Santa Fe Arts and Culture Events: June 2025

Santa Fe is at its vibrant best in summer—and June kicks it all off. From world-class exhibitions and immersive festivals to beloved traditions and community celebrations, the arts are everywhere. This month’s guide begins with events presented by the Museum of New Mexico Foundation and our partner institutions—then expands to include additional happenings across the city that reflect Santa Fe’s dynamic cultural scene.

Events Presented by the Museum of New Mexico Foundation and Our Partner Institutions

These events highlight the creative energy of New Mexico’s premier cultural institutions. Many are exclusive to members, and all are part of the Foundation’s ongoing support for the art, culture and history of our state.

Read with a Ranger Story Time
June 1 – New Mexico Historic Sites
Kick off summer reading with this family-friendly event led by rangers.

Gallery Talk: Creating Communities
June 1 – Museum of International Folk Art
Explore the role of folk art in spaces of detention with museum curators.

Makowa: The Worlds Above Us
Exhibition opens June 1 – Museum of Indian Arts and Culture
An immersive exhibition exploring Indigenous cosmologies and the art of the skies.

Artist Talk and Film Premiere: Chris E. Vargas
June 1 – New Mexico Historic Sites
A conversation and screening on queer identity and archival storytelling.

First Sunday: Plants of the Bosque
June 1 – New Mexico Historic Sites
Discover native plants and local ecology through a guided experience.

Friends of History: Miguel Trujillo Lecture (Encore)
June 4 – Online via New Mexico History Museum
An encore presentation honoring civil rights hero Miguel Trujillo.

Excavating Querencia: Land Grant Archaeology
June 5 – Museum of International Folk Art
Uncover land, culture and resilience in New Mexico’s land grant communities in support of the New Mexico Office of Archaeological Studies.

Weed Walk with DesertArtLAB
June 5 – New Mexico Museum of Art
A creative stroll focused on native plants and their cultural meaning.

First Friday: Drawing in the Galleries
June 6 – New Mexico Museum of Art
Bring your sketchbook for a night of observation and creativity.

Fabulous Folk Art Flea
June 7 – Santa Fe County Fairgrounds
Hunt for treasures while supporting the Museum of International Folk Art.

Lincoln Lecture: Starlyn Bigrope
June 7 – Lincoln Historic Site
A conversation exploring regional history and identity.

Cactus Swap with DesertArtLAB
June 7 – New Mexico Museum of Art
Share and swap cactus clippings in this interactive botanical event.

Appearances Deceive: Embroideries by Policarpio Valencia
Exhibition opens June 8 – Museum of International Folk Art
Textile storytelling comes to life in this new exhibition.

Arts Alive: Colcha Embroidery
June 11 – Museum of International Folk Art
A hands-on workshop with Vanessa Zamora Vasquez.

A Building for New Mexico
June 11 – New Mexico Museum of Art
A talk on the museum’s 1917 building and architectural legacy.

Bohemian Santa Fe in the Roaring Twenties
June 13 – New Mexico History Museum
Explore the cultural boom of 1920s Santa Fe.

Arts Alive: Wire Sculptures
June 25 – Museum of International Folk Art
Family-friendly artmaking with wire and imagination.

What’s Growing on, Kuaua?
June 25 – Coronado Historic Site
An educational look at Kuaua Pueblo’s agricultural history.

12th SITE SANTA FE International: Once Within a Time
Opening June 27 – Multiple venues including at our partner institutions: Museum of International Folk Art, New Mexico History Museum and New Mexico Museum of Art.
A citywide contemporary art exhibition exploring storytelling and New Mexico's layered history through over 90 participants.

Additional Santa Fe Arts and Culture Events This June

We also recommend these citywide happenings that complement our shared love for creative expression and cultural discovery.

Currents New Media Festival
June 13–22 – Center for Contemporary Arts & venues citywide
Ten days of immersive new media art, performance and technology.

Balloons Over Angel Fire
June 13–15 – Angel Fire Airport
Hot air balloons soar over northern New Mexico’s high-altitude landscape.

Rodeo de Santa Fe
June 18–21 – Santa Fe Rodeo Grounds
Four nights of classic PRCA rodeo events and carnival fun.

Make Music Santa Fe
June 21 – Santa Fe Railyard Plaza & citywide
Global celebration of music with performances across Santa Fe.

PRIDE Women’s Dance
June 21 – 463 Paseo De Peralta
Live music and dancing with Hillary Smith and Chillhouse.

Juneteenth Celebration on the Plaza
June 22 – Santa Fe Plaza
Community celebration of Black freedom, culture and joy.

Railyard Arts District Last Friday Art Walk
June 27 – Railyard Arts District
Galleries open their doors for a casual, creative stroll.

Santa Fe Opera Season Opening
Begins June 27 – Santa Fe Opera
Opera under the stars begins its 2025 season in a world-renowned setting.

12th SITE SANTA FE International: Once Within a Time
Opening June 27 – Multiple venues citywide
A sprawling contemporary art exhibition featuring over 90 participants, weaving together stories and artworks across Santa Fe.

June Is for Culture in Motion

Whether you're wandering through a folk art flea, joining in a gallery talk or dancing under the stars, June in Santa Fe offers a rich array of experiences that honor creativity, identity and connection.

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