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 Street
Saturday, October 7
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
7:00AM
National Anthem - USAF Academy Band
5:00PM
The Panhandlers
9:00AM
USAF Academy Band
8:00PM
Austin Van
Monday, October 9
7:00AM
National Anthem - Leah Black
No Events Scheduled
Tuesday, October 10
7:00AM
National Anthem - Suzan Tipton
No Events Scheduled
Wednesday, October
7:00AM
National Anthem - The New MexiChords
No Events Scheduled
Thursday, October 12
7:00AM
National Anthem - Erin Michelle
5:00PM
Derryl Perry
9:00AM
Erin Michelle
8:00PM
Mountain Top Rock
Friday, October 13
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
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
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
