WONDERFUL FANTASTIC HIP HOP FESTIVAL

Hip hop don’t stop! Our annual celebration of hip hop culture is back in full form. We’re bringing you MCs, DJs, dancers, writers, a fashion show, murals being painted in real time, vendors, the best after party, and more. Legendary international performers and local talent share the day, presenting high-level artistry that’s deeply community-rooted. The festival celebrates the depth, creativity, beauty, and impact of hip hop culture.  

Heading to the stage are three acts who helped define hip hops golden era:  Souls of Mischief, Brother Ali, and Slum Village represent the best of the coasts and the heartland, uniting jazz-drenched West Coast boom-bap, soulful Midwest production, and Brother Ali's raw, confessional lyricism for a night that celebrates everything hip-hop has always done best. 

VENUE: RAILYARD PLAZA

SEATING: Standing or feel free to bring chairs

ADA: Ask for accommodations

PARKING: Yes, ample parking is available in the underground garage just north of REI. We encourage those who can to walk or bike. 

WATER: Bring your water bottle—we will have filling stations

FOOD/DRINK: Are available inside Second Street Brewery, Violet Crown Cinema, As Above & So Below, and La Lecheria for your ice cream needs. Food vendors will also be on site. 

RAIL RUNNER LATE-NIGHT TRAIN

Starting June 1, a late-night southbound train departs the Santa Fe Depot Station at 9 pm during all Summer Scene Plaza concerts and makes every stop between Santa Fe and Downtown Albuquerque. Whether you’re coming from Albuquerque or stopping down