Special Events
The City of Albuquerque's Special Events Section organizes free music festivals, parades, concerts, and other cultural events.
Special Events also oversees the rental of the Harry E. Kinney Civic Plaza facility and the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT PROCESS.
Harry E. Kinney Civic Plaza Rental
Have you considered renting the Harry E. Kinney Civic Plaza for your special event?
Harry E. Kinney Civic Plaza
Civic Plaza is the social and ceremonial center of our community. This unique, outdoor venue has a capacity for more than 20,000 people and includes a performance stage measuring 35 feet by 96 feet. A beautiful fountain compliments the area.
The rental fee for the Harry E. Kinney Civic Plaza is $60.00 per hour. Additional fees may apply.
Call the City of Albuquerque at 768-3556 for rental information.
- Civic Plaza Rental Package [pdf, 858k]
- Map to Civic Plaza
How to Get a Special Event Permit
Are you planning an event in the City?
Special events require advanced approval and permits from the City of Albuquerque.
The Special Events Office is happy to help guide you through the Event Permitting Process.
A Special Event Permitting Committee meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
Event organizers should call early in the planning stages to arrange a meeting.
- SpecialEventPermitApplicationUpdatedFeb2007[pdf, 275k]
- Chief Administrative Officer's Approval Form for Central Avenue closure [pdf, 60k]
- Special Event Permit Schedule Form [pdf, 20k]
- Block Party Application [pdf, 56k]