5:30 – 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 […]
2:00 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 […]
10:00 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 […]
8:00 pm Luz Skylarker: 8:00 - 9:30 pm Glass Spells: 9:30 - 11:00 pm This is a limited capacity event, register soon to secure your spot! Attendance will be capped at 300 people. 250 people allowed on stage at a given time. Stage access available on a first-come, first-serve basis. ADA accommodations available upon request. Join us […]
11:00 am NHCC | Domenici Education Building Join us for a special day for the whole family commemorating Día de Muertos traditions. Contribute to our community ofrenda and view ofrendas created by local schools and community organizations. Decorate sugar skulls, craft paper flowers, enjoy face-painting, and sample Pan de Muerto. Visitors can also enjoy food […]
8:00 pm Saturday & 2:00 pm Sunday National Institute of Flamenco & the NHCC present Yjastros and invited guests in Flamenco Fandanguero This November, don’t miss FLAMENCO FANDANGUERO, the groundbreaking work produced for Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company, made in collaboration among the company’s Artistic Director Joaquín Encinias, Choreographer Marisol Encinias, Theater Director Alejandro Tomás Rodriguez, Musical Director, Sinuhé […]
2:00 pm & 6:30 pm Magnify Dance Ensemble presents Christmas Joy. Come, Experience the Miracle! Awaken your heart to the true Spirit of Christmas in dance as Magnify Dance Ensemble will present the 41st season of its Bravos Award-winning holiday production, Christmas Joy. Over sixty-five classically trained dancers will once again inspire audiences in the […]
7:00 pm Friday 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm Saturday Baila! Baila!’s Christmas in New Mexico And Around the World 2025. Baila! Baila!’s annual holiday show is a whirlwind extravaganza, taking audiences on a journey through the sights and sounds of Christmas in New Mexico and Christmas around the World. Music, song, and dance with the […]
5:30 pm The National Hispanic Cultural Center’s 2nd Annual Luminito Celebration offers an immersive cultural experience grounded in New Mexico’s lively luminaria vs. farolito debate. On December 14, enjoy music, biscochitos, a holiday mercado with local vendors, Matachines dance performances, holiday lights, and more as we celebrate the holiday season! This year’s celebration will begin […]
7:00 pm Friday, Saturday & Sunday 2:00 pm Saturday & Sunday Festival Ballet Albuquerque presents an original production, Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment. The beloved holiday classic is transported to territorial New Mexico in the late 1800s, with added elements of the state’s heritage and traditions including Spanish dancers with Flamenco, southwestern snakes, sheep […]
