60 upcoming events near Santa Fe — concerts, theater, markets, library programs and more. Free to browse; each links to the source.
Dance & fitness
Eight dates, June 5 to 27, 2026
Evenings
El Flamenco Spanish Cabaret, 135 W Palace Ave · Santa, NM
El Flamenco Spanish Cabaret, 135 W Palace Ave
You can experience world-class live flamenco and a seasonal showcase from award-winning performers downtown.
Food festivals
June 6 and 7, 2026
Daytime
Santa Fe Plaza, 63 Lincoln Ave · Santa, NM
Santa Fe Plaza, 63 Lincoln Ave
You can browse a juried arts and crafts show on the historic Plaza that benefits Challenge New Mexico.
Lifelong learning
June 12 to 14, 2026
All day
St. John's College, 1160 Camino de Cruz Blanca · Santa, NM
St. John's College, 1160 Camino de Cruz Blanca
You can spend three days with 85 presenters sharing big ideas, immersive art, live music and food at St. John's College.
Food festivals
June 13 and 14, 2026
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Rd · Santa, NM
El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Rd
You can watch traditional spring-planting demonstrations, music and dance at the opening festival of the living history museum's season.
Theater & film
June 19 to 25, 2026
Varies
Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail · Santa, NM
Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail
You can catch Almodovar's tender film about an aging director in retreat from his profession at CCA.
Outdoors & nature
June 20, 2026
Morning
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo · Santa, NM
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo
You can walk the garden with a guide to spot and learn about the birds that live and pass through the high desert.
Classes & arts
June 20 to 21 and June 27 to 28, 2026
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Working art studios across Santa Fe · Santa, NM
Working art studios across Santa Fe
You can step inside dozens of working artist studios across the city over two weekends on this 18th annual self-guided tour.
Theater & film
July 2 to 19, 2026
Evenings
Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 E De Vargas St · Santa, NM
Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 E De Vargas St
You can see the musical Cabaret, set in 1930s Berlin, with pay-what-you-will previews and $10 rush tickets after opening night.
Music & concerts
July 3 to August 29, 2026
Santa, NM
An open-air opera house in the hills north of town, with a 2026 season running July 3 to August 29. Tickets start around $37, and many people tailgate in the lot before curtain.
Food festivals
July 4 and 5, 2026
Daytime
El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Rd · Santa, NM
El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Rd
You can sample wines from nearly two dozen New Mexico wineries with craft vendors, food and live music at the living history ranch.
Music & concerts
July 19 to August 24, 2026
Most concerts 6 p.m.
St. Francis Auditorium and other venues · Santa, NM
St. Francis Auditorium and other venues
You can hear world-class chamber music all summer, from a Kavakos and Pace recital to Mozart, Beethoven, Dvorak and an all-Vivaldi concert.
Community & civic
July 25 and 26, 2026
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Santa, NM
A Plaza market of Spanish colonial art, from tinwork to santos, running July 25 and 26 in 2026 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is one of the oldest markets of its kind.
Theater & film
August 6 to 30, 2026
Evenings
Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 E De Vargas St · Santa, NM
Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 E De Vargas St
You can catch the world-premiere horror comedy Bad Medicine, with affordable preview and rush ticket options.
Food festivals
August 8 and 9, 2026
Daytime
El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Rd · Santa, NM
El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Rd
You can taste New Mexico craft beers paired with food and music at the historic ranch southwest of town.
Community & civic
August 15 and 16, 2026
Santa, NM
The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts fills the Plaza with Native artists every August. The 2026 dates are August 15 and 16, and it draws big crowds downtown.
Community & civic
August 29 to September 6, 2026
Santa, NM
One of the oldest community celebrations in the country, the 314th Fiesta runs August 29 to September 6, 2026. Expect Plaza events, music, and processions tied to local heritage.
Community & civic
September 12 and 13, 2026
Daytime
El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Rd · Santa, NM
El Rancho de las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Rd
You can wander New Mexico's longest-running Renaissance Faire with costumed performers and crafts at the historic ranch.
Theater & film
June to September 2026
Santa, NM
The Lensic 360 free music and movie series spreads concerts and outdoor films across town all summer. It is billed as the largest free music and movie series in New Mexico.
Tastings
September 23 to 27, 2026
Varies
Multiple Santa Fe restaurants and venues · Santa, NM
Multiple Santa Fe restaurants and venues
You can taste your way through five days of curated wine and food events featuring Santa Fe restaurants and wineries from around the world; tickets go on sale June 17.
Lifelong learning
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
New Mexico History Museum, 113 Lincoln Ave · Santa, NM
New Mexico History Museum, 113 Lincoln Ave
You can hear a Friends of History talk on Amelia White, a figure who shaped Santa Fe, at the History Museum auditorium.
Dance & fitness
Mondays in May and June 2026
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo · Santa, NM
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo
You can learn the gentle moving meditation of T'ai Chi Chih with instructor Greg Berg in the garden each Monday; advance registration is required.
