In Rhythm Fest 2026: A New Mexico Community Event
In Rhythm Fest 2026: A New Mexico Community Event
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
August 28 – 30, 2026
10:00 am to 11:00 pm
NHCC Campus, Fusion, and Albuquerque Museum
In Rhythm Fest: A New Mexico Community Event is a three-night, two-day celebration of Culture, Community and Connection including two unforgettable days of dance workshops led by top local and international instructors. This event offers 30 diverse classes in styles like Casino Salsa (Cuban Salsa), Rueda de Casino, Rumba, Salsa on 1 & 2, Bachata, Bachatango, Kizomba, Cha Cha Cha, Cumbia, Latin Hip Hop, and more. From body movement to musicality and Guaguancó, there’s something for everyone.
Put what you learn into practice with 3 nights of incredible social dancing. Kick off the Festival weekend with Grammy Award-winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra at the Albuquerque Museum (2000 Mountain Rd NW) on Friday night. Continue the party with DJ Walt Digz from San Francisco at Fusion (708 1st St NW) on Saturday and close out the festival on Sunday, when we will be back at the NHCC with Albuquerque’s best local DJs and DJ Walt Digz showcasing their Sabor!
Call the NHCC Box Office at (505) 724-4771, if you need additional assistance.
Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm.
Planning to visit Albuquerque for In Rhythm Fest? Need a hotel? Visit Best Western Rio Grande for special room rates; mention In Rhythm Fest.
Early Bird passes through June 30, 2026:
$124.00 Full Festival Pass with a $2 discount for students, seniors, kids and NHCC members.
Regular Prices starting July 1, 2026:
$149 Full Festival Pass with a $2 discount for students, seniors, kids and NHCC members.
Saturday or Sunday Day Pass: $104 each day with a$2 discount for students, seniors, kids and NHCC members.
Single Class: $24.00 each
Festival Social Dance: $19.00
Call the NHCC Box Office at (505) 724-4771, if you need additional assistance.
Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm.
*All NHCC performance/event ticket sales go through the National Hispanic Cultural Center Website. NHCC is a division of New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. You will be redirected to our central ticketing system. DO NOT BUY FROM THIRD PARTIES. If you see a third party app or website, please report it to the Center at (505) 246-2261.