Join us in celebrating a diverse lineup of performances at Popejoy Presents, featuring iconic musicals, thrilling ballets, harmonious orchestras, and more. From the enchanting tunes of Neil Diamond to the vibrant charm of the Shamrock Tenors, this season offers something for everyone. Discover the engaging blend of classical ballet with a comic twist by Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, and be thrilled by the mystery of 'The Hound of the Baskervilles.' Each event promises a unique experience at The University of New Mexico's renowned stage.

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This immersive concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. It tells the story from their humble beginnings as Tom & Jerry to their incredible success as one of the best-selling music groups of the ’60's to their dramatic split in 1970. It culminates with the famous “The Concert in Central Park” reunion in 1981 with more than half a million fans in attendance. Using huge projection photos and original film footage, The Simon & Garfunkel Story features a full live band performing all the hits including “Mrs. Robinson,” “Cecilia,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Homeward Bound,” and many more.

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

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He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Albuquerque in MJ, the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. Created by Tony Award®-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. It’s thrilling sold out crowds on Broadway, in cities across North America, London’s West End, and Hamburg, Germany...and now MJ is startin’ somethin’ in Albuquerque, New Mexico as it makes its premiere at Popejoy Hall in December 2025.

MJ The Musical

CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen.

Chicago

Disney Concerts and AMP Worldwide present Disney’s Moana Live-To-Film Concert North American tour, featuring a full-length screening of the beloved movie accompanied by live performances of a unique on-stage musical ensemble of top Hollywood studio musicians, Polynesian rhythm masters and vocalists, celebrating the music and songs from this award-winning Walt Disney Animation Studios’ classic.

MOANA: Live-to-Film Concert

Immerse yourself in an over two-hour show with a live orchestra bringing the show’s iconic musical score to life, in perfect harmony with highlights and favorite moments from the series. Taiko and erhu will share the spotlight with violins and clarinets, while the series' most beloved scenes play out on screen, bringing viewers into the Avatar world to experience the series’ most memorable moments with Aang, Katara, Toph, Sokka, Zuko and more.

Avatar the Last Airbender in Concert: The 20th Anniversary Tour

Calling all musical theatre lovers, shower singers, drama nerds, and showtune fanatics! Prepare to sing your heart out to your favorite Broadway showstoppers as two hilarious hosts guide you through a night of vocal gymnastics, audience interactions, video presentations, and even lessons in harmony. Belt out "Defying Gravity," "Seasons of Love," "One Day More," and "You Can’t Stop the Beat" with a theater full of fans just like you. Take your chance to live out your Broadway dreams - don’t throw away your shot!

Sing-A-Long Broadway

Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory! Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza. A celebration of Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and —above all —Love, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is more than a musical —it is a state of mind.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

New Mexico’s favorite annual tradition returns! Ring in the holiday season with swirling dresses and trumpeting music. Mariachi Christmas, a showcase of the sights and sounds of Mexico at Christmas, fills Popejoy Hall with rich mariachi music and traditional ballet folklórico. Join us and experience the show that has delighted audiences for over 25 years!

Mariachi Christmas

The Life and Music of George Michael celebrates the journey of one of pop music’s most beloved icons. This concert-style experience brings George Michael’s signature sound and electrifying performances to life while telling the story of his rise to international stardom. Featuring a stunning live band, dynamic visuals, and heartfelt storytelling, the show honors his musical genius and lasting legacy. Audiences will relive blockbuster hits from Wham! and his solo career, including “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go,” “Freedom,” “Faith,” “Careless Whisper,” “Father Figure,” and more.

The Life and Music of George Michael

Get The Led Out captures the essence of Led Zeppelin’s music from the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical. Consisting of six veteran musicians, the band delivers Led Zeppelin’s studio sound like you’ve never heard before, recreating their songs with depth and glory. With a focus on Zeppelin’s early years, this high-energy concert unfolds with honest, heart-thumping intensity. The Sellersville Theatre hails Get the Led Out as, “more than just an exceptional recreation of Led Zeppelin, one of the best tribute bands on the planet!”

Get the Led Out

Experience the legendary romance saga with this epic film-to-concert event – featuring the original movie accompanied by a sensational live band on stage and an enchanting candlelit atmosphere. TWILIGHT IN CONCERT offers a unique opportunity for fans to relive the story that started it all in a cinematic live experience like no other. An exceptional 12-piece ensemble of outstanding rock and orchestral musicians will take the stage to perform the beloved film score in perfect synchronization with the original movie, presented in its entirety on a full-size cinema screen. Be captivated by the magical atmosphere as over a thousand twinkling candles illuminate the grand stage, creating an ambiance that sets the stage for a truly romantic journey.

Twilight in Concert

Taylor Swift has been ranked by Billboard as one of the greatest artists of all time - the first and only artist to win a Grammy for Album of the Year four years in a row.  She is loved and adored by her fans, known to the world as “Swifties”.  Her Eras Tour has become a billion-dollar global phenomenon and the highest grossing tour in history.

Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience

Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 120 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like "America," "Forever in Blue Jeans," and "Sweet Caroline," numerous awards, and sold-out concerts around the world, Neil Diamond's story was made to shine on Broadway-and head out on the road across America.

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, the world’s foremost all-male comic ballet company, returns with its internationally beloved troupe of dancers and groundbreaking repertoire. Affectionately known as the Trocks, the company has been dancing en travesti for over 50 years, with razor-sharp wit and breathtaking pointe work, performing polished parodies of works that span the classical ballet canon. Revered by ballet aficionados as well as by those who don’t know a plié from a jeté, the Trocks are “a guaranteed hoot for people who know nothing of ballet and an absolute must for those who think they know the originals” (Sydney Star Observer).

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo

One of the greatest bands of all time, the Glenn Miller Orchestra swings as hot as ever! In the early 1940s, the ensemble produced some of the most popular songs of their day, creating a soundtrack for the Greatest Generation with its unique sound. The celebrated big band returns this season to perform their biggest hits including “A String of Pearls,” “In the Mood,” and “Moonlight Serenade.”

Glenn Miller Orchestra

Ten tenors. Tons of talent. Renowned for their dynamic arrangements of rock, pop, and classical hits, The TEN Tenors return to celebrate their 30th anniversary. Direct from Australia, the must-see musical ensemble has wowed audiences around the world. From “Bohemian Rhapsody” to “Nessun Dorma,” these tenors always perform in perfect harmony.

The TEN Tenors 30th Anniversary World Tour

Cirque Mechanics returns with an all-new show! In Tilt!, the mind-bending modern circus troupe takes you on a journey to the backlot of an inventive theme park. In the shadow of the roller coaster and under the lights of the Ferris wheel, you’ll meet the operators, carnies, and characters that keep the rides running and the thrills coming. Their mechanical marvels and awe-inspiring acts will wow the whole family! 

Cirque Mechanics

New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players return with their critically acclaimed production of The Mikado. Reimagined for modern audiences, the comic operetta’s history and inspiration take center stage while its delightfully droll libretto and score remain fully intact. Gilbert’s musical satire of British society blossoms anew in a fantasy 19th-century Japanese setting with the show’s original beloved characters, beautiful music, and timeless story.

The Mikado

Peppa Pig, along with Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and George, visit Popejoy Hall for Peppa Pig: My First Concert - a fun, interactive introduction to a live orchestra for ages 18 months and older. Peppa and George learn all about the different sounds that instruments make together and enjoy some of their favourite music from the show played by The Muddy Puddles Orchestra, as well as discovering some other exciting orchestral pieces perfect for children. Little piggies can join in with Peppa and her family and make music of their own!

Peppa Pig: My First Concert

The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” And Entertainment Weekly says, “Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.” Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show calls it "Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal." It’s THE BOOK OF MORMON, the nine-time Tony Award® winning Best Musical.

The Book of Mormon

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the Shamrock Tenors, Ireland’s hottest new music sensation! With powerful five-part harmonies, world-class vocals, and electrifying multi-instrumental performances, they breathe new life into beloved Irish classics like “Danny Boy” and “Whiskey in the Jar.” Bursting with charm, energy, and unforgettable talent, the Shamrock Tenors deliver Irish music like you’ve never heard it before.

Shamrock Tenors

Aquila Theatre returns with a thrilling new production of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic mystery, The Hound of the Baskervilles. The spine-tingling tale follows detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal companion Dr. Watson as they investigate a mysterious death, rumored to be the victim of a ghostly hound. Blending suspense, wit, and dynamic storytelling, Aquila brings this classic to life with their legendary style and precision, sure to leave you on the edge of your seat.

The Hound of the Baskervilles

Women of Americana brings together two of today’s most accomplished female artists for an exploration of this expansive American musical genre. Vocalists and instrumentalists Cristina Vane and Brennen Leigh interpret iconic songs including “This Land is Your Land” (Woody Guthrie), “This Train” (Sister Rosetta Tharpe), “Just Like a Woman” (Bob Dylan), “Angel From Montgomery” (Bonnie Raitt and John Prine), and “Car Wheels On a Gravel Road” (Lucinda Williams). With influences from early folk, gospel, and swing musicians, the performance celebrates the founding mothers and fathers of Americana. Coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding, this concert aims to entertain and inspire at a historic moment in our nation’s history.

Popejoy Presents

3 - 8 Feb, 2026

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical

Feb 14, 2026

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo

Feb 15, 2026

Glenn Miller Orchestra

Feb 22, 2026

The TEN Tenors 30th Anniversary World Tour

Feb 27, 2026

Cirque Mechanics

Jan 18, 2026

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

10 - 14 Dec, 2025

MJ The Musical

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