Events Calendar
Thursday, December 1
7:30 p.m.
The TEN Tenors: Home for the Holidays
Lensic Performing Arts Center
Get in the holiday spirit with Australia’s rock stars of the opera, as they present their unique selection of traditional and contemporary seasonal favorites.
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7:30 p.m.
Thomas Dunford
St. Francis Auditorium at the New Mexico Museum of Art
Performance Santa Fe presents the master lutist, performing Baroque hits on his iconic instrument, by Dowland, Kapsberger, Dalza and Bach.
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December 1 – 25, 2022
7:30 p.m.
A Year With Frog and Toad
Santa Fe Playhouse
Literature’s favorite amphibians jump from the page to the stage, through four fun-filled seasons, in this heartwarming classic, perfect for the entire family.
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December 6 – 7
7 p.m.
The Mavericks’ Very Merry Christmas Tour
Lensic Performing Arts Center
The Grammy Award-winning band present the latest edition of their annual Christmas Tour, featuring super special guest JD McPherson, and featuring selections from their 2018 holiday album, Hey! Merry Christmas!, alongside classics and favorites from their acclaimed 30-year career.
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Saturday, December 10
11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
The Met Live: The Hours
The Lensic Performing Arts Center
Santa Fe Opera presents the live HD screening of the world premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Kevin Puts’ production, which follows three women from different eras who each grapple with their inner demons and their roles in society.
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Sunday, December 11
4 p.m.
Sounds of the Season
Lensic Center for the Performing Arts
The Santa Fe Symphony Chamber Ensemble presents beautiful music for the holidays.
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Tuesday, December 13
7 p.m.
Carols & Choruses
Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
The Santa Fe Symphony Chamber Ensemble presents beautiful music for the holidays.
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Monday, December 16
7:30 p.m.
Pink Martini
Lensic Performing Arts Center
Featuring a dozen musicians, with songs in 25 languages, the NPR darlings return to Santa Fe to perform their multilingual repertoire that crosses genres of classical, jazz, and old-fashioned pop.
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Sunday, December 18
4 p.m.
The Boston Camerata: Hodie Christus Natus Est
Cristo Rey Church
Performance Santa Fe presents the distinguished vocal ensemble bidding us good tidings and peace on earth through their performance of the Medieval Christmas masterpiece.
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Saturday, December 24
5 p.m.
A Night at the Opera
Lensic Center for the Performing Arts
The Santa Fe Symphony in collaboration with the Santa Fe Opera present this beloved annual event for the holidays.
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6 – 11 p.m.
Santa Fe Farolito Walk
Canyon Road
A celebrated holiday tradition in Santa Fe, incorporating thousands of flickering votive candles in paper bags, lining historic neighborhood streets and adobe walls on Christmas Eve.
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Saturday, December 31
1 p.m. & 5 p.m.
Joe Illick & the New Year’s Eve Orchestra
Lensic Performing Arts Center
The tradition continues as the maestro leads an all-star orchestra to ring in the new year, with special guest, renowned, Grammy-nominated, countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo.
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Please be aware that proof of vaccination or negative test may be required for entrance to many of these events. Check with the venue if you are uncertain.
Last Friday Art Walk
Santa Fe Railyard Plaza
Last Friday of Every Month, 5 – 7 p.m.
For an exciting world-class contemporary art experience, visit Santa Fe’s hip Railyard Arts District for the Last Friday Art Walk.
Meow Wolf
10 a.m – 8 p.m., Sunday – Thursday; 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday
An arts production company that creates immersive, multimedia experiences that transport audiences of all ages into fantastic realms.
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Santa Fe Farmers Market
Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Voted one of the Top Ten Farmers’ Markets by Sunset Magazine, this is one of the oldest, largest, and most successful growers’ markets in the country.
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Sky Railway
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! Climb aboard and expect the unexpected as you travel the historic rail between Santa Fe and Lamy.
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90s Night
Social Kitchen + Bar
Every Monday, 4 – 10 p.m.
Located within the Sage Hotel, The Social Kitchen + Bar invites you to remember your youth on 90s Night, every Monday.
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LGBT “Plus Plus” Night
Social Kitchen + Bar
Every Thursday, 4 – 10 p.m.
Located within the Sage Hotel, The Social Kitchen + Bar invites you to their weekly LGBT “Plus Plus” Night, every Thursday.
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The Bridge at Santa Fe Brewing Company
New Mexico’s oldest and most award-winning microbrewery, with concerts happening weekly. https://santafebrewing.com/taproom/the-bridge/
La Fiesta Lounge
Enjoy casual New Mexican cuisine, enticing cocktails and eclectic live music by talented locals every night of the week.
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Meow Wolf
Named one of the best small music venues in the country by Yelp, catch eclectic performers from around the world, every week.
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Social Kitchen + Bar
Located inside the Sage Hotel in the heart of Santa Fe, this fun little bar dishes up south by southwest comfort cuisine, alongside themed nights, and music by regional favorites.
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Tesuque Casino
Northern New Mexico’s newest casino offers up a limited menu and live music seven days a week, from popular bands and musicians.
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Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery
Grab a bite and an award-winning brew, or a signature drink, and listen to the best music Santa Fe has to offer, from local legends to national touring acts.
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Through December 8, 2022
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Spell: The Magic of Words and Imagery
SFCC Visual Arts Gallery
The exhibition features the artwork of more than two dozen women from Santa Fe who work in diverse media interpreting the multiple meanings of the theme, in the sense of words and the alphabet, as well as the magical aspect.
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