Music & concerts
Tuesdays (June 2, 2026)
10 a.m. to noon
La Farge Library, 1730 Llano St · Santa, NM
La Farge Library, 1730 Llano St
You can listen to the Santa Fe Guitar Ensemble play in this free recurring library program for adults.
Dance & fitness
Wednesdays, June through August 2026
7:30 p.m.
Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie · Santa, NM
Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie
You can watch passionate live flamenco dance every Wednesday all summer at this intimate Santa Fe theater.
Music & concerts
Monday, July 27, 2026
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
St. Francis Auditorium · Santa, NM
St. Francis Auditorium
You can bring the grandkids to this free, friendly exploration of Stravinsky led by conductor Oliver Prezant with festival musicians.
Outdoors & nature
Daily through summer
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo · Santa, NM
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo
You can join a guided walk through the gardens to learn about the plants and landscape of the high desert.
Music & concerts
Thursday, June 4, 2026
6 p.m.
Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail · Santa, NM
Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail
You can hear a Women's Rebel Voices music set with Lara Manzanares followed by a film and Q&A about folk singer Barbara Dane.
Senior programs
Monthly (e.g. March 16, 2026)
8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Departs Mary Esther Gonzales Senior Center, 1121 Alto St · Santa, NM
Departs Mary Esther Gonzales Senior Center, 1121 Alto St
You can join an organized Active Seniors hike that leaves from the MEG Senior Center, a guided way to get outdoors with peers.
Markets
Sunday, June 14, 2026
11 a.m.
Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail · Santa, NM
Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail
You can hunt for affordably priced original paintings, photography, small sculpture and jewelry donated by local artists and collectors.
Senior programs
Tuesdays (e.g. March 3, 2026)
9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Mary Esther Gonzales Senior Center, 1121 Alto St · Santa, NM
Mary Esther Gonzales Senior Center, 1121 Alto St
You can write and share verse in a weekly poetry class for older adults at the MEG Senior Center.
Lifelong learning
Monday, July 20, 2026 (series of four)
Noon to 1 p.m.
St. Francis Auditorium · Santa, NM
St. Francis Auditorium
You can attend a free midday series exploring how music affects the brain, paired with live performance.
Senior programs
February 2 to April 15, 2026, Monday through Saturday
Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sat 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards Ave · Santa, NM
Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards Ave
You can get free tax preparation help from trained AARP volunteers by appointment during tax season at SFCC.
Classes & arts
Friday, June 5, 2026
9 a.m. MT
Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, 217 Johnson St · Santa, NM
Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, 217 Johnson St
You can learn to capture the city in quick sketches in this in-person urban sketching class at the O'Keeffe Museum.
Classes & arts
Daily, open 7 days a week
Varies
Paseo Pottery, Santa Fe · Santa, NM
Paseo Pottery, Santa Fe
You can try a hands-on pottery experience or sign up for a longer class at this local studio open every day.
Music & concerts
Saturday, June 13, 2026
7 p.m.
The Bridge at Santa Fe Brewing Co. · Santa, NM
The Bridge at Santa Fe Brewing Co.
You can catch indie folk-rock act Fruit Bats, known for warm vocals and melodic songwriting, at the Bridge.
Outdoors & nature
Recurring hikes in 2026
Varies
Trailheads and monuments around northern New Mexico · Santa, NM
Trailheads and monuments around northern New Mexico
You can take guided hikes with orientation talks, like an outing to Capulin Volcano, through this active regional meetup.
Senior programs
Mondays (e.g. March 23, 2026)
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Mary Esther Gonzales Senior Center, 1121 Alto St · Santa, NM
Mary Esther Gonzales Senior Center, 1121 Alto St
You can share and hear life stories in a storytelling session for older adults at the MEG Senior Center.
Pickleball & rec
Daily
8 a.m. to noon
Fort Marcy Recreation Complex, 490 Bishops Lodge Rd · Santa, NM
Fort Marcy Recreation Complex, 490 Bishops Lodge Rd
You can drop in for open pickleball on all courts every morning at Fort Marcy, the primary place to play in town, with a paddle rack system when courts fill.
Theater & film
Saturday, June 27, 2026
7 p.m., doors 5 p.m.
Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos Rd · Santa, NM
Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos Rd
You can catch a free outdoor screening of this beloved 1994 road comedy on the Railyard Park lawn.
Markets
Saturdays, year-round
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Santa Fe Farmers' Market Pavilion, Railyard · Santa, NM
Santa Fe Farmers' Market Pavilion, Railyard
You can shop fresh produce, chile, cheeses, baked goods, herbs and handmade crafts every Saturday year-round in the Railyard, with live music in the mix.
Music & concerts
Friday, June 19, 2026
7 p.m.
Red Willow Park · Santa, NM
Red Willow Park
You can hear singer-songwriter Gregory Alan Isakov's six-album catalog of indie-folk under the open sky at Red Willow Park.
