ABQ Headbangers Market 2026

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Saturday, October 17th, 3 - 10 pm

Advance: $10

Day of Show: $13

Kids under 12 FREE!

Location:  FUSION | The Meadow

700 1st St. NW, Downtown ABQ

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The Headbangers Market is returning to FUSION on Saturday, October 17, from 3–10 PM, as part of the 2026 Rising High Arts Festival.

The ABQ Headbangers Market is Albuquerque’s annual celebration of heavy metal, local music, art, small businesses, and the community that surrounds them.

Created in 2021 as a grassroots gathering, the event brings together metalheads, musicians, artists, vendors, and fans for something that feels less like a traditional concert or marketplace and more like an annual metal family reunion. The event combines an afternoon and evening of live music with a large alternative and darker-themed vendor market featuring local artists, makers, and small businesses, along with contests, raffles, and other entertainment throughout the day, creating an experience where there is always something happening beyond the stage.

While the bands and activities change from year to year, the underlying purpose remains the same: support local music, support local artists and businesses, strengthen Albuquerque’s metal community, introduce people to something new, and give everyone a place to come together and have a good time!

Free parking is available in FUSION’s lot next to Burger King on Lomas and is also free along 1st Street after 6 PM (more parking info + map available here).

Admission is $10 with online presale tickets or $13 on the day of, with free entry for children under 12. Presale tickets offer reduced pricing for those who secure their spots ahead of time!

All purchases are final and non-refundable.

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We ask that you consider a donation to FUSION to support ongoing arts development and programs like these. 

FUSION is a 501-c-3 non-profit organization.

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This an an official event of:

 Quality beverages provided by: