December 2023 Events

Friday, December 1

7:30 p.m.
Jessica Vosk
Lensic Performing Arts Center
The Broadway star makes her triumphant return to Santa Fe, using her formidable talent to perform selections from her favorite artists, alongside holiday classics, in a show that promises fun for the whole family.
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December 3 – 4

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
SWAIA Winter Indian Market
Santa Fe Community Convention Center
The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) hosts its annual Winter Indian Market, featuring over 150 indigenous vendors, musical and dance performances, an in-person silent auction, raffles, delicious food and more.
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Thursday, December 7

7:30 p.m.
Kings Return Christmas
Lensic Performing Arts Center
The unique, harmonizing group-turned-internet sensation captures the essence of an old-school a cappella quartet with sounds inspired by gospel and R&B, and has a reputation for performing diverse arrangements, including those from their joyous 2021 Christmas release.
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Saturday, December 9

7 p.m.
Candlelight Carols: A Glimpse of Snow and Evergreen
Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
The Santa Fe Desert Chorale presents its annual winter concert filled with carols honoring the beauty of our winter mountain landscape and the traditions we keep at this special time of the year.
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Sunday, December 10

4 p.m.
Candlelight Carols: A Glimpse of Snow and Evergreen
Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Albuquerque
The Santa Fe Desert Chorale presents its annual winter concert filled with carols honoring the beauty of our winter mountain landscape and the traditions we keep at this special time of the year.
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Friday, December 15

7:30 p.m.
Winter Wassail
Scottish Rite Temple
Members of the acclaimed performance ensemble Barokksolistene lead us on a merry merging of music and myth, creating a vibrant new tradition that deepens our roots to our ancient past and the tradition known as Wassailing.
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Sunday, December 17

4 p.m.
Candlelight Carols: A Glimpse of Snow and Evergreen
Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
The Santa Fe Desert Chorale presents its annual winter concert filled with carols honoring the beauty of our winter mountain landscape and the traditions we keep at this special time of the year.
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Tuesday, December 19

7:30 p.m.
A Celtic Family Christmas
Lensic Performing Arts Center
The holidays truly become a family affair when married duo Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy—two of the globe’s best and brightest fiddle players—invite their children onstage for an unforgettable night of holiday fun.
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December 19 – 22

Wednesday, December 20

7:30 p.m.
Holiday Bach Festival – Bach’s Solo Cello Suites Part I
St. Francis Auditorium @ NM Museum of Art
Santa Fe Pro Musica presents their annual Holiday Bach Festival with special guest cellist Tanya Tompkins performing the complete Bach Cello Suites in two programs.
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Thursday, December 21

7:30 p.m.
Holiday Bach Festival – Bach’s Solo Cello Suites Part II
St. Francis Auditorium @ NM Museum of Art
Santa Fe Pro Musica presents their annual Holiday Bach Festival with special guest cellist Tanya Tompkins performing the complete Bach Cello Suites in two programs.
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December 22 – 23

7:30 & 4 p.m.
Holiday Bach Festival – A Baroque Christmas
St. Francis Auditorium @ NM Museum of Art
Santa Fe Pro Musica presents their annual Holiday Bach Festival with violinist Stephen Redfield leading the Santa Fe Pro Musica Bach Ensemble with soloists Clara Rottsolk, soprano, and David Solem, organ, playing works by Bach, Corelli, Handel and more.
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Sunday, December 24

6 – 11 p.m.
Santa Fe Farolito Walk
Canyon Road
A celebrated holiday tradition, the Farolito Walk incorporates thousands of flickering votive candles in paper bags, lining historic neighborhood streets and adobe walls on Christmas Eve, resulting in a warm inviting glow that is hard to resist for evening strollers.
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December 28 – 29

7:30 p.m.
Holiday Bach Festival – Bach and Beyond
St. Francis Auditorium @ NM Museum of Art
Santa Fe Pro Musica presents their annual Holiday Bach Festival with violinist Colin Jacobsen leading the Santa Fe Pro Musica Bach Ensemble through a selection of pieces by Philip Glass, Mendelssohn, Arvo Part, and more.
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Sunday, December 31

1 p.m.
Joe Illick & The New Year’s Eve Orchestra
Lensic Performing Arts Center
Ring out 2023 with a holiday tradition that keeps getting better every year. Santa Fe’s own Joe Illick brings his all-star orchestra to ring in the new year with soloist Augustin Hadelich.
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8 – 12 p.m.
New Year’s Eve on the Plaza
Santa Fe Plaza
Since 2015, Santa Fe has been giving the heave ho to the old year, and welcoming a peaceful and prosperous new one, with a community celebration on Santa Fe Plaza, highlighted by the rising (not dropping) of a Zia symbol, live music, bonfires, hot cocoa, and fireworks.
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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.

Tuesday Market
Santa Fe Railyard
Tuesdays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Shop at your leisure and avoid busy crowds at the scaled-down, but no less generous, Santa Fe Farmer’s Tuesday Market in the Railyard, including Artisan Market vendors, as well as the Market Café and Gift Shop.
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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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Margarita Rail
Sky Railway
In a nod to the famous Santa Fe Margarita Trail, you’ll get amazing views and live music on a tour de tequila, as you travel the historic rail between Santa Fe and Lamy. Ticket includes seat, a complimentary drink, and live entertainment.
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The Stargazer
Sky Railway
See the New Mexico night sky through the eyes of professional guides who will entertain you with tales of the stars, constellations and planets that have been passed down for generations, as you travel the historic rail between Santa Fe and Lamy. Ticket includes seat, a complimentary glass of champagne and live music.
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New Mexico Ale Trail
Sky Railway
Sit back and enjoy unique locally crafted suds and the gorgeous views of the New Mexico landscape, as you travel the historic rail between Santa Fe and Lamy. Ticket includes seat, samples, a complimentary beer and live entertainment.
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Serenata Flamenca
Sky Railway
Enjoy Flamenco music and dance, along with the beautiful scenery of the Galisteo Basin, as you travel the historic rail between Santa Fe and Lamy. Ticket includes seat, a complimentary glass of champagne and live entertainment.
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Vamanos Santa Fe Walks
The Santa Fe Conservation Trust offers free walks through some of Northern New Mexico’s most scenic preserves, led by experts who can answer all your burning questions. There are 30 free walks and hikes from May through October.
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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.
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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 Second Chances on Wednesday nights, and the Widow Oxley on Friday nights.
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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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December 1 – 14, 2023
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Megan Seiter
Meyer Gallery
Seiter’s exhibition features emotive drawings of inanimate objects (florals, fruits, and vegetables) with distinctive details, created using an uncommon medium of wax and oil-based colored pencils that render fine detail and luminous layers.
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December 15 – 28, 2023
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Jhenna Quinn Lewis
Meyer Gallery
Lewis’ solo exhibit features highly realistic birds in minimalist, Asian-inspired compositions that encourage contemplation and meditation. Her simple arrangements prioritize negative space to create a calming atmosphere.
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