Ben Folds & A Piano
Ben Folds is an Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter who has created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, a holiday album, and numerous collaborative records.
Live Simulcast featuring Ocean Vuong, Rebecca Solnit, and Arthur Sze
The Santa Fe International Literary Festival and Avalon Trust invite you to join us for a live simulcast presentation of Ocean Vuong
Eric Johnson Texaphonic Tour 2026
One of the most outstanding rock guitarists over the past 40 years returns with an exciting new blues album.
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet School Recital 2026
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet School students return to the stage for the 2026 Recital, showcasing the talent, growth, and dedication of young local dancers.
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Folklorico Recital 2026
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Folklórico students take the stage for their annual recital, celebrating Mexican folkloric dance with colorful costumes, lively music, and a year of dedication.
Tash Sultana
Tash Sultana will return to North American shores in May – June 2026. The multi-instrumentalist, engineer, producer, and entrepreneur has built a groundbreaking career defined by creativity, authenticity, and relentless determination.
Kevin Morby
Little Wide Open is the title of Kevin Morby’s eighth studio album, produced by Aaron Dessner. The album has been described by Morby as the third in a trilogy of releases, which catalogued his time in the Midwest after moving back to Kansas City.
El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego
The Metropolitan Opera’s season closes with a live transmission of American composer Gabriela Lena Frank’s first opera, a magical-realist portrait of Mexico’s painterly power couple Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.
Ásgeir
As one of Iceland’s most successful exports, singer-songwriter Ásgeir has always pushed the boundaries of his thoughtful brand of folk-pop. Currently, Ásgeir is preparing for his next album, focusing on songwriting with a fresh approach; prioritizing melody and personal storytelling, exploring themes of relationships, aging, hope, and nostalgia.
2026 Lensic Gala
The Lensic’s annual fundraiser for arts education returns! We’re embarking on a space voyage to support the 14,000+ kids in New Mexico whose futures are made astronomically brighter with access to the Lensic’s free arts education programs.
Fruit Bats
Indie folk-rock act Fruit Bats grew from the four-track recording project of songwriter Eric D. Johnson into a touring band with an ever-shifting lineup, but constant are warm vocals and melodic sensibility, both of which often seem to split the difference between Lennon and McCartney.
Gregory Alan Isakov
Horticulturist/musician Gregory Alan Isakov has cast an impressive presence on the indie-rock and folk worlds with his six full-length studio albums.