Centennial Concert Series

The Route 66 Visitor Center is turning up the volume in celebration of 100 years of the Mother Road with the Centennial Concert Series, presented by the New Mexico Music Hall of Fame.

Join the celebration every Saturday from April 11 through May 30, noon to 4 pm, for live performances by some of New Mexico’s most celebrated musicians. Enjoy the sounds of local talent, grab a bite from local food trucks, and sip on a drink from Tractor Brewing Company.

While visiting, explore Centennial Roots, a striking photographic exhibit that captures the landscapes, cultures, and traditions shaped alongside Route 66 in New Mexico.

Food and Drink Options

Come hungry and enjoy a variety of local flavors available for purchase. Visit the  Latin Flavor food truck for their famous empanadas and sweet plantains, or savor freshly roasted corn from CCR Roasting. Refresh with a cold beer from Tractor Brewing Company.

Entertainment Schedule

Saturday, April 11 – Salsa

• 12 p.m. – Ivón Ulibarrí & Café Mocha
• 2 p.m. – Son Como Son

Food Trucks – Latin Flavor, CCR Roasting

Saturday, April 18 – Jazz

• 12 p.m. – Chris Cordova Latin Jazz Trio
• 1 p.m. – Albuquerque Jazz Orchestra
• 2:15 p.m. – Doug Lawrence & Friends

Food Trucks – Cavitas Green Taco Machine, Aces Fry Guy

Saturday, April 25 – Mariachi

• 12 p.m. – Mariachi Promesa
• 12:30 p.m. – Mariachi Tenampa – Angel Espinoza
• 2 p.m. – Darren Cordova Y Calor

Food Trucks – Busy Bee Frozen Custard, Randos 505

Saturday, May 2 – Throwback to 60s & 70s – Variety

• 12 p.m. – Picoso
• 1:15 p.m. – Franc Chiwiwie
• 1:45 p.m. – Alumni Guest Artists

Food Trucks – The Munchie Truck, Gourmet Doner Kebab

Saturday, May 9 – New Mexico Traditional Spanish

• 12 p.m. – Little Ralph Paiz
• 1 p.m. – Tripple X with Luis Smoothie Soto
• 2:30 p.m. – Red Wine Band with David Nunez

Food Trucks – Umami Food truck, Red Taco Shop

Saturday, May 16 – New Mex/Tejano

• 12 p.m. – Little Ralph Paiz
• 1 p.m. – Sorela
• 1:45 p.m. – Stefani Montiel
• 2:30 p.m. – Los Texmaniacs Max Baca & Josh Baca

Food Trucks – Word of Mouth, Latin Flavor

Saturday, May 23 – Blues y Mas

• 12 p.m. – Chris Dracup & Funk of The West
• 2 p.m. – Hillary Smith & Chill House

Food Trucks – The Brain Freezer, Gourmet Doner Kebab

Saturday, May 30 – Funk & Soul

• 12 p.m. – DCN Project
• 1 p.m. – Animated Jukebox
• 1:45 p.m. – Jerry Lopez & Lenny Lopez
• 2:30 p.m. – David & Company

Food Trucks – Zia Strong Snac Shac, The Original Chicano Dog