2026 Gathering of Nations Pow Wow

April 23, 2026 - April 25, 2026

Tingley Coliseum
300 San Pedro Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87108

---

View Flyer

Gathering of Nations Pow Wow – North America’s Biggest Pow Wow – THE FINAL DANCE

Grand Entries:  Friday – Noon & 7:00pm; Saturday – Noon & 6:00pm

Cash Awards

Over $200,000 in Cash & Prizes to be Awarded
34 Categories: Masters (70+); Golden Age (55-69); Adults (19-54)
World Class Northern Singers; World Class Southern Singers

Tickets

Advance Ticket Sales begin October 1, 2025 at www.gatheringofnations.com
On Site Tickets: At Gate 3 & Infield – Gate 8
One Day Admission $25.00 (e-ticket)
Two Day Wristbands $45.00 (In/Out Privileges)
VIP: $90.00 (In/Out, VIP Reserved Seats, Special Entry, VIP Lounge)
All Wristbands Require Will Call Pick up
No Refunds

Will Call Ticket Pick Up:
Thursday, April 23 10:00am-3:00pm
Friday, April 24 9:00am-10:00pm
Saturday, April 25 9:00am-10:00pm

Dancer/Drum Discount Cards:
Dancers 7 Drum Groups on GON mailing list will receive a discount card (for a 2 Day Wrist Band) in the mail to present at Dancer Registration. 
Good only until Friday at 3:00pm.  Redeemable only Inside Gate 8 at Dancer Registration .

 

---

Hotels

---

General Parking: Managed Exclusively and Provided by Expo N.M. – All fees charged by Expo NM not Gathering of Nations

Directions: Enter Gate 8 (Louisiana Blvd)

Bus Parking: Gate 1 (Central Ave)
Drop Off/Pick Up/Rideshare:  Gate 4 (San Pedro Dr)

Dancer & Drum Registration

Thursday, April 23 10:00am-3:00pm – Inside Gate 8
Friday, April 24 Opens at 9:00am – Inside Tingley Coliseum
Saturday, April 25 9:00am – 6:00pm – Inside Tingley Coliseum

Stage 49 – Applications Available October 1, 2025 at www.gatheringofnations.com

Traders Market – Applications Available October 1, 2025 at www.gatheringofnations.com

Special Contests

Honoring the Life of James Reeder Men’s Southern Fancy & 65+ Men’s Southern Fancy
Dr. Lita’s “Womens Jingle” Special – Recognizing Organ Donation – Saving Lives
Midnight Luck of the Draw
Horse Regalia Parade and Competition – Honoring the Spirit of the Native American Horse Culture (registration online beginning October 1, 2025 https://www.gatheringofnations.com/horse-rider-parade/

Headlining Cast

Announcers: Vince Beyl; Ruben Littlehead; Juaquin Hamilton-Young Bird; Jackson “Rolling Thunder” Tahuka; James Edwards (Announcements); Jason Whitehorse (Roving); Niki Santos (Roving); Bart Powaukee (Parade)
Arena Directors:  Randy Medicine Bear; George “Cricket” Shields
Assistant Arena Director: Daryl Powaukee
Northern Dance Judge:  Irene Oaks
Southern Dance Judge:  Corey Reeder
Northern Drum Judge: Timothy Eashappie
Southern Drum Judge:  Rick Yazzie
Head Dancers: Poncho & Rebecca Brady
Invited Drums:  Leading Arrow; HoChunk Station; Cozad; Young Spirit; Rio Grande; War Scout
Miss Indian World 2025-2026: Dania Wahwasuck

---

Explore New Mexico

---

2023 Gathering of Nations Video Gallery

Watch more videos from Gathering of Nations Pow Wow

2023 Gathering of Nations Photo Gallery

 

---

Pow Wow Information

Pow Wow Information

A Pow Wow is a Native American tradition that brings together many different tribes and communities. Pow Wows are cultural celebrations that include dancing, singing, socializing, crafts, arts, and food.

Pow Wows listed on our calendar are open to the public!

• What to expect at your first Pow Wow?
• What is a Pow Wow?
• Are Pow Wows Open to the Public?
• Pow Wow Etiquette
• Pow Wow 101 – Frequently Asked Questions
• Pow Wow Singing
• Dance Styles
• Watch Pow Wows Live Online
• Watch Pow Wow Videos
• Pow Wow Photography Guide

Submitted by PowWow Calendar on: August 26, 2025

Disclaimer: The information on our calendar is updated often with the latest information available. We use multiple sources to get the best information possible. Please check and verify information before traveling to an event.

---

---

---

Pow Wow Last Update: August 26, 2025