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Launchpad ABQ @launchpadabq.bsky.social · 7h

🎃 TONIGHT! Night of the Living Cover Bands NIght 6! Gather round, you ghosts and ghouls for grotesque feats of musical contortion, occurring every weekend in October on Launchpad's legendary stage.🦇

📆 Saturday, October 18th | Doors 5pm | 21+

Launchpad ABQ @launchpadabq.bsky.social · 8h

💥 TONIGHT! Synth-pop/experimental/post-punk artist John Maus will be playing InsideOut on the Later Than You Think Tour. W/ support from Janie Danger. Get your tickets now!

📆 Saturday, October 18th | Doors 7pm | 21+

Launchpad ABQ @launchpadabq.bsky.social · 8h

💿 🔊 TONIGHT! Mr. Afterhours Presents: Saturday Night Techno Affair 360 Experience at El Rey! Featuring hard rave techno artist Casska. W/ support from Cosmix, Baby Bumps, and illumination by Scin.til.late.

📆 Saturday, October 18th | Doors 9pm | 18+

Launchpad ABQ @launchpadabq.bsky.social · 1d

🎃 TOMORROW! Night of the Living Cover Bands NIght 6! Gather round, you ghosts and ghouls for grotesque feats of musical contortion, occurring every weekend in October on Launchpad's legendary stage.🦇

📆 Saturday, October 18th | Doors 5pm | 21+

Launchpad ABQ @launchpadabq.bsky.social · 1d

💥 TOMORROW! Synth-pop/experimental/post-punk artist John Maus will be playing InsideOut on the Later Than You Think Tour. W/ support from Janie Danger. Get your tickets now!

📆 Saturday, October 18th | Doors 7pm | 21+

Launchpad ABQ @launchpadabq.bsky.social · 1d

💿 🔊 TOMORROW! Mr. Afterhours Presents: Saturday Night Techno Affair 360 Experience at El Rey! Featuring hard rave techno artist Casska. W/ support from Cosmix, Baby Bumps, and illumination by Scin.til.late.

📆 Saturday, October 18th | Doors 9pm | 18+

Launchpad ABQ @launchpadabq.bsky.social · 1d

🖤 This Sunday! SkyDxddy is bringing punk rock undertones mixed with hiphop and conscious rap to the Launchpad. Get ready for a night of cathartic release, healing, and unbridled rage. W/ special guest Demi the Daredevil.

📆 Sunday, October 19th | Doors 7pm | All Ages

Launchpad ABQ @launchpadabq.bsky.social · 1d

🎸 Next week! Surf rock/ horror punk/ rockabilly band Messer Chups will be playing Launchpad! W/ support from Sinister Surfer, Sacred 20's, and DJ Gamma Ray.

📆 Monday, October 20th | Doors 7pm | 21+

Launchpad ABQ @launchpadabq.bsky.social · 1d

💥 Next week! Post-hardcore band A Lot LIke Birds will be playing Launchpad. W/ support from Dwellings, Amarionette, and Mella. Get your tickets now!

📆 Tuesday, October 21st | Doors 7pm | All Ages

Launchpad ABQ @launchpadabq.bsky.social · 1d

🎸 Next week! KiMo Theatre is excited to welcome 2 guitar greats to the stage when John 5 joins Richie Kotzen for a stellar night of music, get those tickets now!

📆 Wednesday, October 22nd | 7pm

Launchpad ABQ @launchpadabq.bsky.social · 1d

🔥 Next week! English progressive metal band Loathe is stopping by ABQ to play Sunshine Theater. W/ special guests Trauma Ray, and SPY. Get your tickets now!

📆 Wednesday, October 22nd | Doors 6:30pm | All Ages

Launchpad ABQ @launchpadabq.bsky.social · 1d

🎃 TONIGHT! Night of the Living Cover Bands Night 5! Gather round, you ghosts and ghouls for grotesque feats of musical contortion, occurring every weekend in October on Launchpad's legendary stage.🦇

📆 Friday, October 17th | Doors 5pm | 21+

Launchpad ABQ @launchpadabq.bsky.social · 1d

💥 💿 TONIGHT! Jawbreakers are back at InsideOut for the ep release/debut of 'FriendZ' a collaboration between Wstrwill and August. Featuring Sisko, Moon Jump, Nova Circuit, and SlowRolla. As usual Mario Kart and Smash Bros on the projecters!

