main Street entertaining guests.
Main Street Stage
Saturday, October 1
Morning Session |
Evening Session |
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6:45AM |
National Anthem - The Choir from the Cathedral of St. John |
5:00PM |
USAF Academy Band |
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9:00AM |
Mountain Top Rock |
8:00PM |
Tylor Brandon |
Sunday, October 2
Morning Session |
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Evening Session |
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7:00AM |
National Anthem - USAF Academy Band |
5:00PM |
Black Pearl Band NM |
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9:00AM |
USAF Academy Band |
8:00PM |
Cellicion Traditional Dancers (Zuni Pueblo) - Indian Pueblo Cultural Center |
Monday, October 3
Morning Session |
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Evening Session |
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7:00AM |
National Anthem - Bobby Garcia |
No Events Scheduled |
Tuesday, October 4
Morning Session |
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Evening Session |
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7:00AM |
National Anthem - The New MexiChords |
No Events Scheduled |
Wednesday, October 5
Morning Session |
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Evening Session |
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7:00AM |
National Anthem - Ambrosia Romo |
No Events Scheduled |
Thursday, October 6
Morning Session |
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Evening Session |
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7:00AM |
National Anthem - New Mexico Philharmonic Young Musician Initiative |
5:00PM |
Big K & Blue Train |
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9:00AM |
Sky City Buffalo Ram Dancers (Acoma) - Indian Pueblo Cultural Center |
8:00PM |
Entourage Jazz |
Friday, October 7
Morning Session |
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Evening Session |
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7:00AM |
National Anthem - Brittany Graham |
5:00PM |
The Panhandlers |
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9:00AM |
Nathaniel Krantz |
8:00PM |
Mirage - A Santana Experience |
Saturday, October 8
Morning Session |
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Evening Session |
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7:00AM |
National Anthem - 44th Army Band |
1:00PM |
Music Fiesta - Restless Road |
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9:00AM |
44th Army Band |
2:30PM |
Music Fiesta - Lainey Wilson |
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4:00PM |
Music Fiesta - Cole Swindell |
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8:00PM |
Brandon Saiz |
Sunday, October 9
Morning Session |
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Evening Session |
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7:00AM |
National Anthem - UNM Concert Choir |
No Events Scheduled |
Strolling Performers
A variety of strolling performers will entertaining guests along Main Street as well as performing at the North and South ends of Main Street. Strolling
performers are scheduled on double session days,
from 8:30AM to 10:30AM and 5:00PM to 7:00PM.
| Strolling Performer | Mariachi Tenampa |
| Strolling Performer | National Institute of Flamenco |
| Strolling Performer | Emergence Productions |
