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Based on the Governor’s recently updated COVID Safe Practices for Entertainment Venues, we are currently reevaluating our seating plans. Ticket sales remain on pause. Please check back later for updates.

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Getting Here

By Car

The opera is located seven miles north of the Santa Fe Plaza on the west side of US Highway 84/285.

Northbound from Santa Fe or Albuquerque:

  • Travel north on US 84/285 to Exit 168: “Tesuque Village/Opera Drive/ Ave Monte Sereno.”
  • Turn left at the end of the exit ramp.
  • Turn right onto the frontage road (“Opera Drive”) and travel 1.4 miles to the opera entrance.

Southbound from Taos, Los Alamos, or Española:

  • Travel south on US 84/285 to Exit 168: “Tesuque Village/Opera Drive/Ave Monte Sereno.”
  • Turn right at the end of the exit ramp.
  • Turn right onto the frontage road (“Opera Drive”) and travel 1.4 miles to the opera entrance.

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Map to the Santa Fe Opera

Rideshare

There is no public transportation to the opera grounds.  Rideshare options are limited and may be unavailable post-performance. If you prefer not to drive to the opera, we suggest taking advantage of our shuttle.

Shuttles

As a safety precaution, the opera will not be offering shuttle service for the 2021 Season.

Parking Lot Info & Policies

We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes prior to the performance to avoid traffic congestion.  

  • The parking lot is available starting three hours before the performance time.
  • Parking is free, as is a shuttle between the lower parking lot and the theater entrance.
  • General parking spaces are on a first-come, first-served basis. Special parking spaces are reserved as a benefit of certain donor levels.
  • For the safety of all, everyone must follow the instructions of the Parking Crew.
  • No pets are allowed.
  • Vehicle alarms which activate during a performance will be disconnected.
  • Picnic tables adjacent to the parking lots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Please be considerate of others waiting to use the picnic facilities. Patrons are encouraged to share tables.
  • Most tailgate setups are accommodated directly in front or back of your vehicle.
  • Parties with more than one vehicle must arrive together. No parking spaces may be saved.
  • Tailgate setups must allow for emergency vehicle access in all rows of the parking lot.
  • All tailgate attendees must be ticketed for that evening’s performance.
  • No electrical service is available and electric generators are not permitted.
  • No charcoal fires are allowed.