Elevating the Downtown Experience!
October 8–18, 2026

ABOUT RISING HIGH ARTS FESTIVAL

This multi-disciplinary festival is a collaboration of artists, organizations, and businesses that aim to elevate the Downtown Albuquerque experience for residents and visitors alike.

RISING HIGH MAIN EVENTS

Updated Event List Coming SOON

Thursday, October 8: AMP Concerts presents Coco Montoya
Sunday, October 11: Fermentation & Fungi Festival
Wednesday, October 14: FUSION presents Pose-a-Palooza
Thursday, October 15: Sanctuary Cinema Film Festival Sovereign Lens Film Festival
Thursday, October 15: Three Muses Storytelling
Saturday, October 17: ABQ Headbangers Market
Sunday, October 18: Unity in Rhythm: A Drum Circle Event by Drum Unity