La Luz de las Noches

This December, experience the SPARKLE of La Luz de las Noches at Santa Fe Botanical Garden!

Dazzling holiday lights and farolitos lead you to live music, festive drinks, light bites, and plenty of holiday cheer.

Perfect for family gatherings, a night out with friends, or a cozy date under the stars, La Luz is a celebration of light, community, and nature. It’s an unforgettable winter event you won’t want to miss.

Festive Features

Don’t miss Santa and Mrs. Claus when they make an appearance December 20th-23rd!

Food & Drinks

Come hungry! Laura Nunez of Nunez Catering will be serving delectable creations and As Above So Below Distillery will be pouring tasty beverages for purchase on select nights. Plus, we’ll have complementary hot chocolate and cider each and every night.

Music & Art

Throughout the festival, you can enjoy live music from featured artists like Alma, Jacob Shije Trio, The Young Voices of Santa Fe Opera, and Rachel Kelli, plus discover handcrafted works from local Native American artists perfect for holiday gifts.

Important Info

Dates and Times

December 18th-31st

4:30 – 7:30 pm nightly (Closed 12/24 – 12/25)

Location

715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM 87505

Admission
  • Adult: $29.95
  • Youth: $9.95
  • Member Adult: $25
  • Member Youth: $8
  • Children 5 and under enter for free

Become a member for discounted pricing.

See FAQs Below

TREATS!

We will have complementary cookies, hot cider, and cocoa!

ART!

Discover beautiful, handcrafted works from local Native American artists, offering unique art pieces available for sale—perfect for holiday gifts!

Ticket Prices

  • Adults: $29.95
  • Youth (6-17): $9.50
  • Members: $25.00
  • Member Youth (6-17): $8.00
  • Children 5 & under: Free!

Performer & Artist Schedule

Performance Time Artist Location
4:30-7:30pm Ronaldo Baca Pavilion
4:45-7:30pm Alma Amphitheatre
4:30-7:30pm Edward Lewis (Acoma Pueblo) Visitor Center

Performance Time Artist Location
4:30-7:30pm Jacob Shije Pavilion
4:45-7:30pm Bells of St. Francis Amphitheatre
4:30-7:30pm St John’s United Methodist Church Choir Welcome Ramada
4:30-7:30pm Artist (TBD) Visitor Center

Performance Time Artist Location
4:30-7:30pm Bob Pennington & Barcy Fox (Santa) Pavilion
4:30-7:30pm Coro De Camara Welcome Ramada
4:45-7:30pm Michael Matison & The Kats Amphitheatre
4:30-7:30pm Jennifer Begay (Dine) Visitor Center

 

Performance Time Artist Location
4:30-7:30pm Bob Pennington & Barcy Fox (Santa) Pavilion
4:30-7:30pm Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble Welcome Ramada
4:45-7:30pm Adrian Wall Band Amphitheatre
4:30-7:30pm Artist (TBD) Visitor Center

Performance Time Artist Location
4:30-7:30pm Charles & Rita Rosacker (Santa) Pavilion
4:30-7:30pm The Young Voices of Santa Fe Opera Welcome Ramada
4:45-7:30pm Rachel Kelli Amphitheatre
4:30-7:30pm Janalee Valencia (San Felipe) Visitor Center

Performance Time Artist Location
4:30-7:30pm Charles & Rita Rosacker (Santa) Pavilion
4:30-7:30pm Schola Cantorum Welcome Ramada
4:45-7:30pm Jay Heneghan Project Amphitheatre
4:30-7:30pm Artist (TBD) Visitor Center

Performance Time Artist Location
4:30-7:30pm Carlos Steele Pavilion
4:45-7:30pm El Brujo Trio Amphitheatre

Performance Time Artist Location
4:30-7:30pm Michael Tait Tafoya Pavilion
4:45-7:30pm Una Mas y La ChaCha Amphitheatre

Performance Time Artist Location
4:30-7:30pm Bob Miltenberger Pavilion
4:45-7:30pm Tito Rio Duo Amphitheatre

Performance Time Artist Location
4:30-7:30pm Rachel Kelli Pavilion
4:45-7:30pm Eryn Bent Band Amphitheatre

Performance Time Artist Location
4:30-7:30pm Ronaldo Baca Pavilion
4:45-7:30pm Jacob Shije Trio Amphitheatre

Performance Time Artist Location
4:30-7:30pm Eryn Bent Pavilion
4:45-7:30pm Felix y Los Gatos Amphitheatre

Gallery

Thank You To Our Sponsors

Supporting Sponsors

Supporting Sponsors

 
David & Sheila Young

Event Supporter

In-Kind Sponsors

Are you interested in becoming a La Luz sponsor? Learn more here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Included in the price of admission are cookies, hot cider, and delicious cocoa at the North and South Ramada! We’ve also lined up some really special food and drink options available for purchase!

We will have plenty of staff and volunteers to help you with any questions you may have on site, just look for the elves with holiday light necklaces and badges. They will also have flashlights to help guide you.

We have two ADA accessible Port-A-Potties at the entrance right past the Kiosk on the left.

We cannot offer refunds. If there is a cancellation due to weather, tickets may used on another evening or consider them a donation to the Garden.

La Luz opens at 4:30pm and you may enter at any time. Last entry is 7:00pm each night. When you arrive, please have your tickets ready to show our greeters.

Parking is available at our lot and across the street at the Museum Hill Parking Lot.

We will have ADA parking spaces on the left as you enter our lot marked by orange cones. There are also ADA spaces in the lot across the street. If you require assistance, please let our greeters know and they will contact a staff member or volunteer to help. We have 2 wheelchairs that are available on a first come first serve basis.

The Garden path and walkways are crusher fines (crushed stone and compacted earth) and these will cleared but may be soft or muddy due to weather. We recommend wearing comfortable, insulated outdoor footwear. Main paths are ADA accessible but we ask that you be careful while walking as it will get dark around 4:45pm. Our staff and volunteers will have flashlights but you may want to use your smartphone flashlight if you venture off onto side pathways. You will see some areas are sectioned off, this is for your safety and protection.

It will be cold at night, so please bundle up! The Pavilion and Amphitheater will both have heat and we will have several heaters throughout the Garden and a fire pit to cozy up to, as well as warm drinks. If the weather turns and we have to cancel an evening, we will notify all ticket purchasers via email no later than 2:00pm the day of the event.

We will also post to Facebook and Instagram if there are cancellations due to weather. There are no refunds for cancellations however you may use your ticket for another night.

We ask that you kindly dispose of all trash before you leave. There are many trash receptacles throughout the Garden and three recycle bins.

No pets please, even in carriers or backpacks. Only ADA-qualified service animals are allowed.

Please do not bring any firearms onto the property.

Please refrain from smoking or vaping in the Garden.

We will be documenting this wonderful event! If you prefer not to be photographed, please let one of our staff know. By attending this event, you consent to Santa Fe Botanical Garden using photos or videos you may appear in for promotional purposes.

We cannot offer refunds. If there is a cancellation due to weather, tickets may used on another evening or consider them a donation to the Garden.