Taos Events and Cultural Calendar
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Taos Events and Cultural Calendar
Find current events across Taos and the surrounding region, then plan around the feast days, festivals, music, markets, arts programming, and seasonal traditions that shape the Taos calendar.
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Use these permanent guides to plan around Pueblo ceremonies, annual community events, year-round venues, and the seasonal rhythm of Taos.
Taos Pueblo Events
The Pueblo's ceremonial calendar governs some of the most significant events in Taos. Public access to Pueblo ceremonies and feast days is a privilege, not a right, and the Pueblo sets its own terms for each event. Dates, access rules, and photography policies are determined by the Pueblo and can change year to year.
| Event | When | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Taos Pueblo Powwow | Canceled 2026Normally July, dates vary |
Canceled for 2026. The Powwow did not take place this year. Confirm with the Pueblo before planning around a future year. Normally an intertribal dance competition with drum groups, artisan vendors, and food. One of the major public events at the Pueblo. Photography rules apply. |
| San Geronimo Feast Day | September 29-30 | The Pueblo's patron saint day. Footraces, a trade market, sacred clown ceremonies, and the pole climb on September 30. No cameras, phones, or recording devices of any kind. One of the most significant public events in the Pueblo calendar. |
| Christmas Dances | December 24-25 | Christmas Eve: bonfires, procession of the Virgin, chanting. Christmas Day: Deer Dance or Matachines dance depending on the year. No photography or recording. Confirm access with the Pueblo before attending. |
| Other Feast Days | Throughout the year | The Pueblo observes additional saint days and ceremonial occasions across the year. Some are open to visitors and some are closed, and the Pueblo does not publish a full annual list in advance. Call 575-758-1028 or check taospueblo.com (opens in a new tab) before planning a visit around one. |
Before You Attend a Pueblo Event
No cameras. No phones used as cameras. No audio or video recording. This applies to essentially every Pueblo ceremonial event, including San Geronimo and the Christmas dances. It is not a suggestion, and violating it can get you removed from the Pueblo.
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| No sketching or painting | Artists may not sketch, paint, or otherwise record the event visually without explicit prior permission. |
| Respectful behavior | These are religious and ceremonial events. Dress modestly. Stay where you are directed. Do not cross marked boundaries or enter restricted areas. |
| No alcohol | Taos Pueblo is a dry community. No alcohol on Pueblo land at any time. |
| Confirm before going | Events can be postponed or access restricted on short notice. Always call 575-758-1028 or check taospueblo.com (opens in a new tab) before making a special trip. |
Annual Community Events
Taos First Fridays runs every month of the year, so it sits at the top. Everything below it is in calendar order, April through December. For what the town is like in the quieter months, see the Season Planner at the bottom of this page.
| Event | When | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Taos First Fridays | First Friday of every month, year round | Galleries, shops, and local businesses across the Taos Historic District stay open late. Exhibition openings, artist demos, food, music, and conversation. Free, no ticket. Bent Street and Kit Carson Road carry the most density, and Bent Street includes the John Dunn House Shops, connected to the Plaza by Juan Largo Lane. Everything is walkable from the Plaza. The lineup changes monthly and is posted at taosfirstfridays.com (opens in a new tab). |
| Taos Mountain Film Festival | April 29-May 2, 2027 | Documentary and environmental film festival. Screenings at the Taos Center for the Arts and other venues. |
| Taos Solar Music Festival | Late June, varies | Music festival powered by solar energy, held at Red Willow Park, formerly Kit Carson Park. National and regional acts. Family-friendly outdoor event. |
| Fiestas de Taos | Late July | Town celebration honoring the patron saints Santiago and Santa Ana. Parade, music, food vendors, and community events around Taos Plaza over several days. |
| Taos Wools Festival | October 3-4, 2026 | Celebrating fiber artists, ranchers, and sheep. A weekend of the regional weaving and fiber arts tradition with vendors, demonstrations, and animals. Held at Red Willow Park, formerly Kit Carson Park. |
| Taos Ski Valley Opening | Late November, early December | Taos Ski Valley typically opens for the ski season around Thanksgiving. Exact date depends on snowfall and snowmaking conditions. Check skitaos.com (opens in a new tab). |
| Las Posadas | December 16-24 | Nine nights of community processions reenacting Mary and Joseph seeking shelter. Farolitos, food, music, and gathering. Most active around the Plaza and Ranchos de Taos. |
| Farolito Walk | Christmas Eve | Taos Plaza and surrounding streets are lit with farolitos on Christmas Eve. One of the best nights of the year in Taos for atmosphere. |
Music and Arts Venues
Live music and arts programming runs year-round in Taos outside the festival calendar. The most consistent venues:
| Venue | What happens there |
|---|---|
| Adobe Bar, Historic Taos Inn | 125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte. Live music most nights, no cover. Strong margaritas. Interior unchanged for decades. The most reliably active music venue in town.Open Map (opens in a new tab) |
| Taos Mesa Brewing Mothership | 20 ABC Mesa Road, El Prado. Large outdoor-indoor venue near the airport. Regular live acts, house-brewed beer, wood-fired pizza. The main venue for touring acts and larger shows.Open Map (opens in a new tab) |
| Taos Center for the Arts | 133 Paseo del Pueblo Norte. Films, theater, concerts, and visual art exhibitions. Check tcataos.org (opens in a new tab) for current programming.Open Map (opens in a new tab) |
| KTAOS Solar Center | 9 State Road 150, El Prado. Solar-powered event venue. Live music and community events in summer.Open Map (opens in a new tab) |
| Sagebrush Inn | 1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur. Regular live music in the bar and lounge. Long history as a music gathering spot.Open Map (opens in a new tab) |
Season Planner
Not a second event list. This is what the town itself is like in each season, so you can pick when to come.
| Season | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Winter, Dec-Mar | Ski season. December is the fullest month on the calendar. January and February are the quietest of the year in town, with the best lodging rates and no crowds. |
| Spring, Apr-May | Shoulder season. Taos Pueblo closes roughly eight weeks for ceremonial observance, so plan around it. Variable weather and mud on dirt roads. Cheapest and emptiest, with the least to do. |
| Summer, Jun-Aug | Peak season and the busiest event stretch. Afternoon lightning storms are routine, so do outdoor plans in the morning. Book lodging well ahead for summer weekends. |
| Fall, Sep-Oct | The best all-around time to visit. Aspen color typically peaks mid-October on the Enchanted Circle. Strong conditions for scenic drives and hiking before winter closes the high trails. |