Key Takeaways
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Albuquerque’s fall concert calendar stays busy from October through December 2026, with shows most weekends across the city.
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Majid Jordan’s October 18 support slot for Bryson Tiller at the First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater marks a notable step in the duo’s touring profile.
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October delivers the densest run of concerts, led by the First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater and Sunshine Theatre, while November and December continue with metal, rock, and niche bookings.
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Support slots at amphitheater-level venues often signal which emerging artists are gaining momentum in the Albuquerque market.
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OnesToWatch Live highlights these emerging-artist moments and connects readers with direct ticket links for key fall shows.
Featured Shows And Ticket Links
These shows appear on the OnesToWatch radar as standout emerging-artist or headlining moments for the fall run. Each listing includes a direct ticket link.
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DOROTHY (support for Godsmack) — The Rise of Rock World Tour 2026
Monday, September 7, 2026 | First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater, Albuquerque, NM -
Turnpike Troubadours (headlining) — Wild America Tour
Friday, September 11, 2026 | New Mexico State Fair, Albuquerque, NM -
Majid Jordan (support for Bryson Tiller) — The Neo Trapsoul Tour
Sunday, October 18, 2026 | 7:30 PM | First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater, Albuquerque, NM -
glaive (headlining) — GOD SAVE THE THREE TOUR (with Tiffany Day)
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 7:30 PM | Sunshine Theatre, Albuquerque, NM
Beyond these featured dates, the fall calendar includes a dense run of October shows followed by focused November and December programming.
October 2026 Concerts In Albuquerque
October brings the heaviest concentration of concerts. The First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater handles large-format bookings, while Sunshine Theatre runs an almost continuous metal and hardcore schedule. Revel Entertainment Center and El Rey cover mid-capacity rock, hip-hop, and indie shows.
Mumford & Sons with Sierra Ferrell — Prizefighter Tour | First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater | Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 7:30 PM. This first major October amphitheater booking pairs a stadium-folk headliner with Sierra Ferrell, whose Americana sound has drawn significant critical attention.
On the same early-October stretch, For King and Country plays Kiva Auditorium on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 7:00 PM, offering Christian pop in a seated, all-ages room.
Hot Water Music | Launchpad | Thursday, October 1, 2026 | 8:00 PM. Punk rock veterans in one of Albuquerque’s most intimate standing-room venues.
Earl Sweatshirt & MIKE | El Rey Theater | Friday, October 2, 2026 | 7:00 PM. Underground hip-hop double bill with low reported ticket inventory.
Space Laces | Revel Entertainment Center | Friday, October 2, 2026 | 8:45 PM. Bass-heavy electronic set in Revel’s main room.
Tribal Seeds | Revel Entertainment Center | Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 7:00 PM. Reggae-rock act with a loyal Southwest following.
Arm’s Length with Holding Absence, Bloom, and House & Home | Sunshine Theatre | Sunday, October 4, 2026 | 7:00 PM. Post-hardcore and melodic rock lineup opening Sunshine’s October run.
Jack White | Revel Entertainment Center | Sunday, October 4, 2026 | 8:00 PM. A rare Albuquerque appearance from one of rock’s most unpredictable live performers.
BurnDown Tour: Knumears, Catalyst & Love Letter | El Rey Theater | Sunday, October 4, 2026 | 8:00 PM. Local and regional indie-rock showcase.
Hermanos Gutierrez | Popejoy Hall | Monday, October 5, 2026 | 7:30 PM. The Swiss-Ecuadorian guitar duo brings cinematic instrumental music to a seated concert hall.
Wednesday 13, Dead On A Sunday, and Above Snakes — Shocktober Blood Tour | Sunshine Theatre | Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | 7:30 PM. Horror-punk and hard rock Halloween-season billing.
Becky G | Sandia Casino Amphitheater | Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | 8:00 PM. Latin pop headliner at the casino outdoor stage.
Breaking Benjamin with Chevelle, STARSET, and Kami Kehoe | First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater | Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 6:00 PM. Hard rock amphitheater night anchored by two bands with chart histories spanning two decades.
