Music Under the Stars

Music Under the Stars An Evening with the NMPhil at the Botanic Garden Saturday, September 5, 2026 • 7:15 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Jason Altieri, conductor Spend your Labor Day weekend with the New Mexico Philharmonic in one of Albuquerque’s most beautiful outdoor settings! Surrounded by the lush gardens and beneath the evening sky, enjoy an inspiring program of audience favorites led by our popular guest conductor Jason Altieri. From the excitement of John Williams’ iconic Superman March and Bernstein’s sparkling Candide Overture to the infectious rhythms of Florence Price’s Juba Dance, Holst’s vibrant St. Paul’s Suite, and the exhilarating finale of Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8, this concert offers something for everyone. The evening concludes with Sousa’s timeless The Stars and Stripes Forever, making for a joyful Labor Day weekend celebration. Bring a blanket or chair, pack a picnic, and settle in for an unforgettable evening of marvelous music. Parking Information: A free shuttle service will run from the zoo parking lot at 903 10th St. SW to the Botanic Garden. Service will start at 5:30 pm and return shuttles will run until 9:30. The parking lot at the Botanic Garden is limited to 250 spaces: 10 handicapped and 2 EV. Once the Botanic Garden lot is full traffic will be directed to the shuttle lot to avoid gridlock on Central Avenue. ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden / 2601 Central Ave NW / Albuquerque, NM 87104 Please call 311 if there are any issues when purchasing tickets. Photo by Diana Sharpe buy tickets 2025/26 Afternoon Classics Celebrate the New Mexico Philharmonic’s 15th-anniversary season! This season’s Afternoon Classics at the National Hispanic Cultural Center promises a moving journey through timeless masterworks and rising-star performances. You will hear Schubert’s powerful “Tragic” Symphony, Beethoven’s radiant Symphony No. 4, and a dazzling finale featuring Ukrainian pianist Tetiana Shafran, gold medalist of the 2019 Olga Kern International Piano Competition, in Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1. We also welcome the final round of the 2025 Olga Kern International Piano Competition, a thrilling opportunity to witness tomorrow’s great piano stars take the stage. Subscribe and Save 10% Off Single-Ticket Prices Join us! Ways to subscribe: MAIL: Print, complete, and mail the order form (pdf, 372 KB) in a self-addressed envelope to: NMPhil, PO Box 21428, Albuquerque, NM 87154 CALL: (505) 323-4343 x 1 *Single ticket sales will be available starting in July 2025. Order Form (PDF, 372 kb)