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Lensic Presents 2026/27 Season

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Chris Botti
Chris Botti, Jazz Music, Lensic
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Chris Botti

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti has been one of the most popular instrumentalists in the world for nearly three decades.

Festival of Song: Lucy Crowe & Josh Lovell
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Festival of Song: Lucy Crowe & Josh Lovell

Date and time: Location: First Presbyterian

The Festival of Song features some of the stunning vocalists engaged in the Santa Fe Opera's 2026 season.

Festival of Song: Joélle Harvey & Will Liverman
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Festival of Song: Joélle Harvey & Will Liverman

Date and time: Location: First Presbyterian

The Festival of Song features some of the stunning vocalists engaged in the Santa Fe Opera's 2026.

Festival of Song: Sylvia D'Eramo & Lucia Lucas
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Festival of Song: Sylvia D'Eramo & Lucia Lucas

Date and time: Location: First Presbyterian

The Festival of Song features some of the stunning vocalists engaged in the Santa Fe Opera's 2026.

Dominique Fils-Aimé
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Dominique Fils-Aimé

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

One of the leading voices in vocal jazz, Dominique Fils-Aimé's music is an exploration of sonic creativity and spiritual freedom.

The Magic School Bus
Magic School Bus, The Lensic Performing Arts Center
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The Magic School Bus

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride in this new musical adaptation based on the original book series published by Scholastic.

Patton Oswalt
Patton Oswalt press photo
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Patton Oswalt

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

The brilliant and hilarious Patton Oswalt continues to leave his distinctive imprint across all areas of entertainment, from his award-winning comedy specials to his many guest roles on television.

Jeremy Dutcher
Jeremy Dutchers, The Lensic Performing Arts Center
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Jeremy Dutcher

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

Jeremy Dutcher is a classically trained tenor, Two-Spirit song carrier, polymuse, activist, ethnomusicologist, and member of Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation) in Eastern Canada.

Snarky Puppy
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Snarky Puppy

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

Five-time Grammy-winning collective Snarky Puppy plays a wide array of influences including funk, rhythm & blues, hard rock, classic soul, modern gospel, new tech, fusion, and jazz.

Akram Khan Company
Akram Khan Company, The Lensic Performing Arts
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Akram Khan Company

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

In Akram Khan Company's latest production, Thikra: Night of Remembering, the past and present converge in a journey through tradition to honor our ancestors, deeply rooted in the power of rituals. Imagined as an annual gathering, a tribe of women come together for one night only to awaken the spirit of those who came before them.

Silkroad Up Close: Kinan Azmeh, Maeve Gilchrist, and Kaoru Watanabe
Silkroad Ensemble performing on stage
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Silkroad Up Close: Kinan Azmeh, Maeve Gilchrist, and Kaoru Watanabe

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

The Grammy Award-winning Silkroad Ensemble thrills audiences worldwide with a collective of artists representing dozens of nationalities and artistic traditions, demonstrating how great beauty can emerge from great difference.

Julian Lage Quartet
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Julian Lage Quartet

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

Hailed as one of the most prodigious guitarists of his generation and “highest category of improvising musicians" (New Yorker), Julian Lage performs with Jorge Roeder, Kenny Wollesen, and John Medeski.

The Surge: An Ode to Sinéad O'Connor
The Surge Cast Press Photo
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The Surge: An Ode to Sinéad O'Connor

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

Sonya Tayeh brings her singular vision to a dance work set to the O’Connor’s music. Fierce, unflinching, and tender, The Surge: An Ode to Sinéad O’Connor is a meditation on voice, protest, and the courage to live a life that defies the norm. 

Philip Glass Ensemble: Powaqqatsi Live
Philip Glass Ensemble, The Lensic Performing Arts Center
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Philip Glass Ensemble: Powaqqatsi Live

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

Renowned for iconic works such as Einstein on the Beach, Music in Twelve Parts, and the soundtracks to the Qatsi film trilogy, Philip Glass Ensemble continues to bring its unique repertoire to new audiences while maintaining its status as the most authentic interpreter of Glass’s music.

