2024 Hispanic Heritage Month Events Throughout the City

La Cultura Speaks

• About: La Cultura Speaks is a campaign by the City of Albuquerque Department of Arts & Culture. Our goal is to celebrate the richness and diversity of Hispanic culture in Albuquerque through stories of youth and their family legacies. Through stories we hope to honor, understand and build connections across our city.
  • Hosted by: City of Albuquerque - Arts & Culture
  • When: All Month
  • Time: Any time
  • Location: Virtual - cabq.org

Instituto Cervantes Film Series: Generaciones and El paìs del futuro

• About: In this online film series, which plays throughout the month of September on the Instituto Cervantes Vimeo channel, there will be four sessions with experimental pieces that allow us to explore the possibilities of the audio-visual image and abstraction as a form of creation: a freer creation, where form, color, movement and sound compose evocative messages. The short films will be available on the Cervantes Institute's Vimeo channel for one week.
  • Hosted by: Instituto Cervantes Vimeo
  • When: All Month
  • Time: Any time
  • Location: Virtual - Instituto Cervantes Vimeo Channel

Hispanic Heritage Month Kick Off

• About: An event to kick-off Hispanic Heritage Month 2024! The theme for Hispanic Heritage Month in 2024 is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together”. This theme is meant to capture the “spirit of innovation, resilience, and unity that define the Hispanic experience”. This is a free event for the whole family with performances by mariachis and more!
  • Hosted by: New Mexico Hispanic Heritage Committee
  • When: Thursday, September 5, 2024
  • Time: 9 AM - 12 PM
  • Location: The Old Town Gazebo

New Mexico State Fair Parade

• About: The New Mexico State Fair Parade, long established as the biggest parade in the state, marshaled and assisted by the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Posse, is open to participation by anyone.
  • Hosted by: New Mexico State Fair
  • When: Thursday, September 7, 2024
  • Time: 8:30 AM 
  • Location: Starts on the SE corner of Expo New Mexico (Louisiana/Central) and will travel west on Central Avenue to Girard and Central
  • More Information: statefair.exponm.com

Fiesta Mexicana

• About: Celebrate Mexico's Independence Day with a free event for the whole family! 
  • Hosted by: Mexican Consulate
  • When: Thursday, September 12, 2024
  • Time: 5:30 PM 
  • Location: National Hispanic Cultural Center

Music from the Americas: Mexico

• About: Piano recital from the Mexican American pianist, Mateo Hurtado Castillo. 
  • Hosted by: UNM & the Mexican Consulate
  • When: Saturday, September 13, 2024
  • Time: 7:30 PM 
  • Location: Keller Hall - 203 Cornell Dr. Albuquerque, NM 87106

Camino Real: Hispanic Heritage Softball Tournament & Cultural Festival

• About: Inaugural Camino Real Hispanic Heritage Softball Tournament and Cultural Festival, celebrating the start of Hispanic Heritage Month!
  This fun, family-friendly event will be held at the beautifully renovated Los Altos Park Softball Complex. Free Admission! Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy live performances from local and regional artists and explore booths featuring local artisans and vendors showcasing unique crafts.
  • Hosted by: City of Albuquerque Parks and Recreation, World Sports League, and Albuquerque Hispano Chamber
  • When: Saturday, September 14th & Sunday, September 15th
  • Time: 8 AM - 6 PM
  • Location: Los Altos Park Softball Complex in Albuquerque, NM.

Papel Picado & Paper Flowers

• About: Learn the traditional art of making papel picado and paper flowers for your ofrenda, event display, or for your home! Artist, Chris Baca, will discuss various techniques and history of making cut-paper banners. Free to the public!
  • Hosted by: Muertos y Marigolds
  • When: Saturday, September 14, 2024
  • Time: 12 PM - 3 PM 
  • Location: Gutierrez Hubbell House - 6029 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque NM
  • More Information: muertosymarigolds.org

Mexico's Independence Day Celebration

• About: Celebrate Mexico's Independence Day at the State Fair! Standard entrance fee is required. 
  • When: Sunday, September 15, 2024
  • Time: 6 PM 
  • Location: National Hispanic Cultural Center

Mosaics & Poetry

• About: Learn to create a personal mosaic for your home. Be ready to get messy! Then focus your creativity to the page to create poetic works embracing the spirit and intention of the Dia de los Muertos holdiay. Free to the public!
  • Hosted by: Muertos y Marigolds
  • When: Saturday, September 21, 2024
  • Time: 12:00 PM 
  • Location: South Valley Preparatory Community School - 2551 Karsten Ct. SE, Albuquerque, NM

