Summertime in Taos means one thing – music festivals. Taos may be a small town, but its music scene is larger than life. It’s not just artist that call Taos home but a wide variety of musicians do as well. So, get out your calendars and start planning for these Taos music festivals this summer!
Mother’s Day Music Festival
When: Mother’s Day weekend
Where: Filemon Sanchez Park m
Join the community for this free three-day live music event. Held every Mother’s Day weekend, the Mother’s Day Music Festival brings families and friends together for a memorable event. With more than five musical performances each day, there is bound to be something everyone can enjoy!
Taos Plaza Live
When: May – August, every Thursday 6 PM – 8 PM
Where: Taos Plaza
Every Thursday night in the summer, the Taos Plaza comes alive with musical performances, dancing, and food and beverages, and more. This free family-friendly event is a great way to spend the summer in Taos.
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La Fiesta de Taos
When: Mid-July -dates vary
Where: Taos Plaza
La Fiesta de Taos is a three-day festival celebrating the many cultures that make up the Taos and New Mexico communities. Today the festival hosts numerous activities, musical and dance performances, plus a commemorative Mass and procession starting from the Lady of Guadalupe Church kicks off the event. There are two parades staged on both Saturday and Sunday with plenty of opportunity for food and drinks.
Taos Vortex
When: August – dates vary
Where: Kit Carson Park
As one of the newest Taos summer music festivals, Taos Vortex brings an immersive three-day experience of live music, DJs, art, and performances. This musical event is guaranteed to be unlike anything you have ever seen before with 20-foot gorillas and peacocks roaming Kit Carson Park and a laser harp – your senses will go wild! There will be thirty-five different artists featured throughout the event. Tickets can be purchased for one day or all three days.
Big Barn Dance
When: September – dates vary
Where: Kit Carson Park
Rounding out the summer season, the Big Barn Dance brings in a lineup of the best artists in Americana, Folk, and Bluegrass. With an intimate concert hall and two dance floors, the Big Barn Dance is a favorite tradition that music lovers and fancy footers, alike, will enjoy.
For a full list of Taos summer events and festivals, visit Taos.org.
Taos Plaza hotel
Enjoy these Taos summer music festivals with a stay at Hotel La Fonda de Taos. Located in the heart of the Taos Plaza, our convenient location is ideal for exploring all there is to do in Taos. Browse our rooms and find one that fits your travel needs for a summer getaway to Taos!
