Zozobra 2023
ARE YOU READY FOR NEW MEXICO'S HOTTEST PARTY?
THE 99th BURNING OF ZOZOBRA on Friday, September 1, 2023 celebrates the final year of the Zozobra Decades Project with a chill 2000s millennium era dance party!
The Burning of Zozobra is a unique cultural event staged annually by the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe, NM, on the Friday before Labor Day as an exciting and fiery finale to the last days of summer.
YOU are about to encounter Santa Fe, New Mexico’s most unforgettable icon –– ZOZOBRA! Now, it’s up to you to choose where you want to witness this epic battle between the forces of light and darkness. Who will win? Be at Fort Marcy Park on
And remember –– ZOZOBRA is over 50 feet tall so whether you’re right at his feet or hanging out in the ballpark to shout “Burn Him,” you won’t miss a thing!
Zozobra net proceeds go to support children in Santa Fe.
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DEAL AVAILABLE UNTIL JULY 31 - ONLINE ONLY
WANT A REALLY GREAT DEAL?
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS ARE BUY 3, GET 1 FREE