# Event Details

- **Event Name**: *SOLD OUT* Obon Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: *UPDATE: this event has sold out!* The annual Obon Festival is back! Join the ABQ BioPark and Albuquerque Sister Cities Foundation for a night of Japanese arts and culture at the Botanic Garden. Observe traditional tea ceremony, Taiko drumming, bonsai, Ikebana displays, and more from our community partners! Make your own Origami crane to hang in our bamboo grove with the North American Japanese Garden Association’s Gardens for Peace, and honor your loved ones with a lantern, or toro nagashi, set afloat on the pond. Bring your own picnic and chairs or enjoy Japanese cuisine and refreshments for sale throughout the festival.

Advance tickets are highly recommended for this popular event! Each ticket includes one floating lantern. The Heritage Farm and BUGarium will be closed, and some paths will close at 8:30 pm for safety. The Obon Festival occurs rain or shine. The opening procession gathers in the main plaza at 6:25 pm. See our website at the link below for the full schedule and location of activities, demonstrations, and performances.

*SOLD OUT*
General admission
Adults: $25
Seniors 65+ and youth 3 to 12: $20
Children 2 and under: free

New Mexico BioPark Society Members (Member cards & IDs are checked at the gate)
Adults: $22.50
Seniors 65+ and youth 3 to 12: $18

Last entry is 8 pm. Read more on our website at https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/biopark/events/obon-festival
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/albuquerque/sold-out-obon-festival/200030403882017
- **Event Categories**: festivals, food-drinks, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 704

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Albuquerque
- **state**: NM
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2601 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104-1615, United States
- **lat**: 35.09441
- **long**: -106.67916
- **full address**: 2601 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104-1615, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is *SOLD OUT* Obon Festival being held?
  - **A:** *SOLD OUT* Obon Festival takes place on Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 2601 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104-1615, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing *SOLD OUT* Obon Festival?
  - **A:** *SOLD OUT* Obon Festival is organized by ABQ BioPark.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** *SOLD OUT* Obon Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Albuquerque, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 700+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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