Events in Santa Fe in October 2026
Santa Fe has 10 sourced events in October 2026. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Santa Fe calendar for October 2026 leads with these:
- Sammy Rae & The Friends with Melt (21+)Oct 1Santa Fe Brewing Company · Source: SeatGeek
- Gary AllanOct 2Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino · Source: SeatGeek
- Damien Jurado with St. YumaOct 5Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery · Source: SeatGeek
By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Sourced events
- Oct 9
- Oct 10
- Oct 11
- Oct 14 - Oct 19
Santa Fe Independent Film Festival
Santa Fe. International Independent Film Festival.
Source: festival calendar
- Oct 20
- Oct 23
- Oct 26
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Oct 9 - Oct 11
Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta 2026
A celebration of New Mexico’s wine and chile harvest with tastings, food pairings, and live music.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Oct 23 - Oct 25
Santa Fe Opera Season Closing Weekend 2026
Final performances of the 2026 season at the Santa Fe Opera, featuring special guest artists and gala events.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Oct 30 - Oct 31
Dia de los Muertos Art Market 2026
A market featuring traditional and contemporary Day of the Dead art, crafts, and altars in preparation for the holiday.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Columbus Day · publicOct 12
- Long weekendOct 10–Oct 12
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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