Lensic Performing Arts Center
Check website link on next page for updates on their calendar. A cornerstone of downtown Santa Fe since 1931, the Lensic offers more than 200 dynamic events in dance, music, film, theater, opera, lectures and spoken word each year. Catch a show while you're in town.
The Lensic, with its graceful interior and stunning exterior in Moorish and Spanish Renaissance style, was successfully transformed in 2001 from a movie palace to a state-of-the-art, nonprofit performing arts center.
Events include World Music, N.M Jazz Festival, the Met Live in HD Opera Series, Big Screen Classics, National Theatre Live and live theatrical and musical performances. The Lensic brings world-class national and international entertainment to Santa Fe.
Click the link above to access the calendar of events at the Lensic.
Why We Love It
“Live performance in Santa Fe hits different — the intimacy, the setting, the talent. Lensic Performing Arts Center is a perfect example.”
Insider Tip
Check for pre-show talks or post-show receptions — they add wonderful context and are often included in the ticket price.
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