La Luz de las Noches 2024!
DECEMBER 19-31
4:30 – 7:30 pm nightly (Closed 12/24 – 12/25)
Celebrate the holiday with us!
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, while local favorite As Above So Below Distillery will be pouring festive drinks all night at their cash bar!
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—an unforgettable winter event you won’t want to miss!
And of course Santa and his favorite carolers will be here December 20 to December 23!
La Luz de las Noches 2024!
DECEMBER 19-31
4:30 – 7:30 pm nightly (Closed 12/24 – 12/25)
Celebrate the holiday with us!
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, while local favorite As Above So Below Distillery will be pouring festive drinks all night at their cash bar!
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—an unforgettable winter event you won’t want to miss!
And don’t miss Santa and his favorite carolers from December 20 to December 23!
Experience the Magic of La Luz!
SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
FOOD!
Laura Nunez of Nunez Catering will be serving delectable creations on December 22, 23, 26, and 29, and Ceci’s African Kitchen will be serving delicious beignets with toppings and coffee available for purchase December 27, 28, 30, and 31. Plus, complimentary cookies, hot cider, and cocoa are available throughout the Garden!
DRINKS!
As Above So Below Distillery will be pouring tasty beverages every night! Come Thirsty!
(Cash Bar)
Music!
Featuring performances from Lightning Boy, Ronaldo Baca & Flamenco D’Aki, Rachel Kelli, Michael Tafoya, Los Niños de Santa Fe, and many more!
ART!
Discover beautiful, handcrafted works from local Native American artists, offering unique art pieces available for sale—perfect for holiday gifts!
La Luz Performer & Artist Schedule
December 19, 2024
Thursday
Thursday
4:30-7:30pm
4:45-7:30pm
Ronaldo Baca
Adrian Wall Trio
Pavilion
Amphitheatre
December 20, 2024
Friday
Friday
Friday
4:30-7:30pm
4:30-7:30pm
4:45-7:30pm
Santa & Mrs. Claus
St. John’s United Methodist Church Choir
Los Niños de Santa Fe
Pavilion
Welcome Ramada
Amphitheatre
December 21, 2024
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
4:30-7:30pm
4:30-7:30pm
5:00-7:30pm
4:30-7:30pm
Santa & Mrs. Claus
Santa Fe Symphony Chorus
Lightning Boy
Cree LaRance
Pavilion
Welcome Ramada
Amphitheatre
Visitor Center
December 22, 2024
Sunday
Sunday
Sunday
Sunday
4:30-7:30pm
4:30-7:30pm
4:45-7:30pm
4:30-7:30pm
Santa & Mrs. Claus
Coro de Camara
Bells of St. Francis
Charlene Holy Bear
Pavilion
Welcome Ramada
Amphitheatre
Visitor Center
December 23, 2024
Monday
Monday
Monday
4:30-7:30pm
5:00-6:30pm
4:45-7:30pm
Santa & Mrs. Claus
Schola Cantorum
Rachel Kelli
Pavilion
Welcome Ramada
Amphitheatre
CLOSED TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24 & WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25
December 26, 2024
Thursday
Thursday
4:30-7:30pm
4:45-7:30pm
Carlos Steele
Los Niños de Santa Fe
Pavilion
Amphitheatre
December 27, 2024
Friday
Friday
4:30-7:30pm
4:45-7:30pm
Michael Tafoya
Una Mas y La ChaCha
Pavilion
Amphitheatre
December 28, 2024
Saturday
Saturday
4:30-7:30pm
4:45-7:30pm
Carlos Steele
Innastate
Pavilion
Amphitheatre
December 29, 2024
Sunday
Sunday
4:30-7:30pm
4:45-7:30pm
Rachel Kelli
El Brujo Trío
Pavilion
Amphitheatre
December 30, 2024
Monday
Monday
4:30-7:30pm
4:45-7:30pm
Michael Tafoya
Bells of St. Francis
Pavilion
Amphitheatre
December 31, 2024
Tuesday
Tuesday
4:30-7:30pm
4:45-7:30pm
Jacob Shije
Flamenco D’Aki
Pavilion
Amphitheatre
La Luz Performer & Artist Schedule
December 19, 2024
Thursday
4:30-7:30pm
Ronaldo Baca
Pavilion
4:45-7:30pm
Adrian Wall Trio
Amphitheatre
December 20, 2024
Friday
4:30-7:30pm
Santa & Mrs. Claus
Pavilion
4:45-7:30pm
St. John’s United Methodist Church Choir
Welcome Ramada
4:30-7:30pm
Los Niños de Santa Fe
Amphitheatre
December 21, 2024
Saturday
4:30-7:30pm
Santa & Mrs. Claus
Pavilion
4:30-7:30pm
Santa Fe Symphony Chorus
Welcome Ramada
5:00-7:30pm
Lightning Boy
Amphitheatre
4:30-7:30pm
Cree LaRance
Visitor Center
December 22, 2024
Sunday
4:30-7:30pm
Santa & Mrs. Claus
Pavilion
4:30-7:30pm
Coro de Camara
Welcome Ramada
4:45-7:30pm
Bells of St. Francis
Amphitheatre
4:30-7:30pm
Charlene Holy Bear
Visitor Center
December 23, 2024
Monday
4:30-7:30pm
Santa & Mrs. Claus
Pavilion
5:00-6:30pm
Schola Cantorum
Welcome Ramada
4:45-7:30pm
Rachel Kelli
Amphitheatre
CLOSED TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24 & WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25
December 26, 2024
Thursday
4:30-7:30pm
Carlos Steele
Pavilion
4:45-7:30pm
Los Niños de Santa Fe
Amphitheatre
December 27, 2024
Friday
4:30-7:30pm
Michael Tafoya
Pavilion
4:45-7:30pm
Una Mas y La ChaCha
Amphitheatre
December 28, 2024
Saturday
4:30-7:30pm
Carlos Steele
Pavilion
4:45-7:30pm
Innastate
Amphitheatre
December 29, 2024
Sunday
4:30-7:30pm
Rachel Kelli
Pavilion
4:45-7:30pm
El Brujo Trío
Amphitheatre
December 30, 2024
Monday
4:30-7:30pm
Michael Tafoya
Pavilion
4:45-7:30pm
Bells of St. Francis
Amphitheatre
December 31, 2024
Tuesday
4:30-7:30pm
Jacob Shije
Pavilion
4:45-7:30pm
Flamenco D’Aki
Amphitheatre
Important Info
- 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 4:30. 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 or 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 weather the turns and we have to cancel an evening, we will notify all ticket purchasers 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.
- 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! A cash bar featuring local distillery As Above So Below, Laura Nunez, of Nunez Catering will be serving her delectable creations on December 22, 23, 26, and 29, and Ceci’s African Kitchen will feature her signature beignets with toppings and coffee available for purchase December 27, 28, 30, and 31!
- 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 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 dogs 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.