Markets
Tuesdays, May 5 to December 22, 2026
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Santa Fe Farmers' Market Pavilion, Railyard · Santa, NM
Santa Fe Farmers' Market Pavilion, Railyard
You get a second farmers market day on Tuesdays through the warm season at the Railyard Pavilion.
Markets
Sundays
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Santa Fe Farmers' Market Pavilion, Railyard · Santa, NM
Santa Fe Farmers' Market Pavilion, Railyard
You can browse handmade work from local artisans every Sunday at the Railyard Pavilion.
Community & civic
Friday, September 4, 2026
afternoon gates
Santa, NM
Each year the city burns a 50-foot puppet called Old Man Gloom at Fort Marcy Park to send off the year's troubles. The 2026 burn is Friday, September 4, with gates in the afternoon.
Community & civic
Sunday, June 21, 2026
6 p.m.
Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco St · Santa, NM
Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco St
You can hear former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland share stories from her forthcoming memoir in a book event and conversation.
Lifelong learning
Saturday, June 6, 2026
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Main Library, 145 Washington Ave · Santa, NM
Main Library, 145 Washington Ave
You can join authors Hafeez Lakhani and Jamie Figueroa for a free book talk and conversation at the library.
Lifelong learning
Mondays (June 1, 2026)
3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
La Farge Library, 1730 Llano St · Santa, NM
La Farge Library, 1730 Llano St
You can bring your work and write alongside others in this ongoing adult writing group at the library.
Lifelong learning
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Daytime
Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards Ave · Santa, NM
Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards Ave
You can take a continuing-education class on the ecology of the local mountains through Santa Fe Community College's personal enrichment program.
Lifelong learning
Ongoing online
Varies
Online via Santa Fe Public Library · Santa, NM
Online via Santa Fe Public Library
You can take free online technology classes designed for older adults through the library's GetSetUp partnership.
Lifelong learning
Thursday, June 4, 2026
4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Main Library, 145 Washington Ave · Santa, NM
Main Library, 145 Washington Ave
You can hear historian Ana Pacheco talk about New Mexico's forgotten churches in this free library lecture.
Lifelong learning
Thursday, June 18, 2026
6 p.m.
Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco St · Santa, NM
Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco St
You can attend a School for Advanced Research talk on how the American Revolution reshaped Native lives, land and sovereignty.
Lifelong learning
Monday, June 1, 2026 (recurring)
4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Main Library, 145 Washington Ave · Santa, NM
Main Library, 145 Washington Ave
You can join an open discussion of big ideas at the library's philosophy forum for adults.
Lifelong learning
Tuesdays (June 2, 2026)
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Main Library, 145 Washington Ave · Santa, NM
Main Library, 145 Washington Ave
You can sit down with a SCORE mentor for free guidance on starting or running a small business or side venture in retirement.
Outdoors & nature
May 31, 2026 (monthly on the full moon)
8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo · Santa, NM
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo
You can stroll moonlit trails and learn moon lore and how animals respond to the night; advance registration is recommended.
Dance & fitness
Recurring (listed Sundays)
1 p.m.
Move Studio, Santa Fe · Santa, NM
Move Studio, Santa Fe
You can take a belly-dance class at Move Studio, a gentle and social way to get moving.
Music & concerts
Ongoing (multiple nights weekly)
Evenings
Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery, 2791 Agua Fria St · Santa, NM
Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery, 2791 Agua Fria St
You can find live music, DJ nights, markets and special events most nights at Tumbleroot across its Santa Fe venues.
Senior programs
Monthly (March pick: American Ghost)
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Mary Esther Gonzales Senior Center, 1121 Alto St · Santa, NM
Mary Esther Gonzales Senior Center, 1121 Alto St
You can join a monthly book club discussion for the 60-plus crowd at the MEG Senior Center.
Theater & film
Sunday, June 7, 2026
2 p.m.
Teatro Paraguas (Second Space), 3205 Calle Marie · Santa, NM
Teatro Paraguas (Second Space), 3205 Calle Marie
You can see a new musical at Teatro Paraguas for free; call ahead for a reservation.
Classes & arts
Tuesday through Saturday (e.g. May 21, 2026)
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SDC Arts studio, Santa Fe · Santa, NM
SDC Arts studio, Santa Fe
You can drop into an open clay studio Tuesday through Saturday to work on pottery on your own or take a class.
Music & concerts
Saturday, June 20, 2026
7:30 p.m.
Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco St · Santa, NM
Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco St
You can hear the New Mexico Gay Men's Chorus celebrate community and music at the Lensic.
Music & concerts
Thursday, July 16, 2026
7 p.m.
The Bridge at Santa Fe Brewing Co. · Santa, NM
The Bridge at Santa Fe Brewing Co.
You can hear acclaimed Americana storyteller James McMurtry play his sharp, literate songs at the Bridge.
