The largest free summer entertainment series in New Mexico, the Santa Fe Summer Scene takes the place of the long-standing Santa Fe Bandstand. In fact, what started out as a small showcase on the Santa Fe Plaza for local musicians and their fans, has grown to become one of the most hotly anticipated summer series in the state. The reason? Lensic 360, an extension of the Lensic Performing Arts Center offering top quality, free community entertainment, presents the best of Santa Fe’s booming music scene, Grammy Award winners and traveling acts, along with the Free Summer Movie Series. Every genre of music is represented, from American to Zydeco, including Blues, Country, Folk, Indigenous, Jazz, Latin, Rock, World music, and so much more. As many will attest, it is one of the best ways to spend a cool summer evening in Santa Fe. But don’t take our word for it, check it out for yourself! This year’s Santa Fe Summer Scene season runs from June 8 through August 31, 2023.
Santa Fe Summer Scene Schedule
Thursday, June 8, 6 p.m.: Shakey Graves, with Buffalo Hunt – Santa Fe Plaza
Friday, June 9, 7 p.m.: Save Ferris, with Red Light Cameras – Santa Fe Railyard Plaza
Saturday, June 10, 7 p.m.: Puss In Boots: The Last Wish – Santa Fe Railyard Park
Saturday, June 10, 7 p.m.: The Sticky – Funk On The Farm – Reunity Resources Farm
Sunday, June 11, 6:30 p.m.: Black Pearl Band – Swan Park
Thursday, June 15, 6 p.m.: Ladama, with Proyecto Cumbion – Santa Fe Plaza
Friday, June 16, 7 p.m.: The Record Company, with Sgt. Splendor – Santa Fe Railyard Plaza
Sunday, June 18, 6 p.m.: Sister Nancy Juneteenth Celebration 2023 – Santa Fe Plaza
Thursday, June 22, 6 p.m.: Eliza Gilkyson CD Release Party – Santa Fe Plaza
Friday, June 23, 7 p.m.: Shemekia Copeland, with JJ and the Hooligans – Santa Fe Railyard Plaza
Saturday, June 24, 7 p.m.: Grease Santa Fe Pride Movie Night with Karaoke – Santa Fe Railyard Park
Thursday, June 29, 6 p.m.: Nick Shoulders, with Luke McMurray Nutting – Santa Fe Plaza
Friday, June 30, 7 p.m.: Ozomatli, with Frontera Bugalú – Santa Fe Railyard Plaza
Thursday, July 6, 6 p.m.: Cracker, with Volores – Santa Fe Plaza
Friday, July 7, 7 p.m.: Grupo Fantasma, with Vivalda Ndula – Santa Fe Railyard Plaza
Saturday, July 8, 7 p.m.: Santa Fe Revue – Reunity Resources Farm
Monday, July 10, 6 p.m.: Jenny and the Mexicats, with Chacho Soul – Santa Fe Plaza
Tuesday, July 11, 6 p.m.: Felix y los Gatos, with Jimmy Climbs – Santa Fe Plaza
Thursday, July 13, 6 p.m.: Nosotros and Friends – Santa Fe Plaza
Friday, July 14, 7 p.m.: Detroit Lightning, with Fugitive Colors – Santa Fe Railyard Plaza
Saturday, July 15, 7 p.m.: Everything Everywhere All At Once – Santa Fe Railyard Park
Sunday, July 16, 6:30 p.m.: Shinyribs – Swan Park
Monday, July 17, 6 p.m.: Sim Balkey, with Bard Eldrige V and The Blackbirds – Santa Fe Plaza
Tuesday, July 18, 6 p.m.: James McMurtry, with Bill Hearnes – Santa Fe Plaza
Thursday, July 20, 6 p.m.: Lumber del Sol, with Busy McCarroll – Santa Fe Plaza
Friday, July 21, 7 p.m.: Imarhan, with Orb Rider – Santa Fe Railyard Plaza
Monday, July 24, 6 p.m.: John Francis and the Poor Clares, with Glorietta Pines – Santa Fe Plaza
Tuesday, July 25, 6 p.m.: Meow Wolf Monster Battle – Santa Fe Plaza
Friday, July 28, 7 p.m.: Santa Fe Salutes Elton John – Santa Fe Railyard Plaza
Saturday, July 29, 7 p.m.: Princess Bride – Santa Fe Railyard Park
Monday, July 31, 6 p.m.: Lucy Barna and the Leviathans, with Zephania Stringfield – Santa Fe Plaza
Tuesday, August 1, 6 p.m.: Kaleta and the Super Yamba, with Squirrel Head – Santa Fe Plaza
Thursday, August 3, 6 p.m.: Boomroots, Mr. Kali and Lakandon – Santa Fe Plaza
Friday, August 4, 7 p.m.: La Santa Cecilia, with Alma – Santa Fe Railyard Plaza
Saturday, August 5, 7 p.m.: Rose’s Pawn Shop – Reunity Resources Farm
Sunday, August 6, 6:30 p.m.: Satang – Swan Park
Monday, August 7, 6 p.m.: Eilen Jewell, with Sarah Streitz – Santa Fe Plaza
Tuesday, August 8, 6 p.m.: Robert Randolph Family Band, with Matthew Andrae – Santa Fe Plaza
Thursday, August 10, 6 p.m.: Novalima, with Barcutanga – Santa Fe Plaza
Friday, August 11, 7 p.m.: Pharcyde Hip-Hop 50th – Santa Fe Railyard Plaza
Saturday, August 12, 7 p.m.: Disney Pixar’s Soul – Santa Fe Railyard Park
Monday, August 14, 6 p.m.: Lady Wray, with Brainstory – Santa Fe Plaza
Tuesday, August 15, 6 p.m.: Robert Mirabal, with Levi Platero – Santa Fe Plaza
Monday, August 21, 6 p.m.: Golden Oak, with Roses For Paradise – Santa Fe Plaza
Tuesday, August 22, 6 p.m.: Joe West and Friends, with Strangers From Afar – Santa Fe Plaza
Thursday, August 24, 5:30 p.m.: Motet, with DB Mandala – Santa Fe Plaza
Friday, August 25, 7 p.m.: Big Sam’s Funky Nation, with Shake Alert – Santa Fe Railyard Plaza
Saturday, August 26, 7 p.m.: Top Gun Maverick – Santa Fe Railyard Park
Monday, August 28, 6 p.m.: Hilary Smith, with Jono Manson – Santa Fe Plaza
Tuesday, August 29, 6 p.m.: Tropo Magica, with Innastate – Santa Fe Plaza
Thursday, August 31, 6 p.m.: Cuarenta y Cinco, with Severo y Grupo Fuego – Santa Fe Plaza
For more information on Lensic 360s Santa Fe Summer Scene, visit the website.
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