15 Things to Do in Santa Fe This Week · July 16–19, 2026

Free Events

Arts Alive: Poetry at the Museum

Enjoy an evening of poetry in the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum Courtyard under the open sky.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 6:00 PM · Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, 217 Johnson Street, Santa Fe

Vendor Appreciation Night @ Vital Spaces

ArtWalk Santa Fe throws a free community celebration with local artisan vendors, live mariachi music, free burgers, professional headshots, and raffle prizes.

Friday, July 17, 2026 5:00 PM · Vital Spaces, 3140 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe

Rufina Pottery Party

Paseo Pottery's fourth annual free community celebration features live pottery demos, DJ Earway spinning vinyl, free snacks, and giveaways honoring the patron saint of potters.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 3:00 PM · 1273 Calle de Comercio, Santa Fe (Rufina District)

Music & Nightlife

James McMurtry w/ BettySoo

Acclaimed Texas singer-songwriter James McMurtry brings his literary Americana to The Bridge at Santa Fe Brewing, with opener BettySoo.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 7:00 PM · The Bridge at Santa Fe Brewing, 37 Fire Place, Santa Fe

Summer Sundaze at The Mystic

A recurring Sunday afternoon gathering at The Mystic with a laid-back communal vibe on Cerrillos Road.

Sunday, July 19, 2026 4:00 PM · The Mystic, Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe

Oppressed Logic (DIY Punk Show)

Oakland's Oppressed Logic joins local bands Illegal Aliens and Fibber for a DIY-style punk show at a community space — text for address.

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 7:00 PM · CDSG, Santa Fe (text 505-651-CDSG for address)

Rachmaninoff's All-Night Vigil with Santa Fe Desert Chorale

The Santa Fe Desert Chorale presents Rachmaninoff's breathtaking unaccompanied choral masterpiece at the Cathedral Basilica, with 32 top-tier professional vocalists.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 7:30 PM · Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe

Arts & Culture

In-Person Class: Fused Glass Mobile

Create a fused glass mobile in this hands-on studio class at the O'Keeffe Museum Creativity Studio — registration required.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 10:00 AM · O'Keeffe Museum Creativity Studio, Corner of W Marcy St and Sheridan St, Santa Fe

Mozart & Tchaikovsky – Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival

The Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival presents Mozart's Flute Quartet, Edgar Meyer's String Trio, and Tchaikovsky's beloved Piano Trio in A Minor.

Sunday, July 19, 2026 6:00 PM · Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival venue

Menla Choga Puja at San Miguel Chapel

A sacred Tibetan Buddhist ceremony held in Santa Fe's historic San Miguel Chapel — doors at 7:00 PM, ceremony at 7:30 PM.

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 7:00 PM · San Miguel Chapel, Santa Fe

Incite Shakespeare Company presents The Tempest

Incite Shakespeare Company brings Shakespeare's island fantasy The Tempest to The Lab Theater in Santa Fe.

Friday, July 24, 2026 7:30 PM · The Lab Theater, 1213-B Parkway Drive, Santa Fe

Family-Friendly

Create with O'Keeffe: Wings & Paws (Southside Library)

Kids and families create artistic renderings of their favorite animals in a free drop-in art activity at the Southside Library, presented by the O'Keeffe Museum.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 3:30 PM · Southside Library, 6599 Jaguar Dr, Santa Fe

Santa Fe Disability Pride Parade and Festival

A free community parade and festival celebrating disability pride and inclusion across Santa Fe.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 10:00 AM · Santa Fe

Food & Drink

Bingo Night at El Rey with Last Call Kombucha

A fun Monday night bingo event at the iconic El Rey Court, with Last Call Kombucha on hand for refreshments.

Monday, July 20, 2026 7:00 PM · El Rey Court, Santa Fe

Outdoors & Active

Santa Fe Track Night with Santa Fe Striders

Join the Santa Fe Striders every Tuesday evening for speed work and community running at St. Michael's track — all paces welcome.

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 6:00 PM · St. Michael's Track, Santa Fe