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Date

Saturday, September 20, 2025 4:00PM

Location

KiMo Theatre

Name

2025 Bands of Enchantment Outdoor Music Festival

Description

BOE Music Festival in downtown Albuquerque on Central Ave between 4th and 6th Street.

Saturday, September 20,2025 Central Ave. will be shut down for the free Bands of Enchantment Music Festival—a downtown take over with live music, culture, and community from 4–11 PM. Expect raw energy, genre-bending talent, and unforgettable moments.

For information on Bands of Enchantment visit: https://www.bandsofenchantment.com/artists

ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT visit here

The Atlanta legends bring their Grammy-winning blend of Afrocentric hip-hop, soul, and funk to the BOE stage. Trailblazers since the ’90s, they broke barriers with conscious lyrics, infectious grooves, and timeless hits like “Tennessee” and “People Everyday.” Still pushing the culture forward, their live shows are spiritual, electric, and unapologetically uplifting. Get ready for a set that unites rhythm, resistance, and celebration.

ADRIAN QUESADA’S TRIO ASESINO visit here

Grammy-winning. Oscar-nominated. Genre-defying. Adrian Quesada, the visionary behind Black Pumas, brings his latest powerhouse project, Adrian Quesada’s Trio Asesino, to Bands of Enchantment. Known for fusing psychedelic soul, Latin rock, cinematic scores, and deep funk, Quesada’s new trio explodes with bold instrumental storytelling and raw groove. From Grammy stages to sold-out world tours, he now distills his signature sound into a fierce, stripped-down experience built for the night sky.

CRIME LAB visit here

Crime Lab brings a dose of high-voltage, genre-melting chaos straight out of Albuquerque. Fusing punk, synth, electroclash, and raw rock energy, this crew delivers a sound that’s gritty, theatrical, and impossible to ignore. Known for explosive live shows and no-holds-barred originality, Crime Lab turns every stage into a full-throttle sonic experiment.

RED LIGHT CAMERAS visit here

Red Light Cameras light up every stage with their signature mix of indie rock swagger, soulful vocals, and dancefloor-shaking grooves. Hailing from Albuquerque, this powerhouse band blends retro soul, gritty garage rock, and pop hooks into a high-energy sound that’s as heartfelt as it is electrifying.

SLUMS OF HARVARD visit here

No rules, no filters - just pure, unrelenting fun. Slums of Harvard bring a burst of chaotic energy and genre-blending sound straight from the heart of Albuquerque’s college underground. What began as late nights and louder music has evolved into one of the city’s most unpredictable and unforgettable live shows. Loud, loose, and made for the people, this is the house party that never ended.

FELIX Y LOS GATOS visit here

A New Mexico original with deep roots and wild soul, Felix y Los Gatos electrify every stage they touch with their signature blend of Zydeco, blues, cumbia, and desert-fried funk. With decades of road-tested swagger and genre-bending grit, they deliver a sound that’s as unpredictable as it is unforgettable. Spicy, soulful, and proudly homegrown, this is Southwest party music at its finest.

Parking

Paid parking lots and street parking are available in the surrounding area. Please be sure to follow all parking laws. For more information, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/municipaldevelopment/residents/parking/map

Event Information

The Bands of Enchantment Music Television Event is a ticketed entry of $10 per night, or 9/17, 9/18, 9/19 are available at a promotional entry of $25.  The Bands of Enchantment Outdoor Music Festival is free to the public. Keep an eye on temperatures and stay hydrated. This is a rain or shine event. Central Ave will be closed from 3am Friday, September 20 until 2am Sunday, September 21.

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