Downtown Albuquerque Arts & Cultural District

03/12/2025

Coming to Downtown!

01/04/2024

Downtown Albuquerque Arts & Cultural District (old page) and the Downtown ABQ MainStreet have joined forces to bring you an extraordinary Facebook experience! and the Downtown ABQ MainStreet have joined forces to bring you an extraordinary Facebook experience!

🏙️✨ Explore the pulse of our dynamic city on our revamped page at Downtown ABQ MainStreet and Arts & Culture District (NEW PAGE!). 🌟

🚀🎊 Embrace the New Year with us as we unveil a fresh platform to celebrate the essence of art, culture, and everything Downtown Albuquerque has to offer!

🎨🎭 Plus, continue to stay up to date on all things Downtown as we bring you the latest happenings, events, and more! 📆💫

01/03/2024

🎉 Exciting News! 🎨

We're thrilled to announce the merger of Downtown Albuquerque Arts & Cultural District and Downtown ABQ MainStreet into one fantastic new page! 🏙️✨

New Page > facebook.com/dtabqmainstreet

🌟 Join us in welcoming the New Year with a brand new space to celebrate art, culture, and all things Downtown Albuquerque! 🚀🎊

01/02/2024

Happy 2024! Thanks to Visit Albuquerque for this great list of reasons to visit ABQ this year- take a look at some highlighted Downtown locations!

The Groove Artspace
505 Central
Wing It Up

With its rich history and diverse outdoor activities, Albuquerque makes a unique vacation

12/19/2023

🎁 Looking for a great last minute gift? The DowntownABQ Gift Card is perfect for anyone who enjoys heading Downtown! Use this digital gift card to shop at 34 different businesses. Businesses include restaurants, coffee shops, retail spaces, bars & breweries.

Head to our website to email a gift card to your friends, family, co-workers or yourself!

https://dtabqmainstreet.org/

12/15/2023

🎁 Get your last minute shopping done and support local artists and creatives at the same time! Head to OT Circus tomorrow morning for a festive holiday market and find treasures of all kinds. Pick up a coffee and brunch from Curious Toast Cafe right across the street!

OT Circus Holiday Market
709 Central Ave. NW
9am - 2pm

12/14/2023

Downtown Albuquerque crowded street scene on Central Ave. Image is most likely 1940s/50s. Who's headed Downtown this weekend??

This walkable neighborhood has:
🍻 22 bars/breweries
☕ 11 coffee shops
🎨 16 different galleries and art spaces
🍱 50 restaurants
👕 25 retail/shopping businesses

Check out all of these businesses on our new website business directory!
https://dtabqmainstreet.org/exploredowntown

Head out to Drink Local Downtown ABQ this Saturday for extended drink specials at participating bars & breweries! 4-8pm

12/13/2023

✨🍸🥂 NEW to Downtown is Luxe Lounge- New Mexico's FIRST zero proof bar! This non-alcoholic bar and lounge is a gorgeous space to entertain with friends while still enjoying deliciously crafted drinks. Luxe Lounge ABQ

Located on the ground level of the history Simms Building on Gold Ave.
Hours: Tuesday - Thursday: 1-10pm
Friday & Saturday: 2-11pm
Happy Hour: 3-6pm daily

400 Gold Ave. Suite 105

12/12/2023

❄️🥂🍻 Join Downtown bars and breweries for extended drink specials and live music! This month Drink Local Downtown is focusing on sipping, shopping, and savoring the holiday season.

Participating locations: Boese Brothers Brewery , Red Door Brewing Company , Sister , Damacios Bar & Tapas , Canvas Artistry - Kitchen Bar Art Music , Echoes Albuquerque (pictured), Sidetrack Brewing Co. 505 Central (Moonwalk Bar / Packies) and Safe House Distilling Co.

Get cozy and head Downtown this Saturday!
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In partnership with ABQCore Neighborhood Association
Follow Drink Local Downtown ABQ
Sponsored by CABQ Arts & Culture

12/11/2023

New mural Downtown from Little Lady Wolf (Juliana Chavez) and LA based artist VELA! Go check it out in person- find it on 3rd Street between Gold and Silver. Stop by the alley that splits the block and you'll spot it!

12/08/2023

12/08/2023

🚂💨🎁 THIS weekend is the annual Rail Yards Market ABQ Holiday Market! This two day event is on both Saturday and Sunday (with different vendors each day- so go twice!) 10am - 4pm.

Park & Ride! Consider utilizing the City's Park and Ride to reduce parking in the historic and largely residential Barelas neighborhood. Park at the zoo instead and receive a quick drop off at the market and back again. Walk or bike! Free bike valet.
Details here: https://railyardsmarket.org/holiday-market.php

>> 2 DAY IN-PERSON EVENT
>> Sat & Sun 10am-4pm
>> 250+ Vendors
>> FREE Entry
>> FREE Parking
>> FREE BIKE VALET
>> FREE Park & Ride from the Zoo
>>ADA Accessible
>>Pet Friendly
>>SNAP Welcome & Doubled

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