The El Rey Theater on Central Avenue (Route 66) in Albuquerque is a 1941 neighborhood movie-house-turned-music-venue that has operated as one of the city's primary independent live music rooms for decades, hosting national touring acts across rock, country, and roots music genres. Its location on the historic Route 66 corridor ties it to Albuquerque's mid-century cultural geography.
Quick facts
- ·Located at 622 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque.
- ·Route 66/Central Avenue is in the existing catalog as a historic site; the El Rey is a distinct music venue entry.
- ·Consistently listed in Albuquerque entertainment coverage.
- ·High confidence on active status.
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