Music
New Mexico Entertainment Awards
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM5:30 pm VIP Meet & Greet 6:00 pm Doors Open and Red Carpet 7:00 pm Awards Ceremony The New Mexico Entertainment Magazine Awards is an annual event that honors individuals, businesses, and organizations contributing to the state’s vibrant entertainment scene. This formal gala recognizes excellence in categories like live events, film, radio, music, comedy, arts, books, and nightlife. Our goal is to spotlight the talented people and groups who consistently deliver quality entertainment across New Mexico. This year, 55 categories will be honored, including the Icon Award (more...)
AMP Concerts: Flor de Toloache
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Bank of America Theatre 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM7:30 pm AMP Concerts presents Flor de Toloache. Latin Grammy® winning, New York-based, all-female ensemble Flor de Toloache continue to win the hearts of both progressive and traditional mariachi music fans alike through their distinct artistic vision and sophisticated, enlightened interpretation of traditional mariachi instruments. The female quartet’s diverse ethnicities and musical backgrounds have also transcended culture and gender by forging new paths. Catch Flor de Toloache in Albuquerque before they head up to Taos for She Rises III! $24, $34, & $44, discounts for kids 12 (more...)
On Point Dance Studio: Moonwalk Magic
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM6:00 pm NHCC | Albuquerque Journal Theatre On Point Dance Studio presents Moonwalk Magic, which includes performances from our mini-3-year-old dancers all the way through our high school dancers. We will be showcasing different genres of dance, including Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, Folklorico, Contemporary and Tumbling. Our amazing competitive teams will be making an appearance, and the teachers will also be celebrating the best of Michael Jackson and his music! We’ll be Thrilled to have you join us. $25, $30 & $35 On Point Dance Company’s production of Moonwalk (more...)
Zeitgeist Dance Theatre: Lineage
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM7:00 pm NHCC | Albuquerque Journal Theatre Join Santa Fe’s own Zeitgeist Dance Theatre — one of New Mexico’s most compelling companies — for an electrifying evening of world-class contemporary dance. Zeitgeist Dance Theatre is proudly joined for the evening by the New Century Dance Project Contemporary Ensemble. Five original works by acclaimed choreographers Francisco Gella, Yusha-Marie Sorzano, Noelle Keyser, Joshua Whitehead, and Rhaine Marquardt come to life with over 70 exceptional dancers from around the world commanding the stage. The evening’s centerpiece honors Santa Fe’s 20th year as a UNESCO Creative (more...)
Pláticas Públicas: In the Gallery with the Artists
Visual Art Museum 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States2:00 to 4:00 pm Head to the NHCC Visual Art Museum for a Gallery Tour and Musical Performance led by Francisco Lefebre, one of the featured artists in the NHCC art exhibition Voces del Pueblo: Artists of the Levantamiento Chicano in New Mexico. Free Community Event. Please register using the link below. About the exhibition: Voces del Pueblo: Artists of the Levantamiento Chicano in New Mexico features a group of New Mexican artists who were among the earliest generation of Chicana and Chicano activists in the state. The (more...)
AMP Concerts: Tab Benoit
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM7:30 pm AMP Concerts presents Tab Benoit. Tab Benoit is a Grammy nominated singer, songwriter and guitarist who has built a remarkable 30+ year career on the foundation of his gritty and soulful Delta swamp blues, acquiring a devoted legion of fans along the way, as well as 5 Blues Music Awards, including BB King Entertainer of the Year (twice) and an induction into The Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. $35, $46 & $54 Approximate time of event: 2 hours including intermission. AMP Concert member pre-sale begins (more...)
Mexican Independence Day Celebration in partnership with the Mexican Consulate
Patio | Fountain Courtyard 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States5:30 – 7:30 pm In collaboration with the Consulate of Mexico, the National Hispanic Cultural Center is proud to host a celebration of Mexican Independence Day featuring vendors, dancing, and much more! On Sept. 15, the Center will be joined by the Consulate of Mexico providing a formal flag unveiling and the traditional Grito, a celebration announcement of independence. The courtyard of the celebration will be adorned with Mexican flags and other decorations. The event will feature local vendors selling refreshments while celebrating with traditional music and dance. (more...)
The iDance 2025 Recital
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM2:00 pm Join the Innovative Dance Company on September 20, 2025 at 2 pm at the National Hispanic Cultural Center for the iDance Recital, where our talented young dancers will light up the stage with their passion, energy, and skill. This special event showcases the hard work and dedication of our students, as they perform a variety of captivating routines that reflect their growth and love for dance. Whether it's their first recital or they are seasoned performers, each dancer will leave you inspired and entertained. Don't (more...)
The Albuquerque Folk Festival
NHCC Campus 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM10:00 am – 8:00 pm National Hispanic Cultural Center Campus Enjoy the Albuquerque Folk Festival this year! Kids under 18 & seniors 85+ enter for free at the gate, day of festival. The Albuquerque Folk Festival offers over 100 events including 5 performance areas, 6 music and dance workshop venues, 3 Jam venues, a musical instrument petting zoo, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, kids’ tent, merch booth, a consignment booth, a free instrument check area, a bike parking area, free parking, free golf cart rides for transport. (more...)
New Mexico Philharmonic: Schubert’s Tragic Symphony
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM2:00 pm New Mexico Philharmonic presents Schubert’s Tragic Symphony Francois Lopez-Ferrer, conductor Ella Tasker violin Sean Choi piano Mozart Overture to Don Giovanni Mozart Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major, K. 218: I. Allegro Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58: III. Rondo-Vivace Schubert Symphony No. 4 in c minor, “Tragic” Step into the heart of musical drama with Schubert’s emotionally charged “Tragic” Symphony. This concert showcases the brilliant young talents of Ella Tasker and Sean Choi, first-place winners of the Jackie McGehee Young Artists’ Competition, performing selections from Mozart’s (more...)