Santa Fe Opera
A world-class semi-open opera house on a desert hill, where summer evening performances unfold alongside the sunset and distant thunderstorms.
The opera house is about 11 kilometers north of the city. Its sides are open, giving views of the mountains and the sunset. Five operas are staged each summer, and audiences often hold “tailgating” picnics in the parking lot. Daytime backstage tours are also available. Performances start at about 20:00 or 20:30. Temperatures drop sharply at night, so bring a jacket. Tickets cost about $40 to $300.
Opening hours
Performance season late Jun–Aug
Nearby sights
- Ten Thousand Waves
- Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
- Cross of the Martyrs
- New Mexico Museum of Art
- Palace of the Governors
- Santa Fe Plaza
- Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
- Loretto Chapel