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Calendar of Events
CALENDARof Events
Plan your trip to Santa Fe around one of The City Different’s hundreds of events. Major events listed. For more information, visit santafe.org.
MUSEUM CALENDAR
Georgia O’Keeffe Museum | gokm.org
Ongoing in 2023: O’Keeffe Collections. A series of galleries organized by theme to offer a deeper understanding of O’Keeffe’s art, life, and times.
IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts | iaia.edu/mocna
Ongoing in 2023: Permanent and rotating exhibits, including The Stories We Carry through September 30, 2024.
Museum of Encaustic Art | moeart.org
Ongoing in 2023: Permanent and rotating exhibits, which include 124 pieces of encaustic/wax artwork.
Museum of Indian Arts & Culture | indianartsandculture.org Ongoing in 2023: Permanent and rotating exhibits, including a celebration of its 2022 Living Treasure, Virgil Ortiz (Cochiti Pueblo) through April 1.
Museum of International Folk Art | moifa.org
Ongoing in 2023: Permanent and rotating exhibits, including La Cartonería Mexicana / The Mexican Art of Paper and Paste through June 30, 2024.
Ongoing in 2023: Permanent and rotating exhibits.
New Mexico History Museum / Palace of The Governors | nmhistorymuseum.org
Ongoing in 2023: Permanent and rotating exhibits, including Setting the Standard: The Fred Harvey Company and Its Legacy through December 2024.
New Mexico Museum of Art | nmartmuseum.org
Ongoing in 2023: Permanent and rotating exhibits, including With the Grain from March 18 through September 4.
SITE Santa Fe | sitesantafe.org Ongoing in 2023: Permanent and rotating exhibits.
Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian | wheelwright.org
Ongoing in 2023: Permanent and rotating exhibits, including The Mary Morez Style: Transformations of Tradition through March 12.
Performance Santa Fe | performancesantafe.org An array of performing arts and educational programs. Events throughout the year, including Late Night with Leonard Bernstein on March 7 & Ragamala Dance Company on April 2. Santa Fe Botanical Garden | santafebotanicalgarden.org June 7–August 23: Sunset Concert Series, July 27–August 13: Shakespeare in the Garden.
Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival | santafechambermusic.com July 16–August 21: 50th anniversary of celebrated chamber music stars in extraordinary concerts, including the Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons on August 19. Santa Fe Desert Chorale | desertchorale.org July 16–August 5, December 9–22 The Summer and Winter Choral Festivals feature 24 professional voices singing beloved masterpieces. Santa Fe Opera | santafeopera.org June 30–August 26: World-class opera in an open-air setting. Orfeo, Pelléas et Mélisande, Rusalka, The Flying Dutchman, Tosca. Santa Fe Pro Musica | santafepromusica.com Classical music programs presented through May in historic Santa Fe venues, including the Spring Orchestra Concert, March 11 & 12. Santa Fe Summer Scene on the Plaza and the Railyard | amp.org
June–September: Free, summer-long music festival on the downtown Plaza and in the Railyard Plaza, featuring national and local musicians. The Santa Fe Symphony | santafesymphony.org Symphonic and choral music with world-renowned guest performers, including One Love, One Planet on April 16.
MAJOR EVENTS
For more information about Pueblo Feast Days and Celebrations, visit indianpueblo.org.
JANUARY
January 1 Transfer of Canes to new Pueblo tribal officials. Dances at most Pueblos, including Taos (Turtle Dance), Picurís, Ohkay Owingeh (Cloud of Basket Dance). January 6 Three King's Day celebration honoring new Pueblo tribal officials. Most Pueblos open to the public with various dances, including Picurís, Nambé (Buffalo, Deer, Antelope), and Taos (Deer & Buffalo). January 20 WinterBrew 2023: Sip cold-weather faves from statewide breweries. January 22 San Ildefonso Pueblo: Vespers with Firelight Dances and procession. January 23 San Ildefonso Pueblo: Annual Feast Day. Buffalo, Comanche, and Deer Dances. January 28 Souper Bowl | thefooddepot.org Help alleviate hunger by voting on the best local restaurant soups.
FEBRUARY
First or second weekend Ohkay Owingeh Deer Dances. February 2 Candelaria Day Celebration with dances at Picurís Pueblo.
February 11–19 Art + Sol Winter Arts Festival | artsolsantafe.org Showcases symphony, song, chamber music, theater, chorus, and jazz in venues across The City Different. February 17–26 Santa Fe Film Festival | santafefilmfestival.com An extensive program of films, panels, workshops, and parties at various venues. February 20–March 2 Santa Fe Restaurant Week | santafe.restaurantweeknm.com
MARCH
Santa Fe Farmers’ Market | santafefarmersmarket.com Shop local produce and dried goods. Every Tuesday and Saturday. Ongoing.
