Bands of Enchantment FREE Outdoor Music Festival

Central Avenue will be closed to traffic for the FREE Bands of Enchantment Music Festival—a downtown takeover with live music, culture, and community from 4–11 PM. Expect raw energy, genre-bending talent, and unforgettable moments.

AMP is excited to team up with Bands of Enchantment for the filming of Season 6 of their Albuquerque Sessions. This PBS television show features a killer mix of local, national and international bands, all filmed right here in Albuquerque. Come be part of the live filming/concert experience—and then tune in when the shows premiere in 2027! 

Click here for the full Bands of Enchantment Albuquerque Sessions Season 6 lineup!

Note: RSVPing does not guarantee entry. If the event reaches capacity, access will be limited. We recommend arriving early.

Galactic brings New Orleans funk, fearless improvisation, and three decades of unstoppable groove to BOE. With 10 albums, more than 2,200 shows, and performances at Coachella, Bonnaroo, and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, the legendary quintet has become one of America's most enduring live bands. Joined by powerhouse vocalist Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph, Galactic delivers a high-voltage performance rooted in history, rhythm, and the future of funk.

Digable Planets brings the timeless fusion of jazz-infused hip-hop, conscious lyricism, and Grammy Award-winning artistry to the BOE Main Stage. Since redefining alternative hip-hop with the iconic hit "Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)," the legendary trio has captivated audiences with sophisticated grooves, thought-provoking storytelling, and one of the most influential sounds in modern music. More than three decades after their groundbreaking debut, Digable Planets continues to deliver unforgettable live performances that celebrate creativity, culture, and the enduring spirit of hip-hop.

Christone "Kingfish" Ingram brings searing guitar, powerhouse vocals, and Mississippi blues fire to BOE. Hailing from Clarksdale, the Grammy-winning guitarist and songwriter has become one of the defining blues voices of his generation, blending tradition with soul, rock, funk, and modern energy. With electrifying musicianship and a sound rooted in the birthplace of the blues, Kingfish delivers a performance that feels timeless, urgent, and unforgettable.

Steeped in musical lessons as far back as teaching himself guitar at nine years old from a launchpad of the three Kings and Stevie Ray Vaughn, Levi Platero's leads and songwriting reflect a lifetime absorbing music. With a captivating live show, he ranges from flurries of guitar acrobatics all the way down to soulful expressiveness.