MARIACHI MUSIC takes center stage in Albuquerque as the Mariachi Spectacular de Albuquerque returns with concerts, workshops, and community celebrations. Running July 8–11, the annual gathering includes music workshops at the Albuquerque Convention Center, the Mariachi Showcase Competition at Civic Plaza on July 10, and a Mariachi Spectacular Mass on July 11. The festivities culminate with the Mariachi Spectacular Concert at Sandia Resort & Casino Amphitheater on July 11, featuring internationally recognized performers, including Ballet Folklórico Paso Del Norte, Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar, Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles, Ángeles Ochoa, and Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández.