The Ultimate Guide to Zozobra Tickets
103rd Burning of Zozobra · Friday, September 3, 2027 · Fort Marcy Park / Magers Field, Bishops Lodge Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Tickets on Sale Tuesday, April 13, 2027, at Midnight
Judgment Day for the Kid. Sales open at 12:00 a.m. as Monday night turns to Tuesday.
On April 13, 1881, a judge in Mesilla handed Billy the Kid his sentence. On April 13, 2027, Zozobra the Kid gets his. The sentence is carried out Friday, September 3, at Fort Marcy Park, and your ticket puts you there to see it done.
The Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe is proud to offer Zozobra tickets with absolutely NO credit card or processing fees. The price you see is the price you pay.
This Year’s Villain: Zozobra the Kid
For years you have asked Old Man Gloom for a country western theme. In 2027 he obliges, and he does not come as one outlaw. Zozobra the Kid is every Old West villain at once: the snake oil salesman, the rustler, the claim jumper, the crooked lawman, the card shark and the land-grabbing man in the good suit. He is gloom with a good reputation.
The story has Santa Fe roots. Billy the Kid wrote his letters to Governor Lew Wallace from a Santa Fe jail cell, in a town the Santa Fe Ring thought it owned. The ending does not change. The Torchbearers ride out as the posse and fail, the children are taken, the crowd decides, and the Fire Spirit ends him. After 103 years, the Kid still burns.
Early Bird Pricing and Discounts for the Whole Posse
Early Bird week runs April 13–20, 2027. Buy during the first week of sales for the lowest prices of the year on premium viewing.
These discounts apply to General Admission:
- New Mexico residents: $5 off General Admission. Available April 13 through 11:59 p.m. Thursday, September 2, 2027 only.
- Kids 10 and under: FREE in General Admission with an adult.
- Students ages 11–23: $15 in General Admission, right through event day.
- Active military and veterans: $10 off General Admission.
- Seniors: $10 off General Admission.
Discounts apply to General Admission only and cannot be combined. Bring the ID that matches your discount to the gate.
Every ticket purchase comes with a keepsake LED wristband, while supplies last. Kids who come in free can get a wristband of their own from the Zozobra Shop.
General Admission
General Admission is the heart of Zozobra: the open field at Fort Marcy Park, shoulder to shoulder with tens of thousands of your neighbors, shouting “Burn him!” as one. Close to 50,000 people attended last year. Bring a blanket, come early, and make an evening of it. Gates open at 4:00 p.m. with music, food vendors, the beer garden and the merchandise booth.
| General Admission ticket | Through Thu., Sept. 2 | Event day, Fri., Sept. 3 |
|---|---|---|
| General Admission | $30 | $40 |
| New Mexico residents | $25 | $40 |
| Seniors | $20 | $25 |
| Active military and veterans | $20 | $25 |
| Students ages 11–23 | $15 | $15 |
| Kids 10 and under, with an adult | FREE | FREE |
Event-day prices apply online and at the gate on Friday, September 3, 2027. Kids 10 and under are free in General Admission only. Every Premium Viewing area requires a ticket for every person, regardless of age.
Premium Viewing
Want to be closer, sit down, or be delivered to the door? Premium Viewing areas put you nearer to Old Man Gloom, some standing and some seated, and a few include coach delivery right to the venue. Availability changes daily once sales open, and the most popular areas sell out early. Discounts do not apply to Premium Viewing.
Premium ticket holders enter through the Green Chile Gate on the west side of the Scottish Rite Temple. If your area includes coach delivery or parking, your pass and instructions arrive in a separate email about a week before the event. Seated areas have open seating, so you choose your seat when you arrive. Personal camping chairs are not allowed in premium areas.
Ultimate Zozobra Experience
The whole evening, handled. Dinner downtown, an escort to the field, and a spot at Zozobra’s feet.
- Goodie bag with the 2027 Zozobra blanket
- Private dinner at the historic La Fonda on the Plaza
- Private escort to the venue
- Toss the beach balls into the crowd during the Beach Ball Song
- Center standing-room viewing at Zozobra’s feet
- Roast marshmallows on Zozobra’s embers after the burn
Ages 6 and older, and every guest needs a ticket. This is a standing-to-view experience for the 40-minute show. Additional snacks are not provided at the venue.
Front and Center
Room for 260 brave souls, 100 feet from Zozobra. Walk-in, standing-to-view. No chairs, tripods or large equipment.
Every person in this section needs a ticket, whatever their age. Kids 10 and under are free only in General Admission.
Z-Zone: Valet and Chair Seating
182 seats on a raised platform with prime views, complimentary snacks, and door-to-door coach service.
- The coach leaves a convenient downtown location at 7:00 p.m. sharp. There is one departure only. The pickup address is sent after purchase.
- Arrive no later than 6:30 p.m. Everyone goes through a security check before boarding, and access to the parking lot may close after 6:45 p.m.
- Please carpool. Guests arriving separately need an additional parking pass.
Every person in this section needs a ticket, whatever their age. Kids 10 and under are free only in General Admission. ADA guests: the ADA shuttle drops off about 150 feet from the Z-Zone.