Palace with Rollo Doherty — USA & Canada Tour 2026 | Sunshine Theatre | Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 7:30 PM. British indie-rock act on a North American run.
Combichrist | Launchpad | Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 8:00 PM. Industrial metal in a small-room format.
Hail The Sun | El Rey Theater | Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 8:00 PM. Progressive rock and post-hardcore crossover act.
Pouya | Revel Entertainment Center | Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 7:00 PM. Miami underground rap in Revel’s main room.
Thomas Rhett with ERNEST and Emily Ann Roberts — The Soundtrack to Life Tour | First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater | Friday, October 9, 2026 | 7:30 PM. Country headliner Thomas Rhett has amassed over 16 billion global streams and eight ACM Awards. ERNEST, in support, brings three CMA Triple Play Awards and 13 No. 1 songwriting credits.
$uicideboy$ — Grey Day Tour 2026 (with DRAIN, Shoreline Mafia, Shakewell, Black Kray, and $lim Gucci) | First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater | Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 6:30 PM. The New Orleans punk-rap duo’s Grey Day Tour 2026 includes a $1-per-ticket mental health contribution through PLUS1.
$uicideboy$ — Grey Day Tour 2026 (second date) | First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater | Sunday, October 11, 2026 | 6:30 PM. Back-to-back amphitheater nights for the same tour.
Demon Hunter | El Rey Theater | Monday, October 12, 2026 | 7:30 PM. Christian metal act with a dedicated Pacific Northwest fanbase.
Dying Fetus with Sanguisugabogg, Crowbar, Left To Suffer, and Deterioration | Sunshine Theatre | Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 7:30 PM. Death metal and grindcore multi-act bill.
Taking Back Sunday | Revel Entertainment Center | Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 7:00 PM. Post-hardcore veterans in a mid-capacity room.
Blitzkid | Launchpad | Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 8:00 PM. Horror-punk in a small-room setting.
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus | Backstage At Revel | Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 7:30 PM. Mid-2000s alt-rock act in Revel’s smaller room.
Staind with Seether, Hoobastank, and Hinder | First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater | Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 6:00 PM. Post-grunge amphitheater night with four acts across two generations of the format.
Rise Against | Revel Entertainment Center | Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM. Punk rock headliner in Revel’s main room.
Level Up | Revel Entertainment Center | Friday, October 16, 2026 | 8:45 PM. Electronic and dance-focused programming.
Foreigner | Isleta Resort & Casino Showroom | Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 8:00 PM. Classic rock in the casino showroom format.
Fuerza Regida — This Is Our Dream Tour 2026 | First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater | Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 8:00 PM. Regional Mexican headliner in the amphitheater’s largest Latin booking of the fall.
Nekrogoblikon with Aborted, Signs of The Swarm, and Party Cannon | Sunshine Theatre | Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 7:30 PM. Death metal and melodic death metal showcase.
OnesToWatch Pick: Majid Jordan With Bryson Tiller — October 18, 2026
Majid Jordan’s October 18 appearance with Bryson Tiller illustrates how support slots can expand an artist’s reach in Albuquerque. Toronto R&B duo Majid Al-Maskati and producer Jordan Ullman debuted with the Afterhours EP in 2014, joined OVO Sound, and co-wrote and co-produced Drake’s 6x-platinum “Hold On, We’re Going Home.” Their 2023 album Good People refined their atmospheric, late-night R&B sound. On October 18, they appear in support of Bryson Tiller on The Neo Trapsoul Tour at the 15,000-capacity First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater, underscoring the scale of stages they now occupy. This support slot is a key example of that broader trend.
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OnesToWatch Pick: glaive — October 21, 2026
glaive’s rise from hyperpop’s online underground to headlining tours comes into focus with the visuals below, which frame his upcoming Albuquerque date. These assets set the stage for his Sunshine Theatre appearance and highlight the scale of his current touring cycle.
glaive headlines the GOD SAVE THE THREE TOUR at Sunshine Theatre on October 21, with Tiffany Day in support. Sunshine Theatre serves as Albuquerque’s primary mid-capacity room for alternative and independent programming. glaive’s headlining run there signals a clear step up in his touring infrastructure. The show starts at 7:30 PM.
