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Upcoming music events around Santa Fe.

Thursday, October 15

Pierre Bensusan

Thu, Oct 15 · Unit B by Chocolate Maven, 821 W. San Mateo Road, Santa Fe, NM

“It’s like the guitar has been given free rein to play itself!” French acoustic guitar virtuoso, vocalist, and composer Pierre Bensusan, surnamed “Mister DADGAD”, has taken his unique sound to all corners of the globe.

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Friday, October 16

Richard Guzman, Plein Air

Fri, Oct 16 · art is gallery santa fe, 419 Canyon Road, Santa Fe, NM

Plein Air Exhibit by: Richard Guzman October 1st through 31st, 2026 Opening Reception Friday October 16th from 4:00PM till 6:00PM Music by Nacha Mendez Richard Guzman paints in and about in Truchas, New Mexico.

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Saturday, October 17

POETRY & MUSIC: HARP IN HAND: POEMS OF IRELAND

Sat, Oct 17 · Hecho a Mano, 129 W. Palace Avenue, Santa Fe, NM

Hecho a Mano is pleased to host the Santa Fe launch of Harp in Hand: Poems of Ireland (3: A Taos Press, 2026) the debut full-length collection from Irish/American poet Kate O'Neill, on Saturday, October 17, 2026,…

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Nikita, The Wicked

Sat, Oct 17 · Meow Wolf, 1352 Rufina Circle, Santa Fe, NM

San Francisco-based DJ/producer Nikita, the Wicked is redefining electronic music with a powerful, cinematic energy.

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Sunday, October 18

The Santa Fe Symphony: Schubert & The Bells

Sun, Oct 18 · Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM

October is the perfect time for music with spooky and gothic origins.

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Saturday, October 24

Tribute to Gladys Knight with Toni Morgan

Sat, Oct 24 · Paradiso LLC, 903 Early Street, Santa Fe, NM

Toni Morgan has been performing for most of her life, singing at churches, festivals, private parties and restaurants throughout the United States.

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Friday, October 30

Mischief Night: Punk Concert

Fri, Oct 30 · Cake's Cafe, 227 Galisteo Street, Santa Fe, NM

🎃 MISCHIEF NIGHT: A PUNK HALLOWEEN 🤘 Friday, October 30th LIVE MUSIC FROM: 🎸 The Ass Souls — Española 🎸 Smorgasborg — Albuquerque 🎸 Johnny Five Kicks — Santa Fe 🎃 Costume Contest + Prizes 8 PM Throw on something…

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Saturday, October 31

Darkside of the Mystic: After Hours

Sat, Oct 31 · The Mystic Santa Fe, 2810 Cerrillos Rd., Santa Fe, NM

AFTER HOURS is when the real magic begins. Join us for Darkside of the Mystic: After Hours — the ultimate after-party Halloween experience at The Mystic.

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Mothership - Happy Halloween! The Madhatters Ball Funky Soul Jazz

Sat, Oct 31 · Paradiso LLC, 903 Early Street, Santa Fe, NM

Mothership is an exciting new band that combines elements of Funk, R & B, and Jazz, which mixed together create high energy grooves that are great for dancing as well as listening!

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Friday, November 6

Sunday, November 15

Fauvel 2.0: Music and Images of Medieval France

Sun, Nov 15 · First Presbyterian Church, 208 Grant Avenue, Santa Fe, NM

This is a unique show not to be missed! FAUVEL 2.0 is a reprise of music and images from the French medieval Roman de Fauvel, a timeless political satire.

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Friday, November 20

Le Chat Lunatique

Fri, Nov 20 · Paradiso LLC, 903 Early Street, Santa Fe, NM

Le Chat Lunatique Violinist/Vocalist Le Chat Lunatique Violin ReVoSo, Rumba Flamenca Music Instructor; YMI Noon Concert Series Manager; UNM Arts-in-Medicine Program Violin & Gen.

