Route 66 Summerfest
This free event includes multiple stages full of local bands, food trucks, and more! This edition of the concert series takes over a mile-long stretch on Central Ave. from Girard Blvd. to Washington St. Bring the family, enjoy the fun and celebrate Route 66.
Applications to participate in the 2024 ABQ Summerfest Series are now closed.
National Headliner
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, R & B Pioneer Award Winner, and original founding member of Sly & The Family Stone, Jerry Martini, along with Phunne Stone (The Multi-talented daughter of Sly Stone and the late great Cynthia Robinson) bringing the music of the first inter-racial, main-stream major band in Rock & Roll history the chart-topping hits of Sly & The Family Stone. These Funksters are joined by the powerful voice of Swang Stewart and Phunne Stone on vocals, bring a message of peace, love, and social consciousness, through musical harmony with some of the funkiest players of all time.
Entertainment Schedule
Main Stage- Central Ave. and Girard Blvd.
- 6 p.m. – Nathaniel Krantz – Country
- 7 p.m. – Joseph General & High Vibration – Reggae
- 8:30 p.m. – The Family Stone
Wellesley Stage- Central Ave. & Wellesley Dr.
- 5 p.m. – Spanish Broom – Flamenco
- 6:20 p.m. – JD Nash & the Rash of Cash – Country
- 7:50 p.m. – Chris Dracup: Funk of the West – American Blues/ Funk
East Stage- Central Ave. & Graceland Dr.
- 5 p.m. – Vibestrong – Reggae
- 6:20 p.m. – Silver Sky Blues Band – New Mexico Rockabilly
- 7:50 p.m. – Secret Eagles – Indie Rock/80’s New Wave/90’s Alt-Rock
NM Jazz Festival Stage- Central Ave. & Carlisle Blvd.
- 5 p.m. – Songs without Purpose
- 6:15 p.m. – Hillary Smith & Chillhouse
- 7:45 p.m. – Son Como Son