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About The Lobo Theater

Welcome to The Lobo Theater & Event Center, a historic Albuquerque venue nestled at 3013 Central Ave NE. Originally a 1938 movie theater, it evolved into Calvary Nob Hill Church, and now reimagined as the Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center. With flexible configurations that accommodate concerts, private events, screenings, and the popular Lobo Sessions, this venue offers a unique mix of nostalgia and modern live entertainment. Expect intimate performances in the main theater, intimate lounge shows, and outdoor patio events, all under one roof.

Whether you’re planning a night out, a private celebration, or a community event, we’ve got you covered with clear information, straightforward booking, and reliable help securing seats at this beloved Albuquerque landmark.

Venue at a glance: The Lobo Theater & Event Center features flexible seating with a main theater capacity up to ~420, a lounge area for 50–70, a patio for 75–100, and an overall setup that can reach ~550 attendees depending on configuration. A fixed public seating chart isn’t used to keep options open for concerts, private events, and film screenings. Parking includes street spots along Central Ave and nearby lots, with a dedicated Parking Map available on the venue’s site. For easy transit, ABQ RIDE routes 11, 66, 766, and 777 serve the area. Nearby lodging includes Hiway House Motel (3200 Central Ave SE) and Hampton Inn University Albuquerque (about 2300 Carlisle NE), with additional Nob Hill hotels listed in local guides. Reopened in 2021 as Lobo Lounge and Event Center, the venue regularly hosts weekly Lobo Sessions and special events like Grateful Dead tributes, continuing the space’s rich entertainment legacy as the Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 3013 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106.
  • Venue type: Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center; originally a movie theater, now a live-music and private-events venue also marketed as the Lobo Lounge and Event Center.
  • Historical capacity: 500 seats (as the Lobo Theater).
  • Current capacity (config dependent): main theater up to ~420; lounge 50-70; patio 75-100; total up to ~550.
  • Seating chart: no public, fixed seating chart; configuration is flexible to accommodate concerts, private events and screenings.
  • Parking: street parking on Central Ave and nearby lots; a dedicated Parking Map exists on the venue site.
  • Transit: ABQ RIDE bus lines near the venue include 11, 66, 766, and 777.
  • Nearby hotels: Hiway House Motel (3200 Central Ave SE); Hampton Inn University Albuquerque (~2300 Carlisle NE); Nob Hill-area hotels are listed in local guides.
  • Notable events/changes: reopened in 2021 as Lobo Lounge and Event Center; 400-seat theater portion planned as part of the revival; hosts weekly Lobo Sessions and events like Grateful Dead tribute shows; grand reopening details reported by local outlets.
  • Renamed/demolished note: the venue was formerly Lobo Theater (1938–2000), later Calvary Nob Hill Church; reopened 2021 as Lobo Lounge and Event Center; current site is marketed as Historic Lobo Theater & Event Center.