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Saturday, November 21

Desert Bloom

Sat, Nov 21 · Santa Fe Convention Center, 201 W. Marcy Street, Santa Fe, NM

A tribute to the brilliant women of New Mexico, Desert Bloom brings us together for one day across generations, identities, and lived experiences to celebrate and honor the successes, the history, the hard work of…

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An Intimate Evening with Hillary Smith

Sat, Nov 21 · Santa Fe School of Cooking, 125 North Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM

Experience an unforgettable evening of jazz, blues, and soul as powerhouse vocalist and New Mexico Music Hall of Fame inductee Hillary Smith returns to Dave’s Jazz Bistro following her previous sold-out performance.

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Sunday, November 22

The Santa Fe Symphony: Handel's Messiah

Sun, Nov 22 · Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM

The Symphony’s annual performances of Handel’s Messiah are a Santa Fe tradition that you simply cannot miss!

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Friday, December 4

DRINKURWATER

Fri, Dec 4 · Meow Wolf, 1352 Rufina Circle, Santa Fe, NM

Enjoy music at Meow Wolf, our stages are portals to new sounds and transcendent, interconnected, celestial, metagalactic vibes.

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Ongoing exhibits & runs

Westin Lee McDowell & The Cosmic Trio

Fri, Dec 19–4 · The Mystic Santa Fe, 2810 Cerrillos Rd., Santa Fe, NM

Come hang out, sip on a specialty craft cocktail, and vibe with the eclectic sounds of Westin Lee McDowell & The Cosmic Trio— weaving together blues, country, old-school jazz, and gritty garage rock.

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Jazz Night at The Mystic

Thu, Jan 8 – Thu, Dec 10 · The Mystic Santa Fe, 2810 Cerrillos Rd., Santa Fe, NM

Jazz Night at The Mystic Every other Thursday, The Mystic transforms into a low-lit haven for timeless grooves, late-night swing, and intimate performances from some of Santa Fe’s most compelling jazz artists.

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SkyFire Live Music

Fri, Apr 10 – Sun, Dec 27 · SkyFire at Bishop's Lodge, Auberge Collection, 1297 Bishops Lodge Road, Santa Fe, NM

Join us at SkyFire, where local musicians bring the spirit of the Southwest to life through soulful rhythms and vibrant melodies.

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Opera Wine Dinner Series at Eldorado Hotel & Spa

Thu, Jun 25 – Thu, Dec 17 · Eldorado Hotel & Spa, 309 W. San Francisco St., Santa Fe, NM

Eldorado Hotel & Spa is proud to partner with award-winning soprano Amy Owens for an exclusive series of operatic dining experiences featuring chef-curated wine dinner menus.

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Jesus Bas

Fri, Jun 26–25 · La Boca, 72 W. Marcy St., Santa Fe, NM

Jesus Bas is a "Cantautor" ( singer songwriter ), guitarist and working musician from Madrid, Spain.

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Nacha Mendez

Sun, Jun 28–27 · La Boca, 72 W. Marcy St., Santa Fe, NM

Nacha Mendez grew up in the tiny border town of La Union, in southern New Mexico, where she began singing and playing the guitar at an early age.

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Mystic Jazz Nights : feat. Mystic Undertone

Thu, Sep 10 – Thu, Dec 10 · The Mystic Santa Fe, 2810 Cerrillos Rd., Santa Fe, NM

Jazz Night at The Mystic Every other Thursday, The Mystic transforms into a low-lit haven for timeless grooves, late-night swing, and intimate performances from some of Santa Fe’s most compelling jazz artists.

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Company

Thu, Nov 19 – Sun, Dec 20 · Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 East De Vargas Street, Santa Fe, NM

Through a series of vignettes, Company showcases the joys and struggles of relationships, marriage, and singledom, forcing the 35 year old and single Robert (or Bobbie) to confront their own reluctance to commit and…

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