Ásgeir
As one of Iceland’s most successful exports, singer-songwriter Ásgeir has always pushed the boundaries of his thoughtful brand of folk-pop. Currently, Ásgeir is preparing for his next album, focusing on songwriting with a fresh approach; prioritizing melody and personal storytelling, exploring themes of relationships, aging, hope, and nostalgia.
2026 Lensic Gala
The Lensic’s annual fundraiser for arts education returns! We’re embarking on a space voyage to support the 14,000+ kids in New Mexico whose futures are made astronomically brighter with access to the Lensic’s free arts education programs.
Fruit Bats
Indie folk-rock act Fruit Bats grew from the four-track recording project of songwriter Eric D. Johnson into a touring band with an ever-shifting lineup, but constant are warm vocals and melodic sensibility, both of which often seem to split the difference between Lennon and McCartney.
The American Revolution and the Survival of Native Nations
The American Revolution and the creation of the U.S. brought unprecedented challenges to Indigenous lives, land, and sovereignty in North America.
Gregory Alan Isakov
Horticulturist/musician Gregory Alan Isakov has cast an impressive presence on the indie-rock and folk worlds with his six full-length studio albums.
Existence is Resistance
Existence is Resistance. A celebration of music, community, and the beautiful, brave act of being unapologetically, magnificently yourself.
Lensic 360 Events
Lensic 360 brings the power of performance outside of the historic Lensic theater, presenting concerts at venues across New Mexico and offering top-quality, free community programs. See all events at lensic360.org.
Ásgeir
As one of Iceland’s most successful exports, singer-songwriter Ásgeir has always pushed the boundaries of his thoughtful brand of folk-pop. Currently, Ásgeir is preparing for his next album, focusing on songwriting with a fresh approach; prioritizing melody and personal storytelling, exploring themes of relationships, aging, hope, and nostalgia.
Fruit Bats
Indie folk-rock act Fruit Bats grew from the four-track recording project of songwriter Eric D. Johnson into a touring band with an ever-shifting lineup, but constant are warm vocals and melodic sensibility, both of which often seem to split the difference between Lennon and McCartney.
Gregory Alan Isakov
Horticulturist/musician Gregory Alan Isakov has cast an impressive presence on the indie-rock and folk worlds with his six full-length studio albums.
An Evening with Brett Dennen
Brett Dennen finds inspiration by digging into the nooks and crannies of the human condition. His music boasts deeply felt sentiments in the vein of dusky Americana, harmonica-driven blues, rootsy indie, and meditative folk-rock.
Kurt Vile And The Violators
Kurt Vile's tenth full-length album is a love letter to Vile’s hometown, blending meandering balladry, road songs, and nostalgic reflections on his career and life in Philadelphia. Vile describes it as his most personal and organic record to date.
James McMurtry
A supremely insightful and inventive storyteller, James McMurtry teases vivid worlds out of small details, setting them to arrangements that have the elements of Americana—rolling guitars, barroom harmonies, traces of banjo and harmonica—but sound too sly and smart for such a general category.
Paul Oakenfold + The Crystal Method
Hailed as the “godfather of electronic music,” Paul Oakenfold is one of the most successful electronic artists of all time. Don't miss this legend with The Crystal Method and an afterparty hosted by Adobe Disco.
Beach Bunny & The Beths
On 2025’s Tunnel Vision, Beach Bunny is getting back to basics: urgent, guitar-based indie rock with pop melodies. Woven through the album, “Just Around the Corner” echoes dynamic ’90s indie rock courtesy of fuzzed-out guitars and crashing drums, while slashing riffs and precise rhythms propel the melodic “Big Pink Bubble.”
Eagles of Death Metal
Eagles of Death Metal is an American rock band from Palm Desert, California, founded in 1998 by best friends Jesse Hughes and Joshua Homme. With a sound that's a combination of “bluegrass slide guitar mixed with stripper drum beats and Canned Heat vocals," and a frontman in Hughes who is known for his over-the-top stage histrionics and evangelistic interaction with his fans, the band’s live performances are a sight to be seen.
Don Was & The Pan Detroit Ensemble
Drawing on the wide-ranging influences of his five-decade career, Don Was has assembled his band, the Pan-Detroit Ensemble, and recorded their debut album Groove in the Face of Adversity
Thee Sacred Souls
Thee Sacred Souls highly anticipated sophomore album, Got A Story To Tell, released in October 2024, is filled with immortal grooves, classic vocal harmonies, and sincere, heartfelt lyrics about love and loss.
Gov't Mule
Gov't Mule has galvanized a global fan base with their honest, organic, and daring music and improvisational virtuosity, making them one of the most timeless, revered and active bands today.
A Conversation with Deb Haaland
A special book event and conversation with former cabinet secretary, congresswoman, and 2026 NM gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland, as she shares stories from her forthcoming memoir A Voice Like Mine.
The Beautiful Engineering of Us: From Neurons to Collective Minds
Thalia Wheatley explains why Human intelligence is fundamentally collective, that our brains evolved not simply to think, but to think together.
An Evening with Brett Dennen
Brett Dennen finds inspiration by digging into the nooks and crannies of the human condition. His music boasts deeply felt sentiments in the vein of dusky Americana, harmonica-driven blues, rootsy indie, and meditative folk-rock.
Kurt Vile And The Violators
Kurt Vile's tenth full-length album is a love letter to Vile’s hometown, blending meandering balladry, road songs, and nostalgic reflections on his career and life in Philadelphia. Vile describes it as his most personal and organic record to date.
MOMIX
Audience favorite MOMIX returns with Botanica Season 2, a dazzling celebration of nature where illusion, athleticism, and striking imagery transform dancers into a dreamlike world set to an eclectic score.
Leonidas Kavakos & Enrico Pace Recital
Violinist Leonidas Kavakos joins forces with pianist Enrico Pace for the Festival’s one-night-only, pre-season Gala Recital, which features a stunning selection of violin-and-piano showpieces.