APRIL
Pueblo Dances | indianpueblo.org Easter weekend and Sunday: Various dances at most Pueblos, including Nambé (Bow & Arrow Dance). PrintSantaFe | printsantafe.org A month-long printmaking celebration in the Land of Enchantment.
MAY
May 3 Santa Cruz Feast Day: Blessing of the Fields, foot races, and Corn Dance at Taos Pueblo. May 6 Canyon Road Spring Art Festival | visitcanyonroad.com Art exhibits, receptions, and a live auction. May 19–21 Santa Fe International Literary Festival | sfinternationallitfest.org A lineup of some of the world’s most accomplished storytellers. May 19–21 Santa Fe Century | santafecentury.com 20-, 50-, and 100-mile bike rides. May 26–28 Native Treasures Indian Arts Festival | nativetreasures.org The museum-quality work of 200 Native artists is shown and sold. May 27–29 Northern New Mexico Fine Arts & Crafts Guild | artsandcraftsguild.org Juried arts and crafts show celebrating a variety of media.
JUNE
June 2–10 New Mexico Cocktail Week | nmcocktailweek.com Seminars, signature events, high-quality cocktail experiences at participating local bars and restaurants. First Saturday: Blessing of the Fields and Corn Dance at Taos Pueblo. June 13 St. Anthony Feast Day: Events at Taos (Corn Dance), Ohkay Owingeh (Corn Dance), Santa Clara (Comanche Dance), Picurís (children’s footrace). June 17–25 30th Anniversary of PRIDE Santa Fe | hrasantafe.org Celebrate the unique, diverse, supportive, artistic community that is Santa Fe. June 16–25 CURRENTS New Media Festival | currentsnewmedia.org Interactive installations, VR environments, robotics, and more. June 24 St. John the Baptist Feast Day: Ohkay Owingeh Annual Feast Day, Taos Pueblo Corn Dance.
Other June Events
Challenge New Mexico Arts & Crafts Festival | challengenewmexico.com Annual juried show of 150 artists, held on the Plaza. Rodeo de Santa Fe Pro Rodeo | rodeodesantafe.com Herb & Lavender Festival | golondrinas.org The gardens at El Rancho de las Golondrinas provide scent and taste. Spring & Fiber Festival | golondrinas.org Experience traditional ranch activities, like sheep shearing, wool dyeing, spinning, and weaving. 98
July 4 Pancakes on the Plaza | pancakesontheplaza.com It’s a tasty tradition. Second weekend Annual Taos Pueblo Powwow.
July 6–9 International Folk Art Market | folkartmarket.org A global gathering featuring the work of master folk artists. July 7–16 Santa Fe Art Week | santafe.org Art events and experiences across the city. July 11–29 Strata Gallery | stratagallerysantafe.com Third annual member group show. July 14–16 Art Santa Fe | artsantafe.com International contemporary art fair. Galleries from around the world showcase contemporary art. July 22 & 23 Northern New Mexico Fine Arts & Crafts Guild | artsandcraftsguild.org Juried arts and crafts show celebrating a variety of media. July 25 Santiago Feast Day: Corn Dance at Taos Pueblo. July 26 St. Anne Feast Day: Corn Dance at Taos Pueblo. July 28 Peoples’ Day: Summer Feast Day and various dances at Pojoaque Pueblo. July 29 & 30 Traditional Spanish Market | spanishcolonial.org Oldest and largest juried Spanish Market in the United States. July 29 & 30 Contemporary Hispanic Market | contemporaryhispanicmarketinc.com Showcase for Hispanic artists working outside the colonial traditions.
Other July Events
HIPICO Santa Fe Community Shows | hipicosantafe.com/year-round-events International world-class equestrian show jumping. Santa Fe Wine Festival | golondrinas.org Sample New Mexico wines and buy directly from vintners. ¡Viva México! Fiesta | golondrinas.org Celebrate the music, arts, crafts, and food of Santa Fe’s neighbor to the south.
AUGUST
August 2 Persingula Feast Day: Annual Feast Day and Corn Dance at Jemez Pueblo. August 9 San Lorenzo Vespers & Sunset Dances at Picurís Pueblo. August 10 Anniversary of the Pueblo Revolt of 1680: Picurís Pueblo Annual Feast Day with a ceremonial foot race, pole climb, and traditional dances. August 12 Santa Clara Feast Day: Buffalo, Harvest, or Corn Dance at Santa Clara Pueblo. August 11–14 Whitehawk Annual Antique & Ethnographic Art Shows | whitehawkshows.com Exhibitors of antique Indian and ethnographic art. August 19 & 20 101st SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market | swaia.org Largest Native American arts market in the world held on and around the Santa Fe Plaza. August 25–27 Zia Regional Rodeo | nmgra.org
Other August Events
Objects of Art Santa Fe and The Antique American Indian Art Show Santa Fe | objectsofartsantafe.com More than 70 exhibitors show contemporary and historic art.
