5 Must-Attend Spring Events in Santa Fe: Bollywood, Baroque Music, Markets & More
Santa Fe bursts with vibrant sights and sounds year-round, but spring brings restless excitement as days lengthen, trees blossom, and festive events flourish across the City Different. Dive into its beauty and bounty with these five standout spring experiences.
Taj Express: Bollywood Spectacular
This musical has toured Russia, France, Turkey, and Jordan. (Photo courtesy of Taj Express)
Performance Santa Fe presents Taj Express (Bollywood), an internationally acclaimed musical. This dazzling 120-minute theatrical spectacle features swirling colors, shimmering costumes, fast-tempo hits, and high-energy dance routines that tell a captivating Bollywood story. Catch it on April 12, 2017, at the Lensic Performing Arts Center. Performance Santa Fe | Tickets.
Baroque Music During Holy Week
Kathryn Mueller sings with the Santa Fe Pro Musica Baroque ensemble. (Photo courtesy of Santa Fe Pro Musica)
Santa Fe Pro Musica's annual Baroque Holy Week performances return April 13-15, 2017, at the stunning Loretto Chapel. Enjoy works by Handel, Vivaldi, and Bach, featuring soprano Kathryn Mueller, praised by The Miami Herald for her "pure sound" and "flights of stratospheric brilliance." Tickets here.
Santa Fe Artists Market
An array of fine art at the Santa Fe Artists Market. (Photo courtesy of the Santa Fe Artists Market)
Discover fine arts and crafts from juried local artists at the Santa Fe Artists Market. Browse jewelry, paintings, pottery, furniture, sculptures, and more every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Santa Fe Railyard (through December).
Santa Fe Farmers Market
Fresh produce at the Santa Fe Farmers Market since 1968. (Photo courtesy of Tourism Santa Fe)
The Santa Fe Farmers Market, New Mexico's largest and one of the U.S.'s best (voted by USA Today and 10Best readers), offers a sensory delight of local produce, breads, herbs, eggs, chiles, honey, jams, body products, and tamales. Open Saturdays 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Railyard. Best Farmers Markets.
Santa Fe Japanese Culture Festival
Like Japan, Santa Fe celebrates spring with blossoms (ours apricot!), kites, and rich culture at the Santa Fe Japanese Culture Festival on April 29, 2017 (9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.), at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center. Savor food from Shohko Café, tea ceremonies, music, exhibits, and vendors showcasing community diversity.
Spring in Santa Fe means perfect weather, blooming flowers, smiles, and blue skies—ideal for a visit. Skip summer crowds; plan your spring fling now. Request the 2017 Santa Fe Travel Guide and check Deals & Specials.
