Santa Fe's Premier Outdoor Music Venues for an Unforgettable Summer
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Santa Fe's historic streets pulse with live music year-round, but summer stands out for its exceptional outdoor performances. In The City Different, expand your musical horizons with unique experiences. Santa Fe's outdoor music scene blooms fully in summer—here are top venues to make your season memorable.
Santa Fe Opera
Experience world-class performances at the Santa Fe Opera this summer. (Photo courtesy of The Santa Fe Opera)
[blog_link url=" https://www.santafeopera.org" text="The Santa Fe Opera’s"] acoustically and aesthetically superior amphitheater provides an ideal venue for unforgettable summer productions. This season features Lucia di Lammermoor, The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs, Alcina, Die Fledermaus, and The Golden Cockerel. Three hours before curtain, the parking lot becomes a vibrant tailgate dinner party amid breathtaking scenery and sunset vistas. Onsite dining is available—explore the [blog_link url="https://d8fw0912mtjqw.cloudfront.net/pdf/Preview%20Dinner%20Menus%202017.pdf" text="Preview Dinner Menus" date="2017-05-31"].
Discover why USA Today named [blog_link url=" https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2017/05/10/new-mexico-buildings/101504142/" text="The Crosby Theater" date="2017-05-31"] at the Santa Fe Opera one of New Mexico's top 25 buildings.
Santa Fe Bandstand
Dance to live performers on the Plaza during balmy summer nights! (Photo courtesy of Santa Fe Bandstand)
The 2017 [blog_link url=" https://santafebandstand.org/" text="Santa Fe Bandstand" date="2017-05-31"] season brings 59 free musical performances to the historic Santa Fe Plaza from July 5 through August 26. Enjoy local, regional, and national acts across all genres. Dance enthusiasts, bring your shoes for the Plaza dance-a-thon—it's the perfect way to mingle over music.
Music on the Hill
Bring a blanket, lawn chair, and picnic for a relaxed evening. (Photo courtesy of Music on the Hill)
[blog_link url="https://www.sjc.edu/santa-fe/events/music-on-the-hill" text="Music on the Hill" date="2017-05-31"] offers free Wednesday evening concerts (6:00–8:00 p.m.) at St. John’s College from June 14 through July 26, 2017. Expect blues, soul, folk, and jazz. Bring your picnic or buy from onsite vendors; lawn seating requires blankets or chairs. View the lineup [blog_link url=" https://www.sjc.edu/santa-fe/events/music-on-the-hill" text="here" date="2017-05-31"].
The Bridge
The Bridge accommodates up to 1,000 guests. (Photo courtesy of Santa Fe Brewing)
Savor award-winning brews and live music at Santa Fe Brewing’s [blog_link url=" https://santafebrewing.com/event-space/" text="The Bridge outdoor venue" date="2017-05-31"], an open-air space with mountain views and brewery adjacency. Check family-friendly events like "Dog Days of Summer" and "Fire & Water Festival," plus the music calendar [blog_link url="https://santafebrewing.com/calendar/" text="here" date="2017-05-31"].
Santa Fe Railyard
Enjoy movies on the green lawn outdoors! (Photo courtesy of TOURISM Santa Fe)
The Santa Fe Railyard hosts free summer events, including acts like DakhaBrakha, Mariachi Flor de Toloache, Golden General, Ian Moore, Alex Maryol, The Gluey Brothers, Iguanas, and Alto Estilo in June, July, and August. Visit the events [blog_link url=" https://www.railyardsantafe.com/events/" text="website" date="2017-05-31"] for details, plus community festivals and the popular [blog_link url="https://www.ampconcerts.org/tag/Movies" text="Railyard Park Summer Movie Series" date="2017-05-31"].
Join us for Santa Fe's finest outdoor live entertainment. Planning a summer visit or later trip? Request the [blog_link url=" https://santafe.org/Visitors_Guide/index.html" text="Santa Fe Travel Guide" date="2017-05-31"] and explore [blog_link url="https://santafe.org/Visiting_Santa_Fe/Specials/index.html" text="Deals and Specials" date="2017-05-31"] for your ideal getaway.
