music festivals
Taos has a music scene that belies its small town size.
Many musicians call Taos home and its energetic bars, wineries, and brew pubs bring in top notch artists and crowds from around the region. Come for a festival or just enjoy the nightly music scene. Every night in Taos you will find live music in eclectic venues. View our full events calendar.
Featured Annual Music Events
May 11 – 13, 2018
Three day free family oriented music festival to celebrate mothers day. 20 Bands, Beer, Food, Rock, New Mexican & Tejano Music
Every Thursday, May 31 – August 23, 2018 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Free live music events on Taos Plaza. Bring your chairs, blanket and picnics.
June 1-3, 2018
3 Day Annual Music Festival at Taos Mesa Brewing. Featuring over 25 bands, onsite camping, food vendors and craft beer.
Jun 7 – 30, 2018
Cantos de Taos group perform solos and ensembles all over the Taos region in many diverse venues.
June 9, 2018
Music in the Park with Michael Franti and Spearhead, The Wailers and Opening act TBA
2018 Taos Music Season in the Park
Featuring: Michael Franti and the Wailers, The Family Stone, Meow Wolf Vortex Festival, Trombone Short, Old Crow Medicine Show
July 4th, 2018
Taos and Taos Ski Valley Parades, Parties, Free Live Concert in the Park and Fireworks.
June 17 – August 5, 2018
Over 50 years of preparing young masters for the world stage and bringing superb performances to chamber music lovers.
July 20 – 22, 2018
Annual celebration of the feast of Santa Ana and Santiago; featuring music, food, and dance – held on historical Taos Plaza.
July 28 – 28, 2018
Motet on the Mesa is an intimate festival that includes 2 days of music and starlight camping at vintage trailer hotel, Hotel Luna Mystica, just steps away.
August 3-4, 2018
Amp Concerts & Meow Wolf Bring Unique Music Weekend Experience To Kit Carson Park
August 9, 10, 11 2018
3 Day Festival in Taos celebrating the lives and achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people everywhere.
When: August 10-11, 2018 Where: Taos Mesa Brewing Mothership More Information: taosmesabrewing.com Tickets and Festival Information: holdmyticket.com Early Bird Tickets… Read more »
Saturday August 11th, 2018
Back for its 9th year Dog Days of Summer Concert will feature top-notch talent and will benefit Stray Hearts Animal Shelter in Taos
August 17 – September 1, 2018
World-renowned artists perform an impressive array of works from great classical, romantic, baroque and contemporary masters.
August 18, 2018
Old Crow Medicine Show and Speial Guests TBA in Kit Carson Park. Doors open at 5:30pm and show starts at 6:00pm
September 6 – 8, 2018
The best artists in Americana, Folk, Bluegrass, Singer-Songwriter and everything in between.
September 22, 2018
Voodoo Threauxdown featuring Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Galactic Preservation Hall Jazz Band, New Breed Brass Band. With special guests Cyril Neville & Walter Wolfman Washington.
September 30 – May 27, 2018
There is something different about making music in New Mexico – its endless vistas and open landscapes infuse creativity.
