Established in 1610, Santa Fe is the oldest capital city in the United States. With our vast history and unique mix of cultures, where better to spend Independence Day or an all-American summer weekend than in The City Different. Visit Santa Fe and attend one of the many July events, festivals, markets, or concerts. Truly there is an event for everyone!
Santa Fe Summer Scene
Ongoing through September 3, 2026
Lensic 360 presents Santa Fe Summer Scene 2026! Enjoy FREE outdoor dance-inspiring music and family-friendly movies all summer long at Santa Fe Plaza, Railyard Plaza, Reunity Resources, and Swan Park.
SITE Santa Fe, Indian Theater: Native Performance, Art, and Self-Determination since 1969
through September 7, 2026
Installation view from Indian Theater: Native Performance, Art, and Self-Determination since 1969, MacKenzie Art Gallery Canada. Photo: Carey Shaw, 2025.
Bringing together more than 100 artworks by 40+ artists and collectives of Native American, Alaska Native, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit backgrounds, Indian Theater: Native Performance, Art, and Self-Determination since 1969 is the first major exhibition to ground performance as the foundation for contemporary Native art. Across film, video, sculpture, painting, drawing, beadwork, and archival materials, the exhibition demonstrates the breadth of Native artistic practices.
69th Season of the Santa Fe Opera
July 3–August 29, 2026
Celebrate the 69th season of the Santa Fe Opera, one of America’s premier opera festivals. Imagine yourself at one of several world-class performances from five new productions (Madama Butterfly, The Magic Flute, Eugene Onegin, Rodelinda, Lili Elbe). And there’s not a bad seat in the house at the architectural wonder of a venue. Plan ahead with this handy guide, including info about pre-show tailgate picnic!
Canyon Road Summer Walks
July 1, August 5, September 9, 2026
image: Gabriella Marks
The Canyon Road Summer Walk is back for a third year! The first Wednesdays (from 5 to 8 pm) of each glorious summer month, join the community for an engaging amble, complete with food, music, arts & crafts, to celebrate summer and the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Santa Fe's historic Canyon Road.
Happy 250th, America!
July 4, 2026
Kick off your Fourth of July celebration and 250 years at the annual Pancakes on the Plaza, from 7 am to 3 pm. Enjoy a crowd-pleasing tasty breakfast among thousands of locals and visitors alike. Then peruse the car show, the juried arts and crafts booths, and the make sure the kiddos take advantage of the activities provided by the Santa Fe Children's Museum. The great live entertainment on the gazebo will keep things festive. Get your tix today! Beginning at 4pm, travel to the FREE City of Santa Fourth of July celebration at its new venue Franklin E. Miles Park with live, local music from various bands, food trucks, a drone show (400 of 'em), and, of course, fireworks! There's plenty of room for everyone with free parking, too. Bring your festive spirit and your dancing shoes! Click here to sign up for details and updates. The event winds down at 10:30 pm.
32nd Annual Santa Fe Wine Festival
July 4 & 5, 2026
Just a quick and scenic 20 minutes from downtown Santa Fe at El Ranchos de las Golondrias, enjoy with the Santa Fe Wine Festival, where you can sample the handmade New Mexican wines from independent vintners from around the state—yup, we don't just grow chile. In fact, the first wine grapes grown in the United States were grown in New Mexico and winemaking here dates back to the early 17th century. To accompany that glass of grape, there are delicious foods from regional vendors, you can buy local arts and crafts, and you can dance to entertainment throughout the day at the longest-running wine festival in Santa Fe.
Santa Fe Art Week
July 9–19, 2026
Step into Santa Fe's casual vibe and delight in stimulating art and culture, fantastic food, and historic architecture during the Santa Fe Art Week celebration! The 22nd annual International Folk Art Market kicks off the week on July 9 with a community celebration and artist welcome on the Railyard Plaza and the Market begins in the evening on July 10 at Railyard Park through July 12! The 26th annual Art Santa Fe opens on July 9 at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center and runs through Saturday, July 11. Beyond this, during Santa Fe Art Week, there will be dozens of art experiences and events, openings and shows, art talks, and workshops in galleries and studios across Santa Fe’s beautiful art districts through Sunday, July 19.
22nd Annual Santa Fe International Folk Art Market
July 9–12, 2026
Experience the world’s largest international folk art market, held in Railyard Park. It's hard to fathom, but true that more than 148 artists from 53 countries bring their work to this vast and colorful international bazaar. Some will arrive as celebrated cultural artists, while others will have never before left their villages, let alone crossed an ocean. Purchase one-of-a-kind, handmade pieces, ranging from pottery and rugs to clothing, jewelry, and revel in a unique multicultural cultural experience at the International Folk Art Market. Get your tickets today!
26th Annual Art Santa Fe
July 9–11, 2026
Art Santa Fe is a gathering of exceptional artists and galleries from around the world. Explore world-class modern, and contemporary art, meet the artists, interact with site-specific works and performance pieces, or listen to inspiring and thought-provoking talks by international art industry experts. Whether you’re a collector, designer, or just an art aficionado, you won’t want to miss it. Get your FREE tickets today!
44th Santa Fe Desert Chorale Summer Festival
July 12–30, 2026
Photo: Tira Howard
The Desert Chorale Summer Festival, led by Music Director, Joshua Habermann, celebrates its 44th year with three separate programs, each with their own unique repertoire: Renaissance Splendor, Homecoming, Rachmaninoff's All-Night Vigil and each draw on the strengths of the 24-vocalist ensemble. A centerpiece of the cultural life of Santa Fe, and among the nation’s most significant choral events, ensembles perform at historical sites, such as the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Loretto Chapel, and Cristo Rey Catholic Church. And don't miss your chance to see special events! Purchase your tickets today!
53rd Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival
July 19–August 24, 2026
The Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, led by Artistic Director Marc Neikrug and Executive Director Jim Griffith celebrates its 53rd season, July 19 to August 24. This year, an international lineup of nearly 100 distinguished musicians will perform in more than 40 concerts during the six-week Festival. Highlights include returning musicians and reuniting ensembles playing Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Schubert, Bartok, and Rachmaninoff, and more.
74th Traditional Spanish Market
July 25 & 26, 2026
Celebrating the 74th anniversary of Traditional Spanish Market, presented by the Atrisco Heritage Foundation, approximately 160 juried Hispanic artists from New Mexico and Southern Colorado take part in this extraordinary event, bringing to Santa Fe a critical mass of handmade traditional art in the form of woodcarving, tinwork, colcha, hide painting, retablos, straw appliqué, weaving, jewelry, filigree, pottery, and ironwork. Many of the artisans who show at the Traditional Spanish Market are direct descendants of The City Different’s Spanish settlers. In addition to art steeped in tradition, expect regional Hispanic cuisine and entertainment from live music and dance to art demonstrations throughout each day. Admission is free.
40th Contemporary Hispanic Market
July 25 & 26, 2026
This annual market, marking its 40th year, showcases original contemporary works by more than 100 juried Hispanic artists who are full-time residents of New Mexico. Shop for paintings, prints, sculpture, photography, furniture, jewelry, ceramics, weaving, and much more at the Contemporary Hispanic Market. Live music, dances, demonstrations, and food vendors round out the celebrations. Entry is free. Find out more by reading our Guide to Contemporary Hispanic Market.
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