20 Things to Do in Santa Fe This Week · August 6–9, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Don Was & The Pan-Detroit Ensemble

Don Was and his Pan-Detroit Ensemble bring a rare 21+ live show to The Bridge at Santa Fe Brewing, doors at 6pm with music at 7pm.

Thursday, August 6, 2026 7:00 PM · The Bridge at Santa Fe Brewing, 37 Fire Place, Santa Fe

Gypsy Jazz, Flamenco, Belly Dance, Astrology & Tarot Readings at Paradiso

An eclectic evening of Gypsy jazz, flamenco, belly dance, and tarot readings with the Bohemiacs, Chusco Flamenco, Harmony Poi, and more; readings at 6:30 PM, music at 7:45 PM.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 6:30 PM · Paradiso Santa Fe, 903 Early Street

Wynton Marsalis at Lensic Performing Arts Center

Jazz legend Wynton Marsalis performs at the Lensic Performing Arts Center in a rare and unmissable Santa Fe appearance.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 · Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco Street, Santa Fe

Team Everything Farm Rave at Reunity Resources

An all-ages, free outdoor dance party on a working farm with DJs Sutherland, Spoolius, Numbtron, and Erin E — reap and rave at Reunity Resources.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 6:00 PM · Reunity Resources, Santa Fe

Moon Medallion with Birdbath & Ghost Ranch Dressing

Heavy and experimental rock from Austin's Moon Medallion with local support from Birdbath and Ghost Ranch Dressing at CDSG.

Monday, August 17, 2026 7:00 PM · CDSG, Santa Fe (DM for address or text 505-651-CDSG)

Free Events

Los Straitjackets at Lensic 360 Santa Fe Summer Scene

High-energy instrumental rock from Los Straitjackets hits the Santa Fe Plaza in a free outdoor summer concert supported by the City of Santa Fe.

Thursday, August 6, 2026 · Santa Fe Plaza

First Friday at the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum

Extended evening hours with free admission from 5–7 PM at the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, perfect for a leisurely gallery stroll.

Friday, August 7, 2026 5:00 PM · Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, 217 Johnson Street, Santa Fe

Date Night

Sax Synergy at Paradiso Santa Fe

Two titans of the saxophone, Alex Murzyn and Tim Lin, share the Paradiso stage for one unforgettable evening of live jazz and fusion.

Friday, August 7, 2026 · Paradiso Santa Fe, 903 Early Street

La Emi – Amor, Quejio y Vuelo Flamenco

Internationally acclaimed flamenco dancer La Emi performs her show through August 9 at a Santa Fe venue — an intimate, electrifying evening of dance.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 8:00 PM · Santa Fe

Arts & Culture

O'Keeffe Art & Leadership Annual Art Show Opening Night

Opening night celebration of local youth artwork at the Santa Fe Community College Visual Arts Gallery, presented by the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum.

Friday, August 7, 2026 5:00 PM · Santa Fe Community College Visual Arts Gallery, 6401 Richards Ave, Santa Fe

Coffee & Conversation: Indian Theater at SITE Santa Fe

An intimate morning conversation with artists Marleen De Bode and Marc Olivié about the Indian Theater exhibition at SITE Santa Fe's Education Lab.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 10:00 AM · SITE Santa Fe, 1606 Paseo de Peralta

Gregory Lomayesva Opening Reception at Allan Houser Gallery

Opening reception for Gregory Lomayesva's new exhibition at the iconic Allan Houser Gallery on Lincoln Ave.

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 5:30 PM · Allan Houser Gallery, 125 Lincoln Ave, Suite 112, Santa Fe

Printing Workshop – Carlsbad, NM

CENTER Santa Fe brings a statewide hands-on printmaking workshop to Carlsbad, open to all skill levels.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 1:00 PM · Carlsbad, NM

Family-Friendly

Fine Art Friday at the Santa Fe Children's Museum: Paint Your Own Flowerpot

Kids get hands-on and make art for their flowers at this free creative afternoon hosted in partnership with the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum.

Friday, August 7, 2026 2:00 PM · Santa Fe Children's Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe

Create Station! at the New Mexico Museum of Art

Free drop-in art-making for all ages outside the New Mexico Museum of Art during Indian Market weekend, with supplies provided.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 10:00 AM · New Mexico Museum of Art, corner of West Palace Ave and Lincoln Ave, Santa Fe

Food & Drink

Santa Fe Farmers' Market

One of the country's top-ranked farmers' markets returns to the Railyard with over 150 local farmers and producers every Saturday morning.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 8:00 AM · Santa Fe Railyard

Festivals & Special Events

St. Elizabeth Shelter Fundraiser Concert

A community fundraiser concert benefiting St. Elizabeth Shelter, held at The Bridge at Santa Fe Brewing.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 12:00 PM · The Bridge at Santa Fe Brewing, 37 Fire Place, Santa Fe

Railyard Artisan Market

Browse handmade crafts, art, and unique goods from local makers at the weekly Sunday Railyard Artisan Market.

Sunday, August 9, 2026 10:00 AM · Santa Fe Railyard

KESHi Indian Market Events

Keshi—The Zuni Collection celebrates its 45th anniversary with five days of artist demonstrations and sales, 100% of proceeds going directly to Native artists.

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 3:00 PM · Keshi - The Zuni Collection, 227 Don Gaspar Ave, Santa Fe

Outdoors & Active

Yoga, River Cleanup, and Coffee

Free yoga followed by a community river cleanup and coffee—a feel-good morning combining wellness and environmental stewardship.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 8:00 AM · Santa Fe Community Yoga Center, 3229B Richards Lane, Santa Fe