Upcoming Events
"Incantations in Crisis" // BRANDON MALDONADO
Come experience Albuquerque artist Brandon Maldonado's latest solo show at Lapis Room. Maldonado celebrates the historical influences that have made New Mexico artistically unique through a style that is both reverential and contemporary. Opening reception is free and open to the public! On view everyday in the gallery through January 25, 2026.
Gilbert Uribe // Plaza Don Luis Fall Music
Join the Plaza for our final fall performance! Gilbert Uribe is bringing the soulful funk!
Dan Golden // Plaza Don Luis Fall Music
Join the plaza for some easy listening! Dan Golden is perfect for your fall shopping spree at Old Town!
Frida Night!!!
Join Plaza Don Luis as we celebrate art and life through icon Frida Kahlo.
On Nov 8th from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Plaza Don Luis is hosing live music by Latin Grammy winning, and Grammy nominated musicians, Shae Fiol and Mireya Ramos co-founders of the all women's Mariachi group, Flor de Toloache! As well as a food pop-up from Sabor a mi, tea based mock-tails for sale, as well as some vendors set up in the Plaza, AND we'll bring in heaters to keep the vibes comfortable for all who visit.
We're encouraging Frida inspired attire, and will host a best Frida dressed contest.
Plaza merchants will host "frida specials" in their stores.
Dress up and come out to celebrate with us!
CANCELLED!! Flambeaux // Plaza Don Luis Fall Music Series
Cancelled! We are no longer hosting Flambeaux Sat Nov 8th.
Día de los Muertos Celebración // At Plaza Don Luis
Join Plaza Don Luis for our fourth annual Día de los Muertos Celebración!
On Día de los Muertos, Sunday November 2nd, from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Plaza Don Luis is proud to host:
Mariachi Los Tigres Blancos & Mariachi Los Cabellos Del Deste
Community Ofrenda by Augustine Romero
Flowers + Decor by Plaza Don Luis
Hot Chocolate + Pan de Muerto by Flying Roadrunner Bakery
Celebratory Dress Encouraged -- Prizes Available for Best Dressed (Generously Gifted by PDL merchants, Oaxacan Zapotec House + Happy Hiker)
The Chachalacas // Fall Music Series
This eclectic instrumental band performs in PDL Saturday, October 18th, from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
Girl On Mars // Fall Music Series
DJ Girl On Mars performs in Plaza Don Luis Saturday, October 11th, from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. She’s spinning the classics!
Surf Lords // Fall Music
Let’s get groovy! With the Surf Lords! They perform in Plaza Don Luis Saturday, October 4th, from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
Flamenco en los Balcones // Fall Music Series
Music from above, flamenco on the ground. Come dance with local flamenco tablao Casa Flamenca as they sing from our cat walk down to dancers below in the plaza.
Dan Golden // Fall Music
Keep it easy, with local New Mexican Guitarist Dan Golden. This beloved musician performs in Plaza Don Luis Saturday, September 27th, from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. His smooth picking is the perfect backdrop for your Old Town shopping experience.
This event is free and open to the public!
Dan Golden // Fall Music
Keep it easy, with local New Mexican Guitarist Dan Golden. This beloved musician performs in Plaza Don Luis Saturday, September 20th, from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. His smooth picking is the perfect backdrop for your Old Town shopping experience.
This event is free and open to the public!
Flambeaux // Fall Music
Keep the party going! With local New Orleans Jazz band Flamebaux! They perform right in Plaza Don Luis Saturday, September 13th, from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm! Their energy is perfect for a fun afternoon in Old Town!
This event is free and open to the public!
Spanish Broom // Fall Music Series
Start the best season in New Mexico off right! Spanish Broom, a local flamenco troupe, opens our plaza's music series this fall. They perform Saturday, September 6th, from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm! Only at Plaza Don Luis!
This event is free and open to the public!
Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes
Come to the Old Town main plaza for music at the gazebo! Dance with Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes @ 7:00 pm. (NOTE: This event is not in Plaza Don Luis, it is in the main gazebo area just off our plaza, towards the Southeast.)
Sun Sounds Duo // Second Saturday
PDL is hosting Sun Sounds Duo for Old Town Second Saturdays! Join us for a sunny evening Saturday August 9th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Participating businesses across Old Town are hosting events, open later, and other programs this Second Saturday!
PDL's Bubble Bash!
Join Plaza Don Luis for our Bubble Bash, July 26th from 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm. This event is family friendly and centered around all things “bubbles.” Local wineries are releasing new sparkling wines and giving free samples! Play in our “interactive bubble zones” throughout the plaza, with bubble machines and other bubble-blowing fun! Music features by Warehouse 505 Youth DJs. Snowcones by father & son owned Bubba Snow Cones. And more!
The Chachalacas // Second Saturdays at PDL
Take yourself to another time, with dreamy sounds of The Chachalacas at Plaza Don Luis, Saturday, July 12th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm! Stop on by for some Second Saturday vibes! The Chachalacas are playing along with many other events all around Old Town! Live music, discounts, activities, and participating stores open later on Second Saturdays this Summer! Only in Old Town!
Flambeaux
Put a pep in your step with Flambeaux, at Plaza Don Luis! This local New Orleans style jazz band performs Saturday, June 28th, from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Only at ‘The Heart of Old Town.’
Lani Nash
Let’s Rock-out! With Lani Nash and Plaza Don Luis! Nash, a local musician, performs Saturday, June 21st, from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm right in ‘The Heart of Old Town.’
Dj Speed One
DJ Speed One is spinnin' the classics at Plaza Don Luis, Saturday, June 14th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Stop on by for some Second Saturday vibes! Dj Speed is playing along with many other events all around Old Town! Participating stores will have live music, discounts, activities, and are open later on Second Saturdays this Summer! Only in Old Town!
Gilbert Uribe
Let's get funky! With Gilbert Uribe! This one man local band performs June 7th from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm right in Plaza Don Luis, only at ‘The Heart of Old Town.’
Drama Bond
Join Plaza Don Luis for Drama Bond! This local musician performs original Dream-pop sounds and some classic rock remixed on Saturday, May 31st, from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm! Only at ‘The Heart of Old Town.’
Flambeaux
Get Jazzy! With Flambeaux and Plaza Don Luis! This local New Orleans Style jazz band performs right in ‘The Heart of Old Town’ Saturday, May 24th, from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
Surf Lords
Keep it groovy! With the Surf Lords and Plaza Don Luis! This local beach rock band plays right in ‘The heart of Old Town’ Saturday, May 17th, from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
Dan Golden
Join Dan Golden and Plaza Don Luis for an afternoon of chill New Mexican guitar. Golden, a local musician, performs May 10th from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm right in Plaza Don Luis.
Lani Nash
Let’s Rock-out! With Lani Nash and Plaza Don Luis! Nash, a local musician, performs Saturday, May 4th, from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm right in ‘The Heart of Old Town.’ (You know the plaza! It’s where the city hosts the Christmas Tree lighting.)