The Lensic Presents

The tradition continues! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Santa Fe favorite and the world’s best acoustic Celtic Band.

Husband and wife duo Joshua Bell and Larisa Martínez explore repertoire from classical art song and opera to musical theatre and selections by Puerto Rican and Spanish composers.

Nothing says science like KABOOM! Doktor Kaboom travels the world, thrilling adults and children alike with some exciting scientific experiments, unscripted fun, and an explosive comedic style. The Scientific Method never looked so good.

Yo-Yo Ma shares some of the music that has helped him understand life and reflects on how it has shaped his thinking about human nature, art, and our search for meaning. This special evening of music and words asks us to consider what music is for, and how it can guide us on a path towards hope. 

Straight from Havana, Grammy-nominated Orquesta Akokán channels the fiery Cuban mambo revolution of the 1940s and 50s while pushing the grooves to new heights. Bursting with an innate sense of soul and songcraft and featuring “some of the island’s greatest instrumentalists” (The New York Times).

One of the most iconic and dynamic modern dance ensembles of our time, the Paul Taylor Dance Company has been innovating and transforming the art form of modern dance since 1954.

Graham Nash will be joined on stage by Todd Caldwell, Adam Minkoff, and Zach Djanikian, performing favorites from across his sixty-year career.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo warms the hearts of audiences worldwide with uplifting vocal harmonies, signature dance moves, and charming onstage banter.

Ryan Adams is a seven-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter praised as “one of rock’s most talented songwriters ."

With over 20 years in comedy, Tom Papa is a celebrated comedian, actor, author, and host.

Founded in 2014 by the husband-and-wife duo Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, The War And Treaty has emerged as one of the most electrifying new acts in American music.

Shakey Graves comes to the Lensic for a special two-night run!

Virtuosic quintet Punch Brothers push the boundaries of acoustic music, garnering critical acclaim. Most Recently, Punch Brothers have been focused on their new musical variety show, “The Energy Curfew Music Hour,” with season one available on Audible and all podcasting platforms.

Robert Earl Keen has built a prolific career over three decades. His ambition to create great music and share it onstage has earned him recognition as a living legend and pioneer in the Americana music genre.

Steel Pulse reappears at a fated moment, armed with compassion, encouraging all people to reject false ideals, set higher goals, and demand more from themselves to further this unification.

With music that not only honors the traditions of the past but also continues to inspire new generations of fans, Old Crow Medicine Show has become a beloved fixture in the American music landscape.

The gala is the largest fundraiser for the Lensic’s robust education programs, which reach over 13,000 students annually. Step right up for an extraordinary evening on the Lensic stage!

The Swell Season is back. After reconvening for a limited number of sold-out shows in March 2022, followed by a more extensive US tour in August 2023, the duo returns with new music. A studio session that started out as an effort to create a couple new singles to bring with them on tour, ended up yielding a full length album, fittingly titled ´Forward´.

Over almost four decades, eleven albums, countless and memorable live shows, The Jayhawks soared to heights few ever achieve while winning the hearts and minds of numerous critics, fans, and peers in the process.

Since its debut in 2016 with the critically acclaimed album Honey Bones, Dope Lemon—the moniker of acclaimed Australian artist Angus Stone—has cultivated a reputation for pairing dreamy, laid-back grooves with deeply introspective lyricism.

Grammy and BAFTA Award-winning singer, songwriter, and musician Lukas Nelson has established himself as one of music’s most respected voices. Throughout his esteemed career, Nelson has released eight studio albums including his latest, 2023's Sticks and Stones.

Formed by lead vocalists and songwriters Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig, acclaimed indie band Lucius is best known for their sinuous harmonies and highly-original, pop-noir musical artistry.

Yola is a six-time GRAMMY-nominated artist, songwriter, and actor who has achieved critical acclaim, breakout success, and has been proclaimed as one of the most exciting and innovative artists in music today.

With the 2014 formation of I’m With Her, singer/songwriters Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O’Donovan, and Sara Watkins introduced an essential new force into the world of folk music.

Rhiannon Giddens has made a singular, iconic career out of stretching her brand of folk music, with its miles-deep historical roots and contemporary sensibilities, into just about every field imaginable.

Comedian and actor Drew Lynch captured the hearts of America with his Golden Buzzer performance on Season 10 of America’s Got Talent and has since amassed millions of followers on social media while touring the world nonstop to sold out audiences.

We're excited to present a very special Songs & Stories evening featuring two full sets: an acoustic “guitar pull” song swap followed by James and his band joined by Dave Alvin and Jimmy Dale!