Mireya Ramos and the Poor Choices
Mireya Ramos and the Poor Choices, The Lensic Performing Arts Center
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Mireya Ramos and the Poor Choices

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

Mireya Ramos and the Poor Choices is a groundbreaking collaboration that celebrates the rich musical traditions of the U.S.-Mexico border, blending genres like ranchera, jarocho, bluegrass, jazz, and country.

Aoife O'Donovan & Chris Thile: "Wassail! A Holiday Celebration"
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Aoife O'Donovan & Chris Thile: "Wassail! A Holiday Celebration"

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

Celebrate the season with GRAMMY Award–winning artists Aoife O'Donovan and Chris Thile as they illuminate treasured holiday songs with spellbinding harmonies and joyful musicality.

Judy Collins
Judy Collins press photo, sitting at grand piano under warm lighting looking out in the distance
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Judy Collins

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

Judy Collins bids adieu to the road with her farewell tour, an expansive final run across North America and beyond that gives audiences one last chance to experience her timeless voice and storytelling live.

Joe Illick and the New Year's Eve Orchestra
Joe Illick Orchestra performing on stage
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Joe Illick and the New Year's Eve Orchestra

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

In a New Year's Eve tradition now in its 19th year, Santa Fe’s beloved Joe Illick fills the stage with esteemed musicians—the perfect way to celebrate all that's ahead.

Ballet Hispánico: Mujeres
Ballet Hispanico New York Press Photo, four dancers posed leaping mid air
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Ballet Hispánico: Mujeres

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

Ballet Hispánico New York offers an evening where movement becomes a form of resilience, reflection, and renewal.

Third Coast Percussion: Ripples in the Water
Third Coast Percussion Press Photo
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Third Coast Percussion: Ripples in the Water

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

As Philip Glass turns 90 in 2027, Grammy Award-winning percussion quartet Third Coast Percussion honor his tremendous impact on contemporary music.

Audra McDonald
Audra McDonald, The Lensic Performing Arts Center
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Audra McDonald

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

Join us for an intimate evening of music with Broadway star Audra McDonald as she comes to Santa Fe for an extraordinary concert with her band.

Peking Acrobats
Peking Acrobats Show Photo
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Peking Acrobats

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

The Peking Acrobats deliver a dazzling spectacle that blends ancient Chinese artistry with modern theatrical flair.

Delfeayo Marsalis & The Uptown Jazz Orchestra
Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra collage
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Delfeayo Marsalis & The Uptown Jazz Orchestra

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

Trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis formed the Uptown Jazz Orchestra to keep important jazz traditions such as riff-playing, spontaneous group improvisation, and collective New Orleans instrumental polyphony alive.

Malpaso Dance Company
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Malpaso Dance Company

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

Malpaso Dance Company has become one of the most sought-after Cuban dance companies, with a growing international profile.

International Guitar Night
International Guitar Night
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International Guitar Night

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

International Guitar Night 2027 brings together guitar virtuosos Jim “Kimo” West, Luca Stricagnoli, Minnie Marks, and Roxane Elfasci for an unforgettable evening of solos, duets, and collaborative performances.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
Wynton Marsalis playing trumpet in Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
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Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

Jazz at Lincoln Center, led by Wynton Marsalis, brings jazz to the world through the acclaimed Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, innovative performances, and extensive education programs that reach students and audiences globally.

Palaver Strings
Palaver Strings laying on ground with instruments
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Palaver Strings

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

Grammy-nominated Palaver Strings is a New England-based ensemble celebrated for its dynamic performances, innovative collaborations, and commitment to social justice and music education through the Palaver Music Center.

PechaKucha Night Vol. 29 GREEN
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PechaKucha Night Vol. 29 GREEN

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

In the exhilarating PechaKucha format local creatives and changemakers take the stage to explore GREEN in all its complexity.

