National Hispanic Cultural Center

08/30/2026

¡VIVA Mexico! Music, Dance, & Poetry of Mexico

Sunday, September 27, 2026
6:00 pm

NHCC | Albuquerque Journal Theatre

¡Viva México! The Music, Dance, and Poetry of México. A Spectacular Cultural Celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month and Fiestas Patrias!

Experience an unforgettable journey through Mexico’s rich heritage in this vibrant production bringing together a stellar cast of local talent, ¡Viva México! sweeps across centuries—from ancient Aztec blessings and Spanish colonial roots to revolutionary anthems, rock and roll, and modern-day classics. Featuring dynamic performances of 19th-century varsovianas, sweeping waltzes, expressively spoken poesía costumbrista, and crowd favorites like “La Cucaracha” alongside the high-energy rhythms of Sones Huastecos and live Mariachi Xochitl, this captivating show delivers a high-energy, heartwarming celebration of culture, music, and community spirit you won’t want to miss!

Free community event with limited tickets available. Please let us know who will be attending below.

RESERVE YOUR TICKETS HERE!
https://my.nmculture.org/56904/61262

08/29/2026

Installation is well underway in the galleries // COMING SOON---

"i thought i saw you yesterday: opens with a FREE reception at the NHCC Visual Art Museum on Friday, September 18 from 5:00pm-7:30pm, with curated tunes by DJ Estalacita!

This exhibition explores memory and ancestral knowledge, creating a dialogue between life cycles, food, land, place and the body. Featuring the work of nine artists: Amanda Dannáe Romero, Ashleigh Steele Chavez, Caroline Liu, claudia hermano, Esteban Ismael Durán, Jesus Miguel Avena, Joe Ramiro Garcia, Margarita Paz-Pedro, Stephanie J. Woods.

Can't make the opening? Save the date and join curator hazel batrezchavez for a dedicated series of one-on-one conversations. Each dialogue will function as an individual chapter, unpacking a single artist’s material practice, ancestral ties, and creative process. These events will take place in the Wells Fargo Auditorium located in the building just west of the NHCC Visual Art Museum. Free admission to the museum following the conversation.

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08/28/2026

Mark your calendars: the annual ¡Cine Magnífico! Spanish-Language Film Festival returns to the Center next weekend!

Starting Friday, Sept. 4, enjoy an expanded slate of modern Spanish and Latin American cinema. All screenings are in Spanish with English subtitles, and are free to attend.

08/28/2026

In Rhythm Festival: A NM Community Event

Friday, Saturday & Sunday
August 28 – 30, 2026

NHCC Campus, Fusion, and Albuquerque Museum

3 nights of incredible social dancing & 2 Days of workshops!!

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!

Reserve Your Tickets Here!
https://my.nmculture.org/56904/57029

08/27/2026

¡El teatro en vivo continúa en el NHCC!

“Esperanza” retells the incredible story of the 1951 strike by the Mexican American miners, highlighting the struggles of the miners seeking fair wages and safer working conditions against the Empire Zinc Mining Company in Bayard, New Mexico. The 15-month strike by Local 890 of the International Mine, Mill, and Smelter Workers Union was the first successful mine strike in U.S. History. When the mining company invoked the Taft-Hartley Act to make it illegal for the miners to strike, their wives and mothers took over the picket line.

Teatro Paraguas : “Esperanza.”
August 28 – 30, 2026
7:00 pm Friday
2:00 pm Saturday & Sunday

NHCC | Wells Fargo Auditorium

“Esperanza,” written by Carlos Morton in conjunction with Teatro Paraguas, is a play, with music, based on the iconic film “Salt of the Earth,” written by Michael Wilson, directed by Herbert J. Biberman, and produced by Paul Jarrico.

RESERVE YOUR TICKETS HERE!
https://my.nmculture.org/overview/60522

08/25/2026

Want to work at the Center? Our team is hiring a new Educator & Instructional Coordinator!

More details and instructions on how to apply are available here: https://careers.share.nm.gov/psc/hprdcg/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&FOCUS=Applicant&

08/24/2026

Our next Book Club event is coming up this Wednesday! This month, we will be reading 'Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget by Reyna Grande.' This book of essays expands our understanding of life in the United States and the complex people who cross and live within its borders.

NHCC Book Club: Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget by Reyna Grande
Wednesday, Aug. 26 | 6:00 pm | HLA Conference Room
Learn more and register at https://nhccnm.org/event/nhcc-book-club-35/

Free Community Event.

What is the true power of stories? Can they heal the jagged edges of a traumatic childhood? Is the cost of telling the story worth the price of the cure? Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget is a powerful testament to Grande’s role as a storyteller and cultural witness. It expands o...

08/23/2026

In Rhythm Festival: A NM Community Event

Friday, Saturday & Sunday
August 28 – 30, 2026

NHCC Campus, Fusion, and Albuquerque Museum

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!

Reserve Your Tickets Here!
https://my.nmculture.org/56904/57029

08/20/2026

¡El teatro en vivo continúa en el NHCC!

“Esperanza” retells the incredible story of the 1951 strike by the Mexican American miners, highlighting the struggles of the miners seeking fair wages and safer working conditions against the Empire Zinc Mining Company in Bayard, New Mexico. The 15-month strike by Local 890 of the International Mine, Mill, and Smelter Workers Union was the first successful mine strike in U.S. History. When the mining company invoked the Taft-Hartley Act to make it illegal for the miners to strike, their wives and mothers took over the picket line.

Teatro Paraguas : “Esperanza.”

August 28 – 30, 2026
7:30 pm Friday
2:00 pm Saturday & Sunday

NHCC | Wells Fargo Auditorium

“Esperanza,” written by Carlos Morton in conjunction with Teatro Paraguas, is a play, with music, based on the iconic film “Salt of the Earth,” written by Michael Wilson, directed by Herbert J. Biberman, and produced by Paul Jarrico.

RESERVE YOUR TICKETS HERE!
https://my.nmculture.org/overview/60522

08/20/2026

Join the Chorus: 2026/2027 Season Auditions

Our friends and partners at Opera Southwest and the New Mexico Symphonic Chorus invite you to audition for their upcoming 2026/2027 season! they are building a dynamic, powerful chorus for a thrilling and diverse lineup of music and they need you.

Auditions will take place on September 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. If you have been looking to join a cast and take part in a performance, this is the perfect opportunity to add your voice to a powerful season of music!

Please email Chorus Master Aaron Howe at [email protected] to schedule an audition time.