SEPTEMBER
September 1 99th Burning of Zozobra | burnzozobra.com Zozobra, a giant puppet stuffed with paper on which people have written all of the ills of the past year, is torched in the night as thousands in the crowd cheer and watch their woes burn away.
September 2–4 Santa Fe Fiestas Fine Art & Crafts Market | santafefiesta.org Artists and craftspeople fill booths around the Plaza with their wares.
September 2–10 Fiesta de Santa Fe | santafefiesta.org The oldest continuously celebrated community event in the nation features food, music, parades, and religious celebrations.
September 9 Green Chile Cheeseburger Smackdown | ediblesmackdown.com Local chefs compete to make the best burger.
September 23 & 24, 30 & Oct 1 Northern New Mexico Fine Arts & Crafts Guild | artsandcraftsguild.org Juried arts and crafts show celebrating a variety of media.
September 27–Oct 1 Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta | santafewineandchile.org Food and wine events, cooking classes, and guest chef demos.
September 30 San Geronimo Feast Day: Art fair, ceremonial foot race, and pole climb at Taos Pueblo.
Other September Events
CloudTop Comedy Festival | cloudtopcomedy.com Workshops, panels, and stand-up and improv comedy performances all across town. Fiesta de los Niños | golondrinas.org Featuring the best of the best of what las Golondrinas offers. Santa Fe Renaissance Faire | golondrinas.org Costumed revelry and Celtic games, medieval villages, Spanish kings and queens, and more.
OCTOBER
October 4 St. Francis of Assisi Feast Day Nambé Pueblo Annual Feast Day, with Buffalo, Elk, and Deer Dances.
October 7–9 Santa Fe Indigenous Peoples’ Day Weekend | santafe.org A celebration of the citizens and cultures of the 23 Pueblos, Nations, and Tribes in New Mexico.
October 7–15 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta | balloonfiesta.com The largest balloon gathering on earth. Take advantage of daily shuttle service from Santa Fe.
October 18–22 Santa Fe International Film Festival | santafe.film Films, panels, and parties in the heart of downtown Santa Fe.
October 21 Historic Canyon Road Paint & Sculpt Out | visitcanyonroad.com Over 150 artists create art en plein air on Canyon Road.
October 27 & 28 2nd Annual Día de Muertos | santafe.org Day of the Dead celebration on the historic Santa Fe Plaza with music, decorative ofrendas (Spanish for altars), face-painting, and a parade.
Other October Events
Santa Fe Studio Tour | santafestudiotour.com Artists open their studios to the public for viewing and shopping. Harvest Festival | golondrinas.org Fall and the harvest season at El Rancho de las Golondrinas.
NOVEMBER
November 12 San Diego Feast Day | jemezpueblo.com Various dances at Tesuque Pueblo and Jemez Pueblo.
November 23 Ski Santa Fe opens | skisantafe.com Ski season begins on Thanksgiving Day if the snow is sufficient.
November 24 Annual Holiday Tree Lighting | santafenm.gov Lighting event at the Plaza, with music by local artists.
Other November Events
Traditional Spanish Market Artist Show | traditionalspanishmarketartistshow.com More than 100 adult and youth artists show their traditional work of Spanish Colonial New Mexico. Review Santa Fe Photo Symposium | visitcenter.org Juried portfolio review conference. Recycle Santa Fe Art Festival | recyclesantafe.org Arts, crafts, and fashion recycled and upcycled.
DECEMBER
December 1 3rd Annual Canyon Road Fireside Artist Chat | visitcanyonroad.com Artists at participating galleries chat about their work.
December 11 Vespers, Procession, and Dances at Pojoaque Pueblo. December 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day. Pojoaque Pueblo Annual Feast Day, Mass, and various dances.
December 24 Canyon Road Farolito Walk | visitcanyonroad.com Glowing farolitos light up Canyon Road beginning at dusk.
December 24 Dances, including Matachines, at most Pueblos, as well as midnight mass and bonfires. December 25–31 Christmas Day through New Year’s Dances at many Pueblos. December 26 Turtle Dance at Ohkay Owingeh. December 26 Corn Dance at Santo Domingo Pueblo. December 28 Holy Innocents Day with Children’s Dances at Picurís Pueblo and Turtle Dance at Ohkay Owingeh.
December 31 New Year’s Eve on the Plaza | santafe.org Ring in the new year with bonfires, hot chocolate, and a countdown to midnight.
Other December Events
Christmas at the Palace | nmhistorymuseum.org A free, family-friendly evening with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Palace of the Governors. Las Posadas | nmhistorymuseum.org A pageant re-creating the Holy Family’s search for shelter winds through the Plaza. SWAIA Winter Indian Market | swaia.org Native American-made arts and crafts show.
DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
We strongly encourage you to check event websites to confirm dates and times before making your travel plans. Also, specific dates may be set after the printing of this guide. For more information, visit santafe.org.
