18 Things to Do in Santa Fe This Week · July 2–5, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Portalfest 2026

The final-ever Portalfest brings 40 bands, immersive art, and community celebration to Santa Fe on July 4th — billed as the last edition of this beloved indie music and arts festival.

Saturday, July 4, 2026 · Santa Fe, NM

City of Santa Fe Independence Day & America's 250th Celebration

The City of Santa Fe hosts a free Independence Day celebration marking America's 250th birthday at Franklin E. Miles Park, with gates and free shuttle service starting at 4:00 PM.

Saturday, July 4, 2026 4:00 PM · Franklin E. Miles Park, Santa Fe, NM

Lowrider Day on the Plaza 2026

All vehicles welcome at this one-of-a-kind community celebration on the Historic Plaza, featuring live performances by Gonzalo, DJ OPTAMYSTIK, and possible special guests.

Sunday, July 12, 2026 · The Plaza, Santa Fe, NM

Arts & Culture

Santa Fe Opera Season 2026

One of America's most celebrated summer opera festivals runs through late August with world-class productions set under the open New Mexico sky.

Friday, July 3, 2026 · Santa Fe Opera House, Santa Fe, NM

Cabaret at Santa Fe Playhouse

Santa Fe Playhouse presents the classic musical Cabaret, running throughout July with multiple weekend performances at this beloved community theater.

Friday, July 3, 2026 · Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 East De Vargas Street, Santa Fe

Printing Workshop – Las Vegas, NM

CENTER Santa Fe brings a free hands-on professional printmaking workshop to Las Vegas, NM as part of its statewide series, made possible by the NM Creative Industries Division.

Friday, July 3, 2026 10:00 AM · Las Vegas, NM

"America for All" Concert

Tri-M Productions presents a patriotic musical theater concert featuring Broadway favorites and original American-themed selections at the historic St. Francis Auditorium.

Friday, July 3, 2026 7:00 PM · St. Francis Auditorium, New Mexico Museum of Art, Santa Fe

Art Santa Fe

Santa Fe's only contemporary art fair celebrates its 26th anniversary at the Convention Center, running concurrently with Artweek citywide.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 · Santa Fe Community Convention Center, Santa Fe, NM

Family-Friendly

Fine Art Friday: DIY Pet Tags at Santa Fe Children's Museum

Kids create and decorate a unique tag for their real or imaginary pet in this free art activity at the Santa Fe Children's Museum.

Friday, July 3, 2026 2:00 PM · Santa Fe Children's Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe

Annual Pancakes on the Plaza

A beloved July 4th tradition where the community gathers on the historic Santa Fe Plaza for pancakes, classic cars, and local art in celebration of Independence Day.

Saturday, July 4, 2026 · The Plaza, Santa Fe, NM

Stories Art Can Tell: Indian Theater Workshops

SITE Santa Fe hosts hands-on art workshops for all ages inspired by the Indian Theater exhibition, exploring Native art, performance, and storytelling traditions.

Friday, July 10, 2026 · SITE Santa Fe, 1606 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe

Free Events

First Friday | A Chow Down! at Georgia O'Keeffe Museum

Join the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum for extended free admission hours as part of its First Friday series — no charge from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.

Friday, July 3, 2026 5:00 PM · Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, 217 Johnson Street, Santa Fe

Coffee & Conversation: Indian Theater at SITE Santa Fe

Drop in for a casual community conversation around SITE Santa Fe's Indian Theater exhibition, exploring Native performance, art, and self-determination.

Saturday, July 4, 2026 · SITE Santa Fe, 1606 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe

Music & Nightlife

Portalfest Afterparty

The official Portalfest afterparty at Relay Santa Fe features four DJ sets from Lore Devil in a Desert, AudioBuddha, GlowMoodMusic, and Magic Woman from 9 PM to 2 AM.

Saturday, July 4, 2026 9:00 PM · Relay, 2873 All Trades Road Unit B, Santa Fe

Yeison Landero

AMP Concerts presents Yeison Landero, a master of vallenato and Colombian folk music, in an upcoming Santa Fe performance.

Sunday, July 5, 2026 · Santa Fe, NM

Leonidas Kavakos & Enrico Pace Recital

The Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival opens its 2026 season with world-class violinist Leonidas Kavakos and pianist Enrico Pace performing Beethoven, Stravinsky, Mozart, and Franck.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 6:00 PM · Santa Fe, NM

Outdoors & Active

Track Tuesday with Santa Fe Striders

Join the Santa Fe Striders every Tuesday evening at St. Michael's Track for a challenging high-altitude workout in a fun, inclusive community — all paces welcome.

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 6:00 PM · St. Michael's Track, Santa Fe, NM

Food & Drink

100 Cities Project: Santa Fe | Foodies + New Friends

A social dining experience pairing food lovers with new friends at a local Santa Fe restaurant — part of the national 100 Cities Project community series.

Friday, July 3, 2026 7:00 PM · Restaurant of the Week, Santa Fe, NM