Albuquerque’s iconic outdoor music venue is entering a new era. Beginning with the 2026 concert season, the city’s longtime amphitheater will officially debut under a new name.

Red Velvet brings a powerful and long-overdue story to the stage, blending history, imagination, and emotional truth into a theatrical experience that resonates far beyond its 19th-century setting.

Albuquerque Funny Fiesta returns this year with a renewed sense of purpose, humor, and hometown pride, offering a full week dedicated to comedy in all its forms.

Musical Theatre Southwest is bringing one of the most visually striking and emotionally resonant stories ever adapted for the stage to Albuquerque with its upcoming production of The Prince of Egypt.

The Chicharra Poetry Slam Festival brings together poets, performers, and audiences for three and a half days of high-energy competition, experimentation, and connection — and it’s doing so at a scale few could have predicted so early on.

The New Mexico Burlesque Festival has quietly become one of Albuquerque’s most anticipated annual events, evolving into a Valentine’s Day weekend tradition that blends spectacle, history, and subversive artistry.

The 2026 Sundance Film Festival officially announced this year’s award winners during a ceremony held at The Ray Theatre in Park City, Utah, celebrating the artists and films that defined one of the most memorable editions in the Festival’s history. With the final day of the Festival approaching on February 1, Sundance paused to recognize stories that challenged, inspired, and reflected the world through fresh cinematic voices.

Monday unfolded as one of the most emotionally resonant days of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, delivering a lineup that balanced intimate storytelling with broader reflections on community, history, and humanity.