The Fire Pit
Room for 300 fire starters, 110 feet west of Zozobra. Walk-in, standing-to-view. No chairs, tripods or large equipment.
Every person in this section needs a ticket, whatever their age. Kids 10 and under are free only in General Admission.
West of the Wild One
A raised platform for 250 superfans, 175 feet from the action. Standing-to-view.
Every person in this section needs a ticket, whatever their age. Kids 10 and under are free only in General Admission.
East of the Beast
Room for 525, 145 feet from Zozobra, on the side he faces. Standing-to-view.
Every person in this section needs a ticket, whatever their age. Kids 10 and under are free only in General Admission. ADA guests: the ADA shuttle drops off about 400 feet from this area.
Z Whole Enchilada: Stacked and Delivered (Upper Tier)
70 seats on the top of our two-tiered platform, with panoramic views of the field, the fireworks and the drone show.
- Valet motorcoach service that drops you 100 feet from the platform
- Skip-the-line entry, private restrooms and chair seating
- Parking pass included. Please carpool; guests arriving separately need an additional pass.
There are 30 stairs to the upper tier. Every person in this section needs a ticket, whatever their age. Kids 10 and under are free only in General Admission. ADA guests: the ADA shuttle drops off about 250 feet from the platform.
Z Whole Enchilada: Just Delivered (Lower Tier)
100 seats on the first level of the platform, delivered to the door.
- Valet motorcoach service that drops you 100 feet from the platform
- Skip-the-line entry, private restrooms and chair seating
- Steps from the food vendors and the beer garden
- Parking pass included. Please carpool; guests arriving separately need an additional pass.
Every person in this section needs a ticket, whatever their age. Kids 10 and under are free only in General Admission. ADA guests: the ADA shuttle drops off about 250 feet from the platform.
Z Whole Enchilada: Walk-In (Lower Tier)
218 seats on the first level of the platform, and you arrive on your own schedule. Chair seating, private restrooms, and the food vendors and beer garden close by.
- Enter through the Green Chile Gate at the Scottish Rite Temple and walk to the Whole Enchilada section.
- Keep your ticket handy: you trade it for a wristband at the section entrance, and the wristband is what holds your seat.
Every person in this section needs a ticket, whatever their age. Kids 10 and under are free only in General Admission. ADA guests: the ADA shuttle drops off about 250 feet from the platform.
Embers Edge Bleachers
Our budget-friendly seat. Bleacher seating in the center of the back outfield, with a straight-on view of Zozobra. The sun is in your eyes until about 7:00 p.m., so bring a hat.
Every person in this section needs a ticket, whatever their age. Kids 10 and under are free only in General Admission.
ADA Access and the Free ADA Shuttle
ADA General Admission and ADA seats in several premium areas are available. See ADA Ticket Options on the ticket site.
- A free ADA shuttle runs from the South Capitol Rail Runner station, where there is plenty of ADA parking. It runs from 5:00 to 8:15 p.m.
- Show your Zozobra ticket to board. Guests are screened by security before boarding, and bags stay in your vehicle at the station.
- The ADA shuttle drops you inside the venue on paved, level ground. Distances to each premium area are listed above.
- A personal care attendant is welcome, one per guest, and needs a ticket.
- Return shuttles leave the drop-off point 30 minutes after the show ends.
Questions about access: burnhim@burnzozobra.com or 855-ZOZOBRA (855-969-6272).
Before You Come
- Screenshot your QR code. Cell service at the park is limited. One QR code covers your whole order.
- Be inside by 8:45 p.m. Gates close at 8:45 and there is no re-entry. Zozobra burns at dark, rain or shine.
- Need to change something? Use the Manage Tickets link in your confirmation email to transfer tickets to a friend, upgrade, or add merchandise and glooms. Answers are on the Zozobra Ticket FAQ. No confirmation email? Use Ticket Lookup.
- All sales are final. Optional ticket insurance is offered at checkout. Full details are in the Ticket Terms and Conditions.
Buy in Person
Physical General Admission tickets are sold at locations around Santa Fe. See the full list of In-Person Ticket Sale Locations. You can also buy at the City of Santa Fe’s July 4th festivities and at ZozoFest, both at Santa Fe Place Mall, and at the ticket booth at the Scottish Rite entrance on event day until gates close.
Gear Up and Send Your Glooms
T-shirts, posters and the rest of the 2027 Zozobra the Kid gear go on sale with tickets on April 13 in the Zozobra Shop.
Got troubles to burn? Write down your worries, your regrets, the bad news of the year. Submit your gloom online and we will print it and stuff it inside Zozobra, where it goes up in flames with him.
Where Your Ticket Money Goes
The Burning of Zozobra is a one-of-a-kind cultural event staged every year by the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe on the Friday before Labor Day. It is an all-volunteer community service project. Net proceeds from tickets, collectibles, T-shirts and posters go back to the children of New Mexico through grants.
Questions?
Tap the red Ask Old Man Gloom button at the bottom of this page for instant answers about tickets, in English or Spanish. You can also call the Zozobra Hotline at 855-ZOZOBRA (855-969-6272).
