Dust City Opera's
Sadness, Madness, & Mayhem: A Haunted Costume Carnival
Thank you for a killer 2026 event, we will see you in 2027!
Returning bigger, better, and bolder, Dust City Opera’s 4th annual Sadness, Madness, & Mayhem costume ball presented by AMP Concerts will be returning to The Historic El Rey Theater in downtown Albuquerque in 2027!
This otherworldly extravaganza brings together New Mexico's finest performing artists to celebrate alternative folk music, circus culture, haute haunted fashion, and mystical entertainment.
Enjoy live music, carnival games, circus performances, photo booths, costume contests, and more! Together--in equally fanciful and horrifying costumes--revel in the madness and mayhem that will ensue.
Headlined by New Mexico’s own alt-rock orchestra Dust City Opera with support from Giovanni String Quartet and Movement Caravan Circus Troupe!
The inaugural event sold out in advance–do not wait to get tickets! 2027 details will be announced the fall of 2026. For grants and sponsorships, please contact Sydney Counce at sydney@dustcityopera.com.
Thank you to our 2026 partners and sponsors:
AMP Concerts
El Rey Theater
Giovanni String Quartet
Movement Caravan
Counce Creative Consulting
Jonito Art
The Funny Fiesta presented by Arts Hub
Pomegranate Coaching
Black Wall Arts
Rusty Rutherford Photography