📆 Friday, October 17th | Doors 8pm | 21+

Launchpad ABQ @launchpadabq.bsky.social · 1d

🖤 Next week! Plain White T's & We The Kings + Emo Nite are joining forces to bring you the co-headling Delilah VS Juliet Tour coming to El Rey!

📆 Wednesday, October 22nd | Doors 6:30pm | All Ages

Launchpad ABQ @launchpadabq.bsky.social · 1d

💋 Indie dream pop duo The Two Lips are coming to ABQ and playing Launchpad on the Kiss & Tell Tour! W/ support from Niko Rubio.

📆 Wednesday, November 19th | Doors 7pm | All Ages

Launchpad ABQ @launchpadabq.bsky.social · 1d

🎫 NOW ON SALE!

🚀 Alternative/synth-rock/shoegaze band Dream, Ivory will be playing Launchpad February 25th on the 'At Zero' Tour!

📆 Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 | Doors 7pm | All Ages

Launchpad ABQ @launchpadabq.bsky.social · 1d

🎫 NOW ON SALE!

🚀 🖤 Emo Nite returns to Launchpad December 13th. Get ready to passionately sing along to you favorite
emo/pop-punk songs, forge new friendships, and be unapologetically yourself!

📆 Saturday, December 13th | Doors 9pm | 21+

Launchpad ABQ @launchpadabq.bsky.social · 2d

💥 Genre-blending band Magic City Hippies are bringing infectious funk, psych-pop, and danceable grooves to Meow Wolf Santa Fe on March 1st, 2026. W/ support from Supertaste.

📆 Sunday, March 1st | 8pm | All Ages

Launchpad ABQ @launchpadabq.bsky.social · 2d

🎃 TOMORROW! Night of the Living Cover Bands Night 5! Gather round, you ghosts and ghouls for grotesque feats of musical contortion, occurring every weekend in October on Launchpad's legendary stage.🦇

📆 Friday, October 17th | Doors 5pm | 21+

Launchpad ABQ @launchpadabq.bsky.social · 2d

🎃 TOMORROW! Eryn Bent Band will be covering Bonnie Tyler on Night 5 of Night of the Living Cover Bands at Launchpad October 17th! 🦇

📆 Friday, October 17th | Doors 5pm | 21+

Launchpad ABQ @launchpadabq.bsky.social · 2d

🎃 This Saturday! Night of the Living Cover Bands returns! Gather round, you ghosts and ghouls for grotesque feats of musical contortion, occurring every weekend in October on Launchpad's legendary stage.🦇

📆 Saturday, October 18th | Doors 5pm | 21+

Launchpad ABQ @launchpadabq.bsky.social · 2d

🎃 This Saturday! Laughing Dog will be covering Dead Horse on Night 6 of Night of the Living Cover Bands October 18th at Launchpad! 🦇

📆 Saturday, October 18th | Doors 5pm | 21+

Launchpad ABQ @launchpadabq.bsky.social · 2d

💥 This Saturday! Synth-pop/experimental/post-punk artist John Maus will be playing InsideOut on the Later Than You Think Tour. W/ support from Janie Danger.

📆 Saturday, October 18th | Doors 7pm | 21+

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Launchpad ABQ @launchpadabq.bsky.social · 2d

🖤 This Sunday! SkyDxddy is bringing punk rock undertones mixed with hiphop and conscious rap to the Launchpad. Get ready for a night of cathartic release, healing, and unbridled rage. W/ special guest Demi the Daredevil.

📆 Sunday, October 19th | Doors 7pm | All Ages

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Launchpad ABQ @launchpadabq.bsky.social · 2d

🎃 Next weekend! Deforme will be covering Slipknot on Night 7 of Night of the Living Cover Bands at Launchpad October 24th! 🦇

📆 Friday, October 24th | Doors 5pm | 21+