Your Visit
Lensic Performing Arts Center opened in 1931 as a vaudeville stage and movie palace. Today the restored historic theater thrives as the city’s performing arts center, with a diverse, year-round program of world-class theater, music, dance, films, and lectures. While each performance offers a unique experience, the following policies are in place for all shows:
The Lensic is not responsible for the validity of tickets purchased through secondary sellers. Protect yourself by only purchasing tickets from the Lensic.
Late arrivals and those exiting during the performance will be seated at the discretion of the house manager.
The camera policy is dependent upon the artist’s requirements. Regardless, please be courteous to the patrons sitting around you. We encourage being present with what’s on stage to enjoy the full benefits of the arts.
Behavior that interferes with or disrupts any event may result in immediate removal.
The Lensic promotes a fragrance-free environment.
All prices, events, artists, programs, run times, and dates are subject to change. Every effort is made to inform ticket buyers of any changes via the website, email, and/or by phone. Please check your event listing at lensic.org for current information.
Location & Parking
The Lensic Performing Arts Center
211 W. San Francisco Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
The Lensic is in downtown Santa Fe, about two blocks west of the Plaza. You’ll find a variety of excellent restaurants and bars within walking distance.
Paid public parking is available at the Sandoval Municipal Garage, located almost directly across the street from the Lensic. Cars enter only from Water Street (the entrance is on the north side of Water, just east of Sandoval) and exit only onto San Francisco Street. The Convention Center parking garage is also nearby at 119 South Federal Place.
For $7, Lensic patrons can have their parking tickets validated from either the Sandoval or Convention Center parking garage when they bring their parking tickets to the box office window before the show or during intermission. Validated parking tickets can be used to exit the garage for 6 hours after entry. In addition to this, patrons can pre-pay for a parking voucher when purchasing tickets through the Lensic website.
Those with handicap placards can have their parking tickets validated at the Lensic box office—bring your placard with you or call the box office and relay your placard number.
Additional metered parking is available throughout the downtown area.
Tickets
Digital tickets are the primary ticketing method for events at the Lensic Performing Arts Center. Digital tickets utilize dynamic QR codes and can be saved to Apple Wallets. Learn how to access, share, and save your digital tickets here.
Tickets are available online at Lensic.org, by phone at 505-988-1234, and in person at the Community Box Office, in the lobby. The box office sells tickets for events at the Lensic and other local venues.
Box Office Hours
Monday–Friday, 10 am–5 pm | Open until showtime when evening shows are scheduled
Saturday, noon–4 pm | Open until showtime when evening shows are scheduled
Sunday, closed | When events are scheduled, the box office is open from noon to showtime.
Seating Chart
Find the perfect seat for your next event.
Accessibility
Accessibility for all patrons is a priority at the Lensic. We offer both wheelchair-accessible seating and companion seating for all events, as well as free wireless assistive listening systems.
Sensory-Friendly Performances
As part of our commitment to making the performing arts accessible to everyone, each Lensic Presents season will include at least one sensory-friendly performance. Also known as “low-sensory” or “relaxed” performances, sensory-friendly shows are welcoming and comfortable for everyone, including children and adults who are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, those with developmental or cognitive challenges, and those with other sensory sensitivities.
Virtual Lensic Tour
This 3D tour was created for the Lensic and generously donated by Select Santa Fe Real Estate (Sarah Said and Craig Neil). Click on the link below, then experiment with clicking on the image that appears to “move” through the theater.
