La Fiesta de Santa Fe in Santa Fe
The oldest capital city in the United States, at the season when the chile is roasting and the light is the reason people move here.
At a glance
- Dates
- Sept 5–13, 2026
- Where
- Santa Fe Plaza, Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Admission
- Plaza shows free
- Official schedule
- santafefiesta.org
The schedule
La Fiesta de Santa Fe as published for Sept 5–13, 2026. Times move on the day, so the organiser's own page is the last word.
- Santa Fe, NM
- La Fiesta de Santa Fe Sept 5–13 · Santa Fe Plaza · Plaza shows free
- Fiesta de Santa Fe
- the 314th Fiesta · since 1712 nine days of parades, mariachi and food booths
- Friday, Sept 4
- Burning of Zozobra · Fort Marcy Park gates 4 PM · in by 8:30 PM · burns at dark
- Friday, Sept 11
- Pregón de la Fiesta 6 AM · Rosario Chapel Opening Ceremonies noon · Plaza bandstand
- Saturday, Sept 12
- Desfile de los Niños pet parade 9 AM bandstand on the Plaza 9 AM–10 PM
- Sunday, Sept 13
- Historical/Hysterical Parade 1 PM Mass + candlelight procession 7 PM · cathedral
- Santa Fe Plaza
- 63 Lincoln Ave · Plaza bandstand shows free food booths 9 AM–10 PM · arts market Sept 5–7
- See You on the Plaza
- santafefiesta.org for the full schedule burnzozobra.com for Zozobra tickets
Getting there and getting around
The Plaza, Canyon Road and the Railyard are three separate walks, all adobe, all within a mile of each other.
Roughly 1h from Albuquerque, NM, door to door by car. Traffic moves the real number around on the day.
Where to eat is on the Santa Fe festival page, with phone numbers.
Also on around these dates
- Jackson, WY: Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival, Sept 9–20
- Helen, GA: Helen Oktoberfest, Sept 10 – Nov 1
- Marietta, OH: Ohio River Sternwheel Festival, Sept 11–13
- Solvang, CA: Solvang Danish Days, Sept 18–20
About these listings
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Questions people actually ask
When is La Fiesta de Santa Fe?
Sept 5–13, 2026, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Where is La Fiesta de Santa Fe held?
Santa Fe Plaza, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
How much is La Fiesta de Santa Fe?
Plaza shows free, as published by the organiser. Check their page for the current price.
Are you affiliated with the festival?
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