Festival

Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment

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 and shepherdesses, a lively fandango, a storyteller doll with children, and lavish western Victorian-era costumes. The 14th anniversary year includes Zozobra, in a production showcasing New Mexico heritage and traditions while maintaining (more…)

Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment Read More »

Cine Magnifico: Matryoshka

6:00 pm Instituto Cervantes presents Cine Magnifico 2025 Matryoshka by Jorge Forero Ana travels for a few days to her grandmother’s house in the country. Her mother is also present, but the relationship is visible awkward as she feels she was neglected. Ana’s secret abortion due to an unplanned pregnancy moves her prospect of becoming a mother and makes her understand her own mother’s life, on this weekend to heal from burdens and secrets carried for generations. Ana viaja unos días a casa de su abuela en

Cine Magnifico: Matryoshka Read More »

Cine Magnifico Opening Film// US Premiers: Una Quinta Portuguesa

7:00 pm Instituto Cervantes presents Cine Magnifico 2025 Opening Film // US Premiers: Una Quinta Portuguesa by Avelina Prat The disappearance of his wife leaves Fernando, a quiet geography teacher, completely devastated. Aimless, he impersonates another man as a gardener at a Portuguese country house, where he forms an unexpected friendship with the owner. La desaparición de su esposa deja a Fernando, un discreto profesor de geografía, completamente desolado. Sin rumbo, se hace pasar por otro hombre como jardinero en una casa de campo portuguesa, donde entabla

Cine Magnifico Opening Film// US Premiers: Una Quinta Portuguesa Read More »

NHCC 25th Anniversary: Visual Art Museum Collection Tours

October 28, 30 & November 1, 2025 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm & 3:00 pm Tuesday & Thursday 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm, & 3:00 pm Saturday NHCC | Visual Art Museum Have you ever strolled through the NHCC Visual Art Museum and found yourself wondering about the rest of the art collection? Now’s your chance to get a behind-the-scenes tour with the Visual Arts staff and see more of the 4500 artworks that comprise the museum’s permanent collection! Free community event. Tours are limited to ten

NHCC 25th Anniversary: Visual Art Museum Collection Tours Read More »

Baila! Baila!: Christmas in New Mexico And Around the World 2025

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 traditional Southwestern flair cultivated in our state over the generations, as well as unique segments saluting Christmas traditions from around the world, will delight theatregoers of all ages. In 2025, Baila! Baila!

Baila! Baila!: Christmas in New Mexico And Around the World 2025 Read More »

Magnify Dance Ensemble: Christmas Joy

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 National Hispanic Cultural Center’s Albuquerque Journal Theater. They come to us with a collection of moving and inspirational classical ballet, jazz and contemporary dance performances choreographed to traditional and contemporary Christmas music.

Magnify Dance Ensemble: Christmas Joy Read More »

Mexican Independence Day Celebration in partnership with the Mexican Consulate

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 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.

Mexican Independence Day Celebration in partnership with the Mexican Consulate Read More »

Books on the Bosque: Fright Night

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm National Hispanic Cultural Center | Bank of America Theatre Fright Night, Horror Event presented by Books on the Bosque. Meet bestselling authors Brian Asman, Nat Cassidy, Clay McLeod Chapman, Ramona Emerson, Philip Fracassi, Jennifer Givhan, T. Kingfisher, C.J. Leede, and Keith Rosson in conversation with Jeff C. Carter of the We Bleed Orange & Black Podcast. Bookstore Pop-Up, Wine & Beer Vendor TBD. Presented by Books on the Bosque. $35 General Admission, $45 Preferred Seating, and $65 VIP Seating 🎟 General Admission Ticket

Books on the Bosque: Fright Night Read More »

The Albuquerque Folk Festival

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 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.

The Albuquerque Folk Festival Read More »

Scroll to Top