401 2ND STREET NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
Capacity: 2,100 • Theater • Indoor • Opened 1970
Kiva Auditorium is an indoor theater within the Albuquerque Convention Center, designed with distinctive Pueblo Revival architecture. It hosts concerts, performances, and cultural events with good acoustics and a professional stage setup.
Getting there: Kiva Auditorium is located at the Albuquerque Convention Center downtown, accessible via ABQ Ride (the local transit system). The nearest major bus stop is at the Convention Center itself on 2nd Street NW, served by multiple routes including the Red Line and other crosstown buses. From the stop, it's a short walk to the venue entrance on the ground level of the Convention Center complex. However, public transit service to this area is limited, so rideshare (Uber/Lyft) or paid parking at the Convention Center garage are often more practical options for concert-goers.
Parking: On-site parking available at the convention center with multiple lots; metered and deck parking options available.
Bag policy: Standard convention center bag policy applies; small bags permitted, oversized bags may be restricted.
Food & bars nearby: Downtown Albuquerque Old Town area with numerous restaurants, bars, and cafes within walking distance; brewery scene and New Mexican cuisine options throughout the district.
Nearest airport: Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), 5 miles away.
Hotels near Kiva Auditorium at the Albuquerque Convention Center: budget from $85 • midrange from $130 • premium from $190 per night.
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