The Santa Fe Opera

Celebrating 70 Seasons of opera under the breathtaking Santa Fe sky! Today, we are proud to announce our landmark 2027 Season: ❄️ Puccini’s TURANDOT | July 2 - August 28 🎭 Rossini’s THE BARBER OF SEVILLE | July 3 - August 27 ♠️ Mozart’s COSÌ FAN TUTTE | July 17 - August 25 ⛈️ Janáček’s KÁTYA KABANOVÁ | July 24 - August 17 👑 Brett Dean + Heather Betts’s OF ONE BLOOD (American Premiere) | July 31 - August 26 🎶 Apprentice Scenes & Concert | August 15 & August 22 From legendary classics to bold contemporary storytelling, our 70th Season brings together extraordinary artists, visionary productions and unforgettable music for a summer unlike any other. Mark your calendars and join us beginning July 2, 2027. Visit our website for full casting and details. 🎥 Production footage directed by Brian Weed and Jesse Fisher. 🎥 Video by Cut Print Video Production for the Santa Fe Opera. 📸 Photography by Paul Horpedahl. #santafeopera #santafe #operaseason #opera #nmentertainment

Get your kicks in 2026! 🤠 The Santa Fe Opera celebrates the 69th Festival Season with a lineup of classic, rarely performed and new works. The 2026 Season features 38 performances of two new productions, two celebrated revivals and an American premiere. There is truly something for everyone! 🌟 🎟️ Individual tickets and subscriptions for both the 2025 and 2026 Seasons are on sale now. Visit our website for more information. 🎥: Cut Print Video Production for the Santa Fe Opera. #2026Season #SantaFeOpera #OperaSeason #NMTrue #OperaNews

🪄 Iván López Reynoso has been appointed Principal Conductor of the Santa Fe Opera, beginning in the 2027 Season. Internationally recognized for his dynamic artistry and operatic expertise, López Reynoso made his U.S. debut right here (!) at the Santa Fe Opera with THE BARBER OF SEVILLE in 2022 and returned in our 2025 Season to conduct LA BOHÉME and the first-ever Apprentice Concert with orchestra. He has led acclaimed productions and orchestras across Europe, North America and beyond, quickly establishing himself as one of today’s leading conductors. In his role as Principal Conductor, López Reynoso will collaborate closely with Music Director Harry Bicket and company leadership, conducting selected mainstage productions and contributing to the company’s artistic quality and high musical standards. First up, our critically acclaimed revival of THE BARBER OF SEVILLE in 2027! Reflects López Reynoso, ”It is with profound excitement and immense emotion that I will join the extraordinary artistic team of the Santa Fe Opera as its Principal Conductor…The unique, magical, and inimitable landscape of this theater ensures that every operatic evening becomes a complete and unforgettable experience for all of us who have had the privilege to witness it. Also, the special chemistry I have felt with the Santa Fe Opera Orchestra is one of the greatest artistic privileges of my career, and I look forward with great excitement to our future together.” Welcome to the team, Iván, we are fortunate and honored to have you join us! 📸 1) A portrait of Maestro Iván López Reynoso by Jesús Cornejo 2) Iván leading the Santa Fe Opera Orchestra during a performance of THE BARBER OF SEVILLE (2022), photo by Curtis Brown for the Santa Fe Opera #SantaFeOpera #OperaConductor #IvanLopezReynoso #PrincipalConductor #Opera

We are delighted to announce the extension of Harry Bicket’s contract as Music Director through the 2028 Season! Since first joining the company in 2013 as Chief Conductor, Bicket has brought extraordinary musical leadership to the Opera, earning international acclaim for his interpretations of Baroque and Classical repertoire and helping shape the artistic identity of the company for more than a decade. Maestro Bicket says, “I am thrilled to have been asked to extend my Music Directorship at the Santa Fe Opera, a place that has been so central to my musical life since my debut in 2004. It is a huge privilege to work with my wonderful colleagues in management, the music staff, chorus and especially the extraordinary Santa Fe Opera Orchestra, and I look forward to the coming years of great music making in the High Desert.” Thank you for your continued devotion, Harry, we are deeply grateful for you. 📸 Maestro Bicket featured in portrait and at the podium, photos by Bronwen Sharp for the Santa Fe Opera #SantaFeOpera #Opera #Harry Bicket

Some announcements deserve a sky this big ✨ Stay tuned as we unveil our 2027 Season tomorrow, along with exciting leadership and programming updates that look toward the future of the Santa Fe Opera for years to come! This is one you don’t want to miss. 👀 📸 The Crosby Theatre at the Santa Fe Opera under the Milky Way, photo by Paul Horpedahl for the Santa Fe Opera #SantaFeOpera #Opera #SeasonAnnouncement #SantaFe #nmentertainment

