¡mira! Las Cruces Festival 2026

Name: ¡mira! Las Cruces Festival 2026
Start: 2026-04-25
Location: Plaza De Las Cruces, 100 N Main St

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Date

25 Apr (Saturday)

Time

Sat, 7 PM

Venue

Plaza De Las Cruces, 100 N Main St

Las Cruces, NM, United States

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The 4th Annual ¡Mira! Las Cruces festival is set for April 24–25, 2026. This signature spring event in Las Cruces, NM, is a free, family-friendly celebration held at Plaza de Las Cruces to showcase the city's unique art, culture, and outdoor spirit.

If you are planning a visit, several other major events take place around the same time:

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Event Schedule & Highlights

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Other Major Las Cruces Festivals in Spring 2026

•Friday, April 24 (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM): The festival kicks off with an opening night concert featuring live performances.

•Saturday, April 25 (2:00 PM – 9:30 PM): The main event features a full day of activities.

•Live Music: Country singer Annie Bosko is the 2026 headliner. Other performers include the 575 Band and Dzaki Sukarno.

•Entertainment: The festival includes high-energy Lucha Libre matches and a spectacular drone show.

•Art & Culture: Explore the Artist Alley, chalk art exhibitions, and interactive art exhibits.

•Food & Drink: Local food trucks and a beer and wine garden will be available.

•Car Show: A dedicated car show will be part of the Saturday festivities.

•Location: Plaza de Las Cruces, 100 N. Main St., Las Cruces, NM 88001.

•Cost: The event is FREE to attend; no tickets are required.

•Amenities: Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome. Attendees are encouraged to bring folding or camp chairs as seating is limited.

•Parking: Free parking is available throughout the downtown area, though some lots near the plaza (like the one behind the New America School) will be closed for the drone launch.

•Las Cruces International Film Festival: April 8–12, 2026, featuring celebrity guests like Michael Rooker and Steve Zahn.

•Blue Moon Country Limits & Rodeo: April 10–11, 2026, at the Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds.

•La Viña Spring Wine Festival: April 25–26, 2026 (same weekend as ¡Mira!) in nearby Anthony, NM.

•NM Wine Festival Las Cruces: May 23–25, 2026 (Memorial Day Weekend).

Updated at 19 Mar 2026