May 24—25Native Treasures Indian Arts FestivalMore than 200 Native American artists sell their museum-quality wares.
SF Convention Ctr., nativetreasures.org
June 13—29Currents New Media FestShowcases the work of over 90 international innovative artists and performers.
The Railyard,currentsnewmedia.org
June 15NM Gay Men’s ChorusHere come the grooms as the chorus presents “We’re Married! Now What?”
James A Little Theater, nmgmc.org
June 18—21Rodeo de Santa Fe Shut the buck up! Our very own rodeo is turning 65 this year.
SF Rodeo Grounds, rodeodesantafe.org
June 21—Aug. 23Santa Fe BandstandSome 89 performances in the Plaza Bandstand stage plus sporadic Southside performances make this the music festival to beat.
SF Plaza, santafebandstand.org
June 25The Return of SFR’s Block PartyYour favorite alt-weekly is turning 40 y’all! Let’s party.
SFR Headquarters, sfreporter.com
June 27—Aug. 23Santa Fe OperaPerennial hits like Carmen and Don Pasquale grace the SFO stage, as well as two shot operas, The Impresario and Le Rossignol presented as a double-bill.
Santa Fe Opera House, santafeopera.org
June 28Santa Fe PrideHot off the heels of a monumental year for Santa Fe’s LGBT community, Pride festivities return to the Plaza.
SF Plaza, santafehra.org
July 10—13Art Santa FeNow in its 14th year, the fair promises “glamorous fare for serious collectors and scene-seekers alike.”
SF Convention Ctr.,
artsantafe.com
July 10—Aug. 17Desert ChoraleWhat started off as the state’s first professional choir in the ’80s is now a top notch, world-class ensemble.
Various locations,
desertchorale.org
July 11—13International Folk Art MarketFor these three days in July, the hill is alive with the sound of cultural sustainability.
Museum Hill,folkartalliance.org
July 11—12; Aug. 30Aspen Santa FeNot a ballet lover? You will be after catching one of their performances.
The Lensic, aspensantafeballet.com
July 18—Aug. 9Juan Siddi The legendary flamenco season returns, this time under tutelage of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet.
The Lensic,
aspensantafeballet.com
July 19—20Ohkay Owingeh Arts & Crafts ShowImpressive tribal art and pueblo dances collide in this yearly festival. Try the Indian cookies.
Ohkay Conference Ctr., ohkay.com
July 20SITE Biennial A re-envisioned biennial returns to site with the unifying theme “New Perspectives on Art of the Americas.”
SITE Santa Fe,
sitesantafe.org
July 20—Aug. 25Chamber Music FestivalCreated in 1972 “to be a model chamber music festival in a distinctive setting and to be recognized worldwide.”
St. Francis Auditorium, santafechambermusic.com
July 25—27Traditional Spanish MarketHispano art forms take center stage at this popular outdoor market, now in its 63rd year.
SF Plaza, spanishcolonialblog.org
July 26—27Contemporary Hispanic MarketOver 100 contemporary New Mexico-based Hispanic artists, show their stuff.
Lincoln Ave. Downtown, contemporaryhispanicmarketinc.com
Aug. 16—18Antique Indian & Ethnographic Art ShowExpect ethnographic art from around the globe, as well as the return of their Antiques Roadshow-style “Antique Evaluation Event.”
SF Convention Ctr.,
whitehawkshows.com
Aug. 18—24Indian Market WeekThe granddaddy of all Santa Fe art markets returns —and the stakes have never been higher.
SF Plaza and beyond, swaia.org
Aug. 21—23Indigenous Fine Art MarketA new market “for the people, by the people” that is sure to make quite the splash.
The Railyard,
indigefam.org
Aug. 29Burning of ZozobraBurn your worries away and hear the big guy moan…for the 90th time.
Fort Marcy Park, burnzozobra.com
Aug. 31—Sept. 7Fiesta de Santa FeExpect pomp, circumstance and shiny sashes at the longest-running community festival in the States ¡Que viva!SF Plaza and beyond, santafefiesta.org
Sept. 12—14FUZE.SWThe food + folklore fest returns for a second helping (along with keynote speaker Gustavo Arellano).
MIAC and MoIFA, fuzesw.museumofnewmexico.org
Sept. 14AHA FestivalAn outdoor sampler platter of the best progressive arts the region has to offer.
The Railyard, ahafestival.com
Sept. 20—21Santa Fe Renaissance FairRoasted turkey legs plus an opportunity to rock crushed velvet pants? SO there, dude.
El Rancho de las Golondrinas, sfrenfair.org
Sept. 24—28Santa Fe Wine & Chile FiestaCulinary artistry from more than 70 New Mexican restaurants and 90 national wineries.
Santa Fe Opera, santafewineandchile.org
Oct. 15—19Santa Fe Independent Film Festival Not for nothing, MovieMaker mag named this one of the “Coolest Film Festivals in the World.”
The Lensic and beyond, santafeindependentfilmfestival.com
More info on these and myriad other events is available in the Calendar section.