Where land, culture and community meet 🌿 This week, about a dozen members from surrounding Pueblos gathered with their families to reimagine a garden space on our campus. Together, they replaced ornamental plants with ones that are native to the area, requiring less resources to care for, and hold deep ethnobotanical significance across Pueblo communities throughout history. 📸: Monday Morning gardening with community members, photos by @mariah_olesen for the Santa Fe Opera

Our Young Voices took the stage on April 25 for a joyful end-of-term showcase, celebrating a season of growth and artistry 🎶 Next up: NYC. 🗽 On May 26, they’ll perform Vivaldi’s GLORIA at Carnegie Hall as part of the Distinguished Concerts International (DCINY) Concert Series, where they will join singers from around the world. Then, don’t miss their National Youth Opera Academy performance on August 7, 2026 at the Lensic Performing Arts Center in downtown Santa Fe. We’re so proud of this incredible group. 💛 📸 The Young Voices of the Santa Fe Opera 2026 Scenes Showcase at the Lensic Performing Arts Center. Photos by @madridemulsion for the Santa Fe Opera

✨ Opening Weekend Celebration ✨ Summer in Santa Fe begins with beautiful sights and the thrill of live performance. Join us as we open our 2026 Season with a weekend of unforgettable events. 🌟 New this year: Choose one celebration or enjoy the full weekend experience. Plus, with any reservation, enjoy a complimentary backstage tour for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Santa Fe Opera. 📍 Friday, July 3 – Opening Night Dinner O’Shaughnessy Hall at the Santa Fe Opera Cocktails, an elegant dinner and special insights before the opening performance of MADAMA BUTTERFLY. 📍 Saturday, July 4 – Elevated Tailgate A reimagined Santa Fe Opera tradition with cocktails, dinner and sweeping mountain views before THE MAGIC FLUTE. 📍 Sunday, July 5 – Outdoor Brunch Located in a private garden Gather with artists from the 2026 Season in one of our most beloved weekend traditions. Performance tickets sold separately. We encourage early reservations for best availability. 📞 Box Office: 505-986-5900 or 800-280-4654 📸: Grant Carr 📸: Magdalena Lily McCarson

Create unforgettable summer memories at the Santa Fe Opera with our Youth Nights and Family Nights! 🌟 Since 1959, Youth Nights have welcomed young patrons from surrounding communities to experience the magic of live performance. In partnership with the Guild and the Pueblo Opera Program (POP), we are proud to extend invitations to organizations serving youth communities across New Mexico to join us for these special evenings of music, imagination and discovery. 📅 Youth Night Dates: Tues, June 30 – THE MAGIC FLUTE Tues, July 14 – EUGENE ONEGIN Interested in bringing your youth organization? Contact Marissa Aurora at 505-946-2407 or [email protected] Looking for a night out with your family instead? Our special Family Nights offer discounted tickets so patrons ages 6-22, joined by family and friends, can experience an evening at the opera together. 🎟️ Family Night tickets: Youth (6–22) - $15 Adults - $30 for first two adults, $50 additional adults For more information, dates and to purchase Family Night tickets: Call the Box Office at 505-986-5900 or 800-280-4654

TAJMO ROOM ON THE PORCH TOUR 2026 SEPT 20 | SANTA FE OPERA Santa Fe - Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ are coming to the Santa Fe Opera on SEPT 20 for Room On The Porch Tour 2026. Also looking forward to a special pre-show reception to support Vital Spaces. Details to come. 🎟️ presale WED 10am | onsale FRI 10am | lensic360.org … Coming from out of town? Check out our hotel partners: Concept Hotels (@thesagehotel , @coyotesouth @inn_at_santa_fe ), @hotelglorietasantafe , @elreycourt

MAVIS STAPLES & NATHANIEL RATELIFF SEPT 19 | SANTA FE OPERA Legendary co-bill alert 🚨 Two-time 2026 Grammy winner Mavis Staples and Nathaniel Rateliff are coming to the Santa Fe Opera. Rateliff performs solo, followed by Mavis with her full band, plus duo performances you absolutely do not want to miss. Goes without saying but tickets will go fast on this one. 🎟️ Presale WED 10am | Onsale FRI 10am | lensic360.org … Coming from out of town? Check out our hotel partners: Concept Hotels (@thesagehotel , @coyotesouth @inn_at_santa_fe ), @hotelglorietasantafe , @elreycourt

Spring is in bloom here at the Santa Fe Opera 🌷 The landscape is growing in color, our gardeners are hard at work, the days are getting longer and summer evenings filled with music and unforgettable performances are on the horizon. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon! 🎶 Get your tickets now on our website! 📸: Kaleah Baca #santafeopera #santafe #newmexico #newmexicobeauty #nmbeauty