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Santa Fe Opera

music venue

WHEN: July 3rd - August 29th, 2026. Check weblink on "more" page for schedule & ticket purchase. WHERE: Santa Fe Opera House. The Santa Fe Opera has grown to become recognized as one of the world's leading cultural festivals.

From the unlikeliest of beginnings—an opera company located hundreds of miles from any major city, featuring American singers in a wide-ranging and challenging repertory.

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Every July and August since 1957, opera lovers have been drawn to the magnificent northern New Mexico mountains to enjoy productions by one of America's premier summer opera festivals.

Here, The Santa Fe Opera's dramatic adobe theater blends harmoniously with the high desert landscape.

It is this fusion of nature and art that leaves such an enduring impression on all who come. More than half the audience of 85,000 comes from outside New Mexico, representing every state in the union as well as 25 to 30 foreign countries.

Why We Love It

“Watching an opera as the sun sets behind the Jemez Mountains is a quintessential Santa Fe experience. Don't miss it.”

Insider Tip

Bring a picnic and arrive 2 hours early for tailgating in the parking lot - it's a scene unto itself. Bring layers; it gets cool after sunset even in summer at 7,000 feet.

Season note: Season runs late June through August only

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