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 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
Saturday, October 7
Morning Session |
Evening Session |
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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 |
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Evening Session |
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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 |
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Evening Session |
7:00AM |
National Anthem - Leah Black |
No Events Scheduled |
Tuesday, October 10
Morning Session |
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Evening Session |
7:00AM |
National Anthem - Suzan Tipton |
No Events Scheduled |
Wednesday, October 11
Morning Session |
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Evening Session |
7:00AM |
National Anthem - The New MexiChords |
No Events Scheduled |
Thursday, October 12
Morning Session |
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Evening Session |
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7:00AM |
National Anthem - Erin Michelle |
5:00PM |
Derryl Perry |
9:00AM |
Erin Michelle |
8:00PM |
Mountain Top Rock |
Friday, October 13
Morning Session |
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Evening Session |
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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 |
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Evening Session |
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7:00AM |
National Anthem - 44th Army Band |
1:00PM |
Music Fiesta - Brandon Saiz |
9:00AM |
44th Army Band |
2:30PM |
Music Fiesta - Runaway June |
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4:00PM |
Music Fiesta - Lee Brice |
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8:00PM |
Nathaniel Krantz |
Sunday, October 15
Morning Session |
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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 |