Hispanic Heritage month Celebration Featuring Ivòn Ulibarri & Cafè Mocha

• About: An all-ages, family-friendly festival including that will include live music, storytelling, poetry, nature-themed carnival performers, hands-on activities, and more
  • Hosted by: AMP Concerts
  • When: Saturday, September 21, 2024
  • Time: 3:30 PM 
  • Location: Open Space Visitor Center  - 6500 Coors NW, Albuquerque NM 87120
  • More Information: at AMPconcerts.org 

Latinx Games Festival 2024

• About: A celebration of Gaming, Latino Culture and Latin American Game Development. Featuring insightful panels, playable Latino made video games, career advancement opportunities, the first ever Latino Games Exhibition, and The Latinx Game Awards. 
  • Hosted by: National Hispanic Cultural Center
  • When: September 20 - 22, 2024
  • Time: 10 AM - 6 PM 
  • Location: National Hispanic Cultural Center - 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
  • Tickets: at Latinxgamesfestival.com

¡Globalbuquerque! RETURNS

• About: New Mexico’s Annual Celebration of World Music and Culture. All performances are free.
  • Hosted by: Albuquerque Museum
  • When: September 26 - 28, 2024
  • Location: Civic Plaza - 1 Civic Plz, Albuquerque, NM 87102
  • More Information: globalquerque.org

Film Screening: Bless Me Ultima

• About: Rudolfo Anaya’s beloved and iconic Bless Me, Ultima returns to the NHCC with Carl Franklin’s screen adaptation. Free Community Event, generously supported by Las Pistoleras Instituto Cultural de Arte and the UNM Department of English and Literature.
  • Hosted by: National Hispanic Cultural Center 
  • When: Friday, September 27, 2024
  • Location: NHCC | Albuquerque Journal Theatre
  • Reserve your FREE ticket at: my.nmculture.org

The Albuquerque Folk Festival

• About: The Albuquerque Folk Festival offers over 100 events including 5 performance venues, 6 music and dance workshop venues, 2-3 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, and a bike valet.
  • Hosted by: National Hispanic Cultural Center
  • When: Sunday, September 29, 2024
  • Time: 10 AM - 8 PM
  • Location: National Hispanic Cultural Center - 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
  • More Information: abq.folkfest.org

Hispanic Heritage Awards

• About: This program honors companies and individuals in New Mexico who are current Members of the Hispano Chamber that demonstrate a strong commitment to the economic impact and cultural diversity of our business community, staying true to our mission.
  • Hosted by: Manuel's Food Market
  • When: Tuesday, October 10, 2024
  • Location: Hotel Albuquerque - 800 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
  • More Information: ahcnm.org 

4th Annual En Unidad Hay Poder, Dia de Los Muertos Artisan and Farmers Market

• About: The Artisan and Farmer's Market features local vendors with handmade products. Local artists and artisans will have artwork for sale.  Come sample the wares of Food truck vendors and listen to live musical artists like Gilbert Uribe and Mariachi Albuquerque. “En Unidad Hay Poder” Celebration will feature Longfellow ECS student’s artwork in the offenda.  Local students will also perform baile folklorico and flamenco artforms. 
  • Hosted by: Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce
  • When: Monday, October 19, 2024
  • Time: 1 PM - 6 PM
  • Location: Manuel's Food Market - 601 Edith Boulevard NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
  • More Information: manuelsfoodmarket.com 

Corazon de Cultura Award

• About: Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease.
  • Hosted by: New Mexico Hispanic Heritage Committee 
  • When: Thursday, October 24, 2024
  • Time: 6 PM
  • Location: National Hispanic Cultural Center

Día de los Muertos

• About: A 9-day event that that will include "Family Day", a Catrina Parade, the Dance of the Matachines, a candlelight procession, paper-mache sculptures, community ofrenda, classic car and truck shows, ofrenda tours, and more!
  • Hosted by: Old Town Albuquerque 
  • When: October 25 - November 3, 2024
  • Location: Old Town Albuquerque
  • More Information: albuquerqueoldtown.com 

South Velley Muertos and Marigold - Procession & Celebration

• About: An event dedicated to strengthening the community. There will be art, activism, and a procession in the heart of Albuquerque's South Valley. There will also be community art workshop every Saturday leading up to the event.
  • Hosted by: Muertos y Marigolds
  • When: November 3, 2024
  • Time: 12 PM - 4 PM
  • Location: Rio Bravo County Park - 3912 Isleta Blvd SW
  • More Information: muertosymarigolds.org