New Mexico Jazz Festival
- Dates
- Expected August-September 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- multiple venues in Albuquerque, Santa Fe & Taos, including The Lensic and Outpost Performance Space
- Price
- $17 to $49
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
The last New Mexico Jazz Festival was August 27 to September 30, 2026, in Albuquerque, NM. Its 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
Last time around (2026)
The 20th Anniversary New Mexico Jazz Festival ran August 27 through September 30, 2026, presented jointly by Santa Fe's Lensic Performing Arts Center and Albuquerque's Outpost Performance Space. The lineup opened with the Spanish Harlem Orchestra at the Lensic and continued with performances from esperanza spalding, René Marie, Chucho Valdes Royal Quartet, the Django Festival Allstars, the Bad Plus on their farewell tour, Fred Hersch Trio and Mingus Dynasty among others, spanning venues in Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Taos. The festival marked a milestone year, its 20th edition, while the Music Under the Stars series at the Albuquerque Museum simultaneously celebrated its 35th anniversary.
What's special
The New Mexico Jazz Festival is a collaborative project of The Outpost Performance Space in Albuquerque and The Lensic Performing Arts Center in Santa Fe, both 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. Its concerts are presented across venues in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, including the Outpost Performance Space, South Broadway Cultural Center, African American Performing Arts Center and Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater in Albuquerque, and The Lensic, SITE Santa Fe and St John's College in Santa Fe.
How it works
For the 2026 festival, buying four tickets to Jazz Festival concerts at the Outpost Performance Space qualified for a fifth free ticket, requested by email and subject to availability, with the offer not covering festival events outside the Outpost. Members of Outpost receive a $10 discount on every concert, including the festival. Tickets for Outpost events are sold through outpostspace.org, which directs buyers to HoldMyTicket, and third-party ticket sellers are not authorized.
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Listen
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Lineup
Getting there
Nearest airport ABQ.
How do I get to New Mexico Jazz Festival?
By car
Most people drive to New Mexico Jazz Festival. The nearest major airport is ABQ, 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
Cost Free at Outpost Performance Space (Albuquerque hub venue); $7 for 6 hours via box-office voucher at The Lensic (Santa Fe hub venue), valid at the Sandoval or Convention Center parking garages. This is a multi-venue series, not a single site, so parking policy is per venue. Outpost Performance Space (210 Yale Blvd SE, Albuquerque): free parking in the lot on the south side of the building. The Lensic (211 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe): no private venue lot; nearest options are the Sandoval Parking Garage (217 W Water St) and Convention Center Parking Garage (119 S Federal Place), both a short walk away, with a $7/6-hour box-office voucher available and free ADA garage validation; metered street parking also available downtown. Festival programming in Taos is smaller-scale per official announcement.
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Map shows the center of Albuquerque. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
multiple venues in Albuquerque, Santa Fe & Taos, including The Lensic and Outpost Performance Space
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near New Mexico Jazz Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Mid-range hotels 1
University Area, Albuquerque, NM
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 3
2910 Yale Boulevard Southeast, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates2601 Yale Boulevard Southeast, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates2400 Yale Boulevard Southeast, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMore hotels nearby 3
~2 miles from Nob Hill, Albuquerque, NM
Link coming soon~2 miles from Nob Hill, Albuquerque, NM
Link coming soonDowntown Santa Fe, NM (near 211 W San Francisco St)
Link coming soonAirbnb & private camping
General pattern for both Albuquerque and Santa Fe is that Airbnb inventory is active year-round with typical seasonal (not festival-specific) demand peaks. Santa Fe in particular carries a well-known summer/arts-season premium independent of this festival. Given the event spans two host cities, both search links are provided below.
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Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
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Quick answers
When is New Mexico Jazz Festival 2027?
Not announced yet. The last festival was August 27 to September 30, 2026. The next one is expected in August-September.
How much are New Mexico Jazz Festival tickets?
$17 to $49 per person were the 2026 edition's prices. The next edition's prices will be confirmed when tickets go on sale.
Where is New Mexico Jazz Festival held?
multiple venues in Albuquerque, Santa Fe & Taos, including The Lensic and Outpost Performance Space, Albuquerque, NM.