Michael Hearne's Big Barn Dance Music Festival
- Dates
- Expected September 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Red Willow Park
- Price
- $75 to $205
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Sep 23, 2026
Michael Hearne's Big Barn Dance Music Festival comes to Red Willow Park, Taos, NM, Expected September 2027. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Michael Hearne's Big Barn Dance Music Festival is a long-running Americana, country, folk and bluegrass gathering in Taos, New Mexico, now in its 24th year. Centred on community dancing under a large tent and covered dance floors at Red Willow Park, it is known for an intimate, listening-room atmosphere set against the surrounding mountain scenery
What people love
Attendees describe a warm, community feel with great music and friendly people, and value the relaxed pace and scenic Taos setting
Listen
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Lineup
2027 lineup not yet announced. Here's who played in 2026:
Getting there
Nearest airport SAF.
How do I get to Michael Hearne's Big Barn Dance Music Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Michael Hearne's Big Barn Dance Music Festival. The nearest major airport is SAF, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
General attendees use downtown Taos street and public-lot parking around the Plaza/Paseo del Pueblo area Red Willow Park is in the walkable town core (taos.org's event page notes restaurants, lodging and shops are 'just a short walk away from the festival grounds'). No cost, prepay platform, or official overflow/rideshare zone is published anywhere for this festival; arrive early on festival days
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at SAF
Strong fit for this festival: SAF is ~70 mi from Taos with no airport rail, no intercity coach, thin/commute-window free transit, and 'very limited' rideshare in Taos per the town's own transportation page for fly-in attendees a hire car from SAF (or ABQ) is the primary practical option, and Taos-side rental supply is minimal (one Enterprise branch with short weekday-only hours per taos.org)
Search car hire →Live price search coming soon.
Where
Venue
Red Willow Park
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Michael Hearne's Big Barn Dance Music Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Hotels nearby 5
125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571
Link coming soon233 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571
Link coming soon615 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571
Link coming soon1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571
Link coming soon317 Kit Carson Rd, Taos, NM 87571
Link coming soonAirbnb & private camping
Taos is a heavy short-term-rental market (historic-district casitas and adobes cluster within walking distance of the Plaza/Red Willow Park), and mid-September is high season in northern New Mexico with aspen color approaching book early for the festival weekend
Search Airbnb →The festival itself offers NO camping in 2026 ('Due to changes in festival insurance coverage, we are unable to provide camping, even through another coordinator' official FAQ), which makes Hipcamp's private-land camping/glamping around Taos (mesa sites, farm stays, Rio Grande gorge-area land) the natural substitute for attendees who came expecting to camp. Sites are a drive from downtown, not walkable pairs with the car-hire recommendation above
Search Hipcamp →Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
The FAQ has an ADA question. There is a designated accessible parking lot, first come first served, in front of the Taos Center for the Arts at 133 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte; if it is full you can use the same entrance for drop off and pick up by telling security.
Read the full notes
People with physical disabilities or needing special assistance to get inside are asked to report to the VIP Entrance. Accessible parking and seating are both first come first served, so the organiser advises arriving early.
Seating is provided under the main tent. There is no camping in 2026. Nothing is published about ground surface, accessible toilets or companion tickets
Confirm your specific needs with the organiser's access team before you travel.
Checked 2026-09-03 · source
Pricing
Price history and tiers
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