Randy Travis | Popejoy Hall | Friday, October 23, 2026 | 7:30 PM. Country legend in a seated performing arts venue.
Nelly | Isleta Casino and Resort | Friday, October 23, 2026 | 8:00 PM. Early-2000s hip-hop headliner in the casino showroom.
Almost Monday with Rec Hall — Thank God It’s Almost Monday Tour | Sunshine Theatre | Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 8:00 PM. Indie pop act on a dedicated headlining run.
Saosin with Silent Planet, Like Moths To Flames, and Save Us — 20 Years of Self-Titled | Sunshine Theatre | Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 7:30 PM. Post-hardcore anniversary tour.
Joanne Shaw Taylor | KiMo Theatre | Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 7:30 PM. British blues-rock guitarist in a historic seated theater.
Cradle of Filth — Majestic In Death II | Sunshine Theatre | Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 8:00 PM. Gothic metal headliner in a Halloween-adjacent booking.
The Emo Night Tour — Halloween | Sunshine Theatre | Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 8:00 PM. Curated emo and pop-punk DJ and live set event for Halloween night.
Note: The Rittz “Before The Drop Tour” is also scheduled at Sunshine Theatre on October 27, 2026, at 8:00 PM.
November 2026 Concerts In Albuquerque
November’s calendar centers on Sunshine Theatre, which maintains a near-continuous metal and hardcore schedule. Revel Entertainment Center adds rock, electronic, and punk bookings, while Launchpad, Sister Bar, and Backstage At Revel support independent and alternative acts.
Wage War | Revel Entertainment Center | Monday, November 2, 2026 | 6:30 PM. Metalcore headliner in Revel’s main room.
Harrison Gordon | Backstage At Revel | Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 8:00 PM. Singer-songwriter in Revel’s smaller room.
UB40 | Revel Entertainment Center | Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 8:00 PM. British reggae-pop act with a catalog spanning four decades.
Armored Saint with Metal Church and Livekill — The Metal Saint Tour 2026 | Sunshine Theatre | Friday, November 6, 2026 | 7:30 PM. Traditional heavy metal double bill.
Todd Rundgren | KiMo Theatre | Friday, November 6, 2026 | 7:30 PM. Rock and pop veteran in a seated theater setting.
Rival Sons with The Blue Stones and The Velveteers — Domestic Bliss Tour | Sunshine Theatre | Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 7:30 PM. Hard rock headliner with support from The Velveteers, a Colorado blues-rock duo with a growing national profile.
Underoath with August Burns Red and Atreyu | Revel Entertainment Center | Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 6:30 PM. Post-hardcore and metalcore triple bill.
Amanda Miguel | Route 66 Casino | Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 7:00 PM. Latin pop legend in a casino venue.
Conjunto Primavera | Kiva Auditorium, Albuquerque Convention Center | Sunday, November 8, 2026 | 8:00 PM. Regional Mexican act in a large seated auditorium.
Prince Daddy and The Hyena | Backstage At Revel | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 8:00 PM. Indie rock and emo in Revel’s smaller room.
King Buffalo & L.A. Witch | Sister Bar | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | 7:00 PM. Psychedelic rock and heavy garage in one of Albuquerque’s most character-driven small rooms.
ZHU | Revel Entertainment Center | Friday, November 13, 2026 | 8:30 PM. Electronic and deep house headliner.
Deathpact | Revel Entertainment Center | Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 8:45 PM. Electronic act in Revel’s main room.
The Amity Affliction with Blessthefall, Orthodox, and Buried In Spring — House of Cards Tour 2026 | Sunshine Theatre | Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | 7:30 PM. Australian metalcore headliner on a North American run.
Clara La San | El Rey Theater | Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | 8:00 PM. Indie and alternative programming in El Rey’s mid-capacity room.
