National Hispanic Cultural Center

06/24/2026

Wondering what there is to see at the NHCC Art Museum this week? Look no further!

'What We Bring to the Table' is an exhibition of artworks by NHCC staff and friends in honor of the NHCC’s 25 Anniversary. Nuclear Past, Present and Future: Art in Action is and exhibition that explores the impact of nuclear technologies in New Mexico and Beyond through art. You can also view artworks from the NHCC Art Museum Permanent Collection in our ongoing exhibition, 'İAquí Estamos!'

Plan your visit Tuesday – Sunday between 10am – 4pm. Visit nhccnm.org to learn more!

06/23/2026

Don't forget: this Thursday, scholar and historian Virginia Sánchez, is debuting her new book 'La Cebolla Valley: A History' with us at the Center!

HLA Herencia Series: Author Reading and Book Signing with Virginia Sánchez
Thursday June 25 | 6:30 to 8:00 pm | Salón Ortega
Learn more and register at https://nhccnm.org/event/hla-herencia-series-author-reading-and-book-signing-with-virginia-sanchez/

Free Community Event.

Scholar and historian, Virginia Sánchez, is debuting her new book La Cebolla Valley: A History with us at the NHCC! More than 160 years ago, the early settlers of La Cebolla Valley arrived and put down roots that would flourish into a lasting legacy. Freight wagons and travelers passed through the ...

06/22/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table during the Mariachis De Nuevo México game on Friday! We had a great time making maracas and sharing details about the Center's paño art collection with all of you.

Thank you to the Albuquerque Isotopes for the invitation!

06/22/2026

The National Hispanic Culture Center is very pleased to welcome the Mariachi Spectacular de Albuquerque back to NHCC campus with “La Pasión de Mariachi.” “La Pasión de Mariachi” is the signature educational presentation series, designed to provide students, educators, and community members with a deeper understanding of mariachi history, culture, and artistic influence. The series explores the traditions, evolution, and lasting impact of mariachi music through engaging presentations and discussion led by respected voices within the mariachi community.

Mariachi Spectacular de Albuquerque: La Pasión de Mariachi
Thursday, July 9, 2026
6:00 pm

NHCC | Albuquerque Journal Theatre

The 2026 presentation, “La Pasión Hecha Canto: Lola Beltrán y el Alma de la Canción Ranchera,” will be presented by Robert Lucero and will examine the life, legacy, and cultural influence of legendary ranchera vocalist Lola Beltrán and her enduring impact on mariachi music and the canción ranchera tradition.

This is a free community event with limited availability. Please make a reservation below.

RESERVE YOUR TICKETS HERE!
https://my.nmculture.org/56904/56906

06/19/2026

Festival Flamenco Alburquerque 39 arrives at the Center TOMORROW! On Saturday, catch 'De Scheherezade,' a large-scale flamenco work by María Pagés Compañía, co-created with dramaturg El Arbi El Harti, that begins where the tale of the Thousand and One Nights ends.

Festival Flamenco Alburquerque 39: María Pagés-De Scheherezade
Saturday, June 20 | 8:00 pm | Albuquerque Journal Theatre
Learn more and get tickets at

De Scheherezade is a large-scale flamenco work by María Pagés Compañía, co-created with dramaturg El Arbi El Harti. Beginning where the tale of the Thousand and One Nights ends, De Scheherezade reframes Scheherezade as “one woman, all women.” Across 12 choreographic chapters, a collective fe...

06/19/2026

The National Hispanic Cultural Center is very honored to welcome 2026 Festival Flamenco Alburquerque back to the NHCC Campus this weekend. Our friends and partners at the National Institute of Flamenco have put together an amazing line up of the best Flamenco performers in the world. We are so excited to once again be a part of the cultural institution.

¡VIVA FLAMENCO!

Below is a link to the individual tickets here at the NHCC, June 19 through June 27, 2026. Don’t wait! Get your tickets now for these unforgettable performances.
https://my.nmculture.org/overview/43419

06/18/2026

🥀🕯️𝔅𝔞𝔯𝔯𝔦𝔬 𝔇𝔞𝔯𝔨𝔰🕯️🥀

FRIDAY! July 24th at 8:00 PM

Luz Skylarker, La Ruda, & Three Deuce Luce

Cumbia, Classic Goth, EBM, New Wave, Dark Wave and Rock en Español.

This is a limited capacity event, register 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.

$14 advance tickets, $19 day of show.

06/16/2026

There are still spots available for both of Siempre Creativo Cooking Classes this week! Join us tomorrow, June 17, at Street Food Institute (1411 4th St SW) at 3:00 and 5:00 pm as we explore the cuisine of Southern Mexico (Yucatán) with a pair of recipes.

Learn more and register today at https://nhccnm.org/event/siempre-creativo-cooking-2/

06/14/2026

Festival Flamenco Alburquerque 39 is just around the corner. Our friends and partners at the National Institute of Flamenco are ready and it is time for Flamenco. We are so excited to once again be a part of the cultural institution.

¡VIVA FLAMENCO!

Below is a link to the individual tickets here at the NHCC, June 19 through June 27, 2026. Don’t wait! Get your tickets now for these unforgettable performances.
https://my.nmculture.org/overview/43419

06/10/2026

Exciting news: our exhibition 'Nuclear Past, Present, and Future: Art in Action' was featured in the latest issue of El Palacio Magazine! In the article, writer and artist Myrriah Gómez explores the groundbreaking exhibition and reflects on the generational impacts of the Trinity Test.

Give it a read at https://elpalacio.org/2026/06/when-atomic-testimony-becomes-art/.