The Boy Who Cried Wolf
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The Boy Who Cried Wolf

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

Inspired by the famous Aesop fable, this wonderful play has a gifted ensemble of actor-musicians who play the endearing characters, the hilarious sheep, and perhaps a scary wolf or two!

Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández
Ballet Folklorico Press Photo, Woman dancing in flowy white dress on stage
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Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

The Ballet Folklórico de México revolutionized the concept of traditional dance and transformed the history of Mexican dance, laying the groundwork and setting the tone for thousands of dance troupes in Mexico and abroad with the characteristic seal of its creator.

The Hot Sardines
The Hot Sardines press photo, members surrounding piano playing instruments
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The Hot Sardines

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

The Hot Sardines emerged two decades ago, turning heads with their unique brand of reinvigorated classic jazz.

PechaKucha Night Vol. 29 GREEN
The Lensic and Creative Santa Fe

PechaKucha Night Vol. 29 GREEN

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

In the exhilarating PechaKucha format local creatives and changemakers take the stage to explore GREEN in all its complexity.

Lang Lang
Lang Lang, Solo Piano, Classical
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Lang Lang

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

Lang Lang is one of the most influential classical musicians of the 21st century, celebrated as a pianist, educator, and global ambassador for the arts.

Aga Khan Master Musicians
Aga Khan Master Musicians, featuring Feras Charestan (qanun), Abbos Kosimov (doira), Basel Rajoub (saxophone, duclar), Yurdal Tokcan (oud), Wu Man (pipa), Vincent Peirani (accordion), Vincent Ségal (cello)
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Aga Khan Master Musicians

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

Aga Khan Master Musicians unite virtuoso artists from across the Middle East, Mediterranean, Central Asia, and China to create a strikingly original body of work that blends deep-rooted musical traditions with innovative, cross-cultural creativity.

Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves Celebrate John Coltrane
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Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves Celebrate John Coltrane

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

September 2026 marks the centennial of John Coltrane’s birth. To honor the enduring legacy of one of jazz’s most transcendent voices, the Branford Marsalis Quartet and Dianne Reeves will release a tribute album which revisits Coltrane’s seminal 1963 collaboration with Johnny Hartman

PechaKucha Night Vol. 29 GREEN
The Lensic and Creative Santa Fe

PechaKucha Night Vol. 29 GREEN

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

In the exhilarating PechaKucha format local creatives and changemakers take the stage to explore GREEN in all its complexity.

An Evening with MILOŠ: Romance Through Time
MILOŠ, Solo Guitar, Classical
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An Evening with MILOŠ: Romance Through Time

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

In this intimate program, world-renowned guitarist MILOŠ traces the evolution of romance through music—blending centuries of works that capture love in all its forms with the artistry that has made him one of today’s most celebrated classical musicians.

YAMATO — The Drummers of Japan
YAMATO - Drummers of Japan, men playing drums on stage
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YAMATO — The Drummers of Japan

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

YAMATO is an internationally acclaimed Japanese Taiko drumming group that has captivated audiences in over 50 countries with their powerful, high-energy performances.

Chanticleer
Chanticleer, Choral, Classical
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Chanticleer

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer is celebrated worldwide as an “orchestra of voices,” blending Renaissance roots with classical, gospel, jazz, and popular music..

PechaKucha Night Vol. 29 GREEN
The Lensic and Creative Santa Fe

PechaKucha Night Vol. 29 GREEN

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

In the exhilarating PechaKucha format local creatives and changemakers take the stage to explore GREEN in all its complexity.

The Wailin' Jennys
The Wailin Jennys Press Photo
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The Wailin' Jennys

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

The Wailin’ Jennys have evolved into one of the world’s most celebrated folk-root ensembles known for their breathtaking harmonies, rich songwriting, and captivating stage presence.