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The Lensic Presents

Bluey's Big Play
Bluey
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Bluey's Big Play

Date and time: Location: Popejoy Hall

Bluey’s Big Play is a theatrical adaptation of the Emmy? award-winning children’s television series. Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you, featuring brilliantly created puppets, this is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to real life.

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.

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.

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..

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Third Coast Percussion: Ripples in the Water
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Wailin' Jennys
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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.

Ballet Hispánico: Mujeres
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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.

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.

Nick Shoulders
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Nick Shoulders

Date and time: Location: Tumbleroot

Refugia Blues, the fifth album from songwriter Nick Shoulders, is a record of big ideas and small, intimate moments, and is rooted in the acoustic stylings of Southern traditional music.

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.

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!

Postmodern Jukebox: The Future is Vintage Tour 2026
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Postmodern Jukebox: The Future is Vintage Tour 2026

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox transforms modern pop hits into vintage classics, reimagining today’s stars through jazz-age flair. A global phenomenon, PMJ delivers a dazzling, time-traveling celebration of pop history.

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.

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

Derek Hough: Dance for the Holidays
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Derek Hough: Dance for the Holidays

Date and time: Location: Popejoy Hall

With jingle bells and sleigh bells, holiday carols and cheer, Derek Hough’s latest dance spectacular is a show stopping event for the whole family.

Zoltan Kaszas
Image of comedian Zoltan Kaszas
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Zoltan Kaszas

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

Zoltan Kaszas is an award-winning stand-up comedian known for his sharp, observational humor, and love of cats.

Chris Fleming
Chris Fleming
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Chris Fleming

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

Chris Fleming is a comedian, actor, writer, and one of the most distinctive performers working today. Most recently, his stand-up special Chris Fleming: Live at the Palace premiered on HBO.

Solas
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Solas

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

Celebrating 30 years, Solas blends Irish tradition with folk, bluegrass, and Americana. Renowned for virtuosic musicianship and spellbinding performances, this groundbreaking Celtic ensemble continues pushing musical boundaries.

Lucius
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Lucius

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

Rooted in mirrored kinship and a captivating vocal blend, Lucius — the Grammy-nominated indie-pop duo, are building one of contemporary music's most enchanting, harmonic sounds.

An Evening with David Sedaris
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An Evening with David Sedaris

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

David Sedaris, America’s best-selling humorist and social satirist, returns following publication of his most recent book of short stories, Happy Go Lucky, and his first ever children’s book, Pretty Ugly.

Durand Jones & The Indications - Cruisin’ To The Park 2027 Tour
Durand Jones and the Indications press photo
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Durand Jones & The Indications - Cruisin’ To The Park 2027 Tour

Date and time: Location: Lensic Performing Arts Center

On their new album, Flowers, Durand Jones and The Indications unfurl their true colors — embracing all their roots and influences, maturation and confidence, and share them with the world.

Robert Earl Keen - I Will Survive...Christmas
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Robert Earl Keen - I Will Survive...Christmas

Date and time: Location: Santa Fe Covention Center

Robert Earl Keen Aims To Turn Every Venue Into Studio 54 With This Year’s Annual Holiday Tour: I Will Survive…Christmas