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Monday 10:30am - 11pm Tuesday 10:30am - 11pm Wednesday 10:30am - 11pm Thursday 10:30am - 11pm Friday 9:30am - 2am Saturday 9:30am - 2am Sunday 10:30am - 11pm

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Finally, there’s a place where you can hang out with friends, enjoy local live entertainment, sip (Our drink selections range in prices from $3.00 - $12.00)
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Finally, there’s a place where you can hang out with friends, enjoy local live entertainment, sip on a signature cocktail or take a long pull from one of 20 ice cold draft selections, and bet on some horses, we guarantee you won’t be disappointed.

11/02/2026

🍂🎡 A bountiful spin could bring a CASH harvest!

November weekdays are WHEELSOME at The Downs! Join us for Wheelsome Harvest, with 3 winners per drawing, each winning up to $2,000 CASH! 💵

📅 Monday–Friday throughout November
🕛 12PM–10PM
📍 The Downs Racetrack & Casino

Come see what the wheel has in store for you! 🍁

The Downs supports responsible gaming. For help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.

10/31/2026

🎶 Turn up your November weekends at the First Turn Lounge! Grab your friends and join us for live music, dancing, and good times at The Downs! 💃🕺

🎤 Nov. 6 • Vakken
🎸 Nov. 7 • Austin Van
🎶 Nov. 13 & 14 • Black Pearl
🎤 Nov. 20 • Candace Vargas and Northern 505
🎸 Nov. 21 • Gonzalo
🎶 Nov. 27 & 28 • Animated Jukebox

Make a night of it and meet us in the FTL! 🍻

📍 First Turn Lounge at The Downs Racetrack & Casino
🔞 Must be 21+. Lineup subject to change.

10/22/2026

🏈 THURSDAYS ARE FOR FOOTBALL & COLD B**R! 🍻

The best seat in the house is waiting for you at the First Turn Lounge!

Catch Thursday Night Football while enjoying $6 drafts, $5 bottles, and 4-b**r buckets for just $18! 🔥

🪣 Don't forget our WEEKLY BUCKET GIVEAWAY featuring awesome Dos Equis & Indio merchandise!

Round up your football crew and make the FTL your Thursday night tradition!

📍 The Downs Racetrack & Casino

10/16/2026

🎶 A little later, a whole lot of Da Vibe! Romelo and Da Vibe take the stage TONIGHT, Friday, October 16, at 9PM! 💃🕺

The First Turn Lounge is closed for a private event until 9PM. Once the doors open, join us for drinks, dancing, and live music!

🎤 Live music: 9PM–Midnight
🥂 Full bar • Lounge open until 2AM
🎟️ NO COVER!

📍 First Turn Lounge at The Downs Racetrack & Casino

Must be 21+. Please drink responsibly.

10/16/2026

🎶 Friday night calls for a little Da Vibe! Join us TONIGHT, Friday, October 16, as Romelo and Da Vibe take the stage at the First Turn Lounge! Grab your friends, enjoy your favorite drinks, and hit the dance floor! 💃🕺

🎤 Live music: 8PM–Midnight
🍹 Happy Hour: 4PM–7PM with food & drink specials
🥂 Full bar • Lounge open until 2AM
🎟️ NO COVER!

📍 First Turn Lounge at The Downs Racetrack & Casino

Must be 21+. Please drink responsibly.

10/15/2026

🏈🍻 STAY THIRSTY, THURSDAYS! 🍻🏈

Thursday Night Football just got a whole lot better at the First Turn Lounge! 🔥

Grab your crew, catch the game, and score BIG with our Thursday night drink specials!

🍺 16oz Drafts – $6

🍺 22oz Drafts – $7

🍻 Dos Equis L***r & Indio Bottles – $5

🪣 Buckets – 4 b**rs for just $18!

