Frequently Asked Questions
A participatory festival where you can learn how to sing, dance and play or just jam with other musicians to your heart's content. Plus, great entertainment! See the Festival Schedule for more information.
Friday, October 6 and Saturday, October 7, 2023
On Friday, gates open at 5pm. Performances start at 6pm at the Albuquerque Journal Theatre.
On Saturday, gates open at 10am with performances and workshops from 10am until 9pm.
National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 (map)
Check out our list here.
- $40 at the gate for both days ($35 if purchased in advance).
- $20 at the gate for Friday only ($15 if purchased in advance)
- $30 at the gate for Saturday only ($25 if purchased in advance)
- Also there are special rates for students, military, seniors, kids, and families. See our Ticket Info page for details.
Paper tickets available at the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) Welcome Center: 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Advance tickets at all levels may be purchased online through the NHCC
Absolutely! There are plenty of activities especially for kids, including a special venue for kids, a place where kids can try out various musical instruments, giant puppets and stilt walkers roaming the grounds, and more. And kids under 12 get in free!
Yes, there'll be a bike valet available near the Courtyard Stage.
No! Free parking will be available at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, at the Middle Rio Grande conservancy district parking lot (1931 Second Street SW), and on streets within easy walking distance.
Yes! You'll get a wristband when you enter, so you can leave and come back as often as you'd like. But why not stay all day?
Food trucks will be available (here's a list). There will be chairs and tables for your eating comfort.
Yes!
But please don't bring glass containers or alcoholic beverages.
And any backpacks/other bags are subject to search.
Yes! Not only can you bring an instrument, but you get $5 off the gate ticket price when you buy your ticket! (Note: can’t be combined with other discounts.) You can jam all day long, both at our two jamming venues, and casually around the grounds. And you can check you can check your instrument at our free instrument check room until 8:30 pm.
Sunscreen (or at least put some on before you arrive). All the venues are inside or under tents, but you'll be out in the sun walking between venues.
A water bottle. You'll be able to buy drinks from our vendors, but to keep hydrated all day, bring a water bottle and refill it at the indoor water coolers.
Cash. There are vendor booths and food trucks and t-shirts and raffle tickets.
Sorry, no dogs (except certified aid dogs) are allowed on the Festival grounds.
AFF will follow State Guidelines at the time of the festival, but participants are encouraged to get the new booster, to follow safe masking guidelines, to test before attending events, and to stay home if they have any symptoms.
Check our Covid Vaccination Policy page for full details and for additional updates. Check there before heading out to the festival grounds.