2025 Hispanic Heritage Month
Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) by learning, sharing, and taking part in a vibrant lineup of events that honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities.
Calendar of Events
There are family-friendly events, cultural performances, film screenings, art exhibits, and more. Come and celebrate this month and deepen your appreciation of the rich and diverse traditions that shape our community.
New Mexico State Fair
Description: The New Mexico State Fair is an annual, 11-day event held each September at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque, attracting over 500,000 attendees.
Dates: Thursday, September 4 until Sunday, September 14, 2025
From 10 am to 9 pm (Sunday -Thursday) and 10 am to 10 pm (Fridays and Saturday)
Place: EXPO New Mexico: Home of the State Fair (300 San Pedro Dr. N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87108)
Learn more about the NM State Fair
NHCC Art Museum Opening Reception: What We Bring to the Table
Description: To celebrate the National Hispanic Cultural Center’s 25th birthday, we explore artworks created by the artists who spend their days (and nights) keeping the Center going.
Date: Thursday, September 5, 2025
Place: National Hispanic Cultural Center
Learn more about What We Bring to the Table.
Tablao Flamenco Albuquerque Dinner Show
Description: At Tablao Flamenco Albuquerque, every performance is an invitation to experience the heart and soul of Flamenco.
Date: Friday, September 5, 2025 at 7 pm
Place: 800 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Learn more about Tablao Flamenco Albuquerque Dinner Show
Music from the Americas Concert Series
Description: Is a permanent initiative supported by The UNM Department of Music, the UNM College of Fine Arts, the UNM Latin American and Iberian Institute, the Mexican Consulate in Albuquerque, the Secretary of Culture of Mexico, and numerous local and International Institutions.
Date: September 11, 2025 at 7:30 pm
Place: UNM Keller Hall (Center for the Arts & Art Museum, 203 Cornell Dr, Albuquerque, NM 87106). Musicians: Alan Guerra – Guitar and Bestiario – New Music by Mexican Musicians
Learn more about the Music from the Americas Concert Series.
2025 Hispanic Heritage Month Kick Off
Description: Starts a month-long celebration of the history and culture of U.S. Latino and Hispanic communities, recognizing their influence on American society
Date: Friday, September 12, 2025 from 9 am to 12 noon
Place: Old Town Gazebo
Learn more about the 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month Kick Off.
Fiesta Mexicana
Santa Fe
Description: Come and join us to celebrate the Mexican independence
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
Place: Plaza Civica, Santa Fe
NM Fair Grounds
Description: Come and join us to celebrate the Mexican independence
Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025 from 5 to 6 pm
Place: NM Fairgrounds – Villa Hispana
Hispanic Cultural Center
Description: Come and join us to celebrate the Mexican independence
Date: Monday, September 15, 2025 from 5 pm to 8 pm
Place: National Hispanic Cultural Center
Learn more about Fiesta Mexicana at the National Hispanic Cultural Center.
Hispanic Heritage Day
Description: A vibrant celebration of culture, music, and tradition! Enjoy captivating live performances.
Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025 from 10 am to 10 pm
Place: NM Fairgrounds
Learn more about Hispanic Heritage Day.
Maravilla Gala
Description: An elegant fundraising event hosted by the NHCC Foundation to celebrate the center's 25th anniversary
Date: Saturday, September 13, 5:30 PM
Place: The Clyde Hotel, 330 Tijeras Ave NW
Learn more about Maravilla Gala.
Hispanic Heritage Celebration- "Celebrating our past, empowering tomorrow's brilliance"
Description: Let's celebrate the rich cultural traditions and history of Hispanic communities while also recognizing and encouraging the contributions, achievements, and innovations of future generations.
Date: Saturday, September 20 from 1 pm to 8 pm
Place: Open Space Visitor Center (6500 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120)
Globalquerque!
Description: ¡Globalquerque! is committed to presenting and exploring our world through music and the arts, bringing people together to reflect on our similarities, celebrate our differences and consider and revel in what makes our experiences unique and what makes them shared.
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 5 PM
Place: Civic Plaza
Learn more about Globalquerque!
Turkish Style Sunday Brunch at Raindrop featuring Hispanic Heritage Month
Description: Please join us for the Turkish- Style Brunch to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 11 am
Place: 7901 Mountain Rd, Albuquerque, Nm 87110
Learn more about the Turkish Style Sunday Brunch at Raindrop featuring Hispanic Heritage Month.
Hispanic Heritage Awards
Description: The awards are Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by embracing the unique tapestry of cultures, community, and entrepreneurs that have been woven together to create One Albuquerque - Recognizing business owners and awarding them for being the best in our community. Organized by the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce.
Date: October 18th, 2025 at 6 pm
Place: Crown Plaza (1901 University Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102)
Learn more about the Hispanic Heritage Awards.
Opera Southwest: Dolores
Description: 1968. The Delano grape strike is dragging into its third year. Farmworkers in California are building solidarity that transcends race and Language.
Music / Nicolás Lell Benavides
Libretto / Marella Martin Koch
Dates:
- October 26, 2025 at 2 pm
- October 31, 2025 at 7: 30 pm
- November 2, 2025 at 2 pm
Place: National Hispanic Cultural Center
Learn more about Opera Southwest: Dolores.
Miguel Caro Tribute Show
Description: Ballet Folkórico Fiesta Mexicana presents an evening of Mexican Folklórico dances honoring Maestro Extraordinaire, Miguel Caro Zaragoza! An event for the whole family which will highlight dances from several regions and states in Mexico.
Date: November 8th, 2025 at 3: 30 pm
Place: South Broadway Cultural center
Learn more about the Miguel Caro Annual Tribute show.
Echoes of Albuquerque
Description: Echoes of Albuquerque: A Collective Dialogue, Alchemy Walls envisions a future where community, creativity and accessibility are the shared paradigms for public policy.
Date: This show runs August 28-October 3
Gallery One is open: Monday-Friday, 10 AM - 4 PM
Place: 1 Civic Plaza NW Albuquerque, NM 87102
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505.767.5600
Dias de los Muertos in Old Town
Description: Join us in Old Town for a multi-day celebration of life, memory, and tradition—featuring the iconic Catrina Procession, Marigold Mile, and the return of Plaza de los Recuerdos and more—altars, art, music, and community in the heart of Albuquerque.
Presented By: Historic Old Town Plaza
Dates: October 24, 2025 - November 2, 2025
Recurrence: Recurring daily
Place: Historic Old Town Plaza
200 N. Plaza St. N.W., Albuquerque, NM 87104
Learn more about Dias de los Muertos in Old Town.
Muertos and Marigolds 2025 Celebration and Procession
Description: Join us for the 2025 South Valley Día de los Muertos Celebration and Marigold Procession.
Date: November 2
Time: Celebration 12-4pm, Procession 2pm, Location TBA
Learn more about Muertos and Marigolds 2025 Celebration and Procession.