🎁 WEEKLY BUCKET GIVEAWAY! Every Lucky Bucket purchase featuring Dos Equis & Indio merchandise gets you an entry to win!

🏈 Big plays. Cold b**rs. Great giveaways. Your Thursday night headquarters is the FTL!

📍 First Turn Lounge | The Downs Racetrack & Casino

10/08/2026

🏈🍻 STAY THIRSTY THURSDAYS! 🍻🏈

Thursday Night Football just got a whole lot better at The Downs Racetrack & Casino! Catch all the gridiron action while enjoying unbeatable b**r specials and a chance to score some awesome prizes in the First Turn Lounge! 🏆

🍺 DRAFT B**R SPECIALS
🏈 16 oz. Dos Equis L***r & Amber – $6
🏈 22 oz. Dos Equis L***r & Amber – $7

🍻 BOTTLE SPECIAL
Dos Equis L***r & Indio – Just $5!

🪣 BUCKET SPECIAL
4 b**rs for only $18! Mix and match Indio, Dos Equis L***r, Tecate & Tecate Light!

🎁 WEEKLY BUCKET GIVEAWAY!
Every bucket purchase earns you a chance to WIN exclusive Dos Equis & Indio merchandise, including shirts, sunglasses, koozies, and more!

🔥 Great football. Ice-cold b**r. Awesome giveaways. That's how we do Thursdays at The Downs!

📍 First Turn Lounge inside The Downs Racetrack & Casino
🏈 See you for Thursday Night Football!

Must be 21 or older to purchase or consume alcohol. Please drink responsibly.

10/02/2026

🎶 Your Friday night plans are calling! Candace Vargas & Northern 505 take the stage TONIGHT at the First Turn Lounge! Grab your friends and join us for live music, dancing and a great night at The Downs! 💃🍹

🎤 Live music: 8PM–Midnight
🍻 Happy Hour: 4PM–7PM with food & drink specials
🍸 Full bar • Lounge open until 2AM
🎟️ NO COVER • Must be 21+
📍 First Turn Lounge at The Downs Racetrack & Casino

10/02/2026

🎶 Turn up your October weekends at the First Turn Lounge! Join us every Friday and Saturday for live music, great drinks and a night out with your favorite people! 🍹💃

🎤 OCTOBER LINEUP:
Oct. 2 • Candace Vargas & Northern 505
Oct. 3 • Gonzalo
Oct. 9 • Vakenn
Oct. 10 • Austin Van
Oct. 16 • Romelo & The Vibe
Oct. 17 • Second2Last
Oct. 23 • Severo y Grupo Fuego
Oct. 24 • Tripple X
Oct. 30 & 31 • Black Pearl

⏰ Live music: 8PM–Midnight
🍻 Happy Hour: 4PM–7PM with food & drink specials
🍸 Full bar • Lounge open until 2AM
🎟️ NO COVER • Must be 21+
📍 First Turn Lounge at The Downs Racetrack & Casino

Save the lineup, tag your crew and make plans for your next night at the FTL! 🎉

09/30/2026

🎶 Gonzalo is back at the First Turn Lounge on Saturday, October 3rd! Grab your friends and hit the dance floor for a night of music favorites and Northern New Mexico music! 💃🕺

🎤 Live music: 8PM–Midnight
🍹 Happy Hour: 4PM–7PM with food & drink specials
🥃 Full bar • Lounge open until 2AM
✨ No cover!

📍 First Turn Lounge at The Downs Racetrack & Casino

Must be 21+. Please drink responsibly.

Address

145 Louisiana Boulevard NE
Albuquerque, NM
87108

Opening Hours

Monday	10:30am - 11pm
Tuesday	10:30am - 11pm
Wednesday	10:30am - 11pm
Thursday	10:30am - 11pm
Friday	9:30am - 2am
Saturday	9:30am - 2am
Sunday	10:30am - 11pm

Telephone

+15057677171

Website

https://abqdowns.com/entertainment/

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