AJJ | Sister Bar | Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | time TBC. Folk-punk act in a small-room setting.
Forbidden | Launchpad | Friday, November 20, 2026 | 8:00 PM. Thrash metal in Albuquerque’s most active small metal room.
Bodysnatcher with Gideon, Psycho-Frame, and Volatile Ways — Hell Is Here, Hell Is Home Tour | Sunshine Theatre | Friday, November 20, 2026 | 7:30 PM. Deathcore and metalcore multi-act bill.
Dweezil Zappa | National Hispanic Cultural Center Albuquerque Journal Theatre | Tuesday, November 24, 2026 | 7:30 PM. Guitar-focused tribute and original material in a seated cultural venue.
Story Of The Year & Silverstein — CAMP SCREAMO TOUR (with Stand Atlantic and Footballhead) | Sunshine Theatre | Tuesday, November 24, 2026 | 7:00 PM. Post-hardcore anniversary co-headlining tour.
As I Lay Dying with Kill The Lights and The Curse Within — 20 Years of Shadows Are Security | Sunshine Theatre | Wednesday, November 25, 2026 | 7:30 PM. Metalcore anniversary tour closing out Sunshine’s November run.
Jimi Hendrix Birthday Tribute | AMP Concerts venue | Saturday, November 28, 2026. Annual tribute programming from AMP Concerts.
December 2026 Concerts In Albuquerque
December’s calendar lightens compared with October and November as post-Thanksgiving touring slows. The remaining dates lean toward metal and niche bookings, with AMP Concerts supplying acoustic and roots-focused shows.
Born of Osiris with Miss May I, Convictions, and Downswing — The Perpetual Iron Tour | Sunshine Theatre | Wednesday, December 2, 2026 | 7:30 PM. Progressive metalcore headliner opening December’s Sunshine slate.
Bobby Rush | AMP Concerts venue | Wednesday, December 2, 2026. Blues programming from AMP Concerts.
Steve Poltz | AMP Concerts venue | Thursday, December 3, 2026. Singer-songwriter acoustic programming.
Barely Alive | Effex Night Club | Friday, December 4, 2026 | 9:00 PM. Electronic and bass music in a nightclub format.
Arkansauce | AMP Concerts venue | Friday, December 4, 2026. Bluegrass and Americana programming.
Clarion with Mind’s Eye and Misfire SD | Sunshine Theatre | Sunday, December 6, 2026 | 7:30 PM. Metal programming in the final confirmed Sunshine Theatre date of the year.
Beartooth | Revel Entertainment Center | Tuesday, December 15, 2026 | 6:30 PM. Metalcore headliner with VIP packages available and the highest-profile rock booking of December, closing Revel’s fall-winter run.
Aly & AJ | AMP Concerts venue | Wednesday, December 16, 2026. Pop programming from AMP Concerts.
Festivals, Cultural Events, And Nearby Options
Several major non-concert events run alongside the music calendar and shape venue availability and city-wide attendance patterns.
ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta — October 3–11, 2026, at Balloon Fiesta Park. The world’s largest hot air balloon gathering draws hundreds of thousands of visitors and overlaps directly with the amphitheater’s busiest October weekend.
ABQ BioPark Harvest Festival — October 3–4, 2026. More than 20 bands across six stages at the Botanic Garden and Aquarium, spanning blues to red dirt country.
Day of the Tread — October 24–25, 2026. Halloween and Día de los Muertos-themed bicycle race.
Días de los Muertos in Old Town — October 30–November 8 or 9, 2026. Multi-day celebration at Historic Old Town Plaza featuring the Catrina Procession, Marigold Mile, altars, art, and music.
Great New Mexico Beer Festival — November 7, 2026.
Winrock Wonderland & Christmas Tree Lighting — November 27–29, 2026.
Christkindlmarket — December 12–13, 2026. German-style Christmas market presented by the Albuquerque German Language Club.
Nob Hill Chile Drop — December 31, 2026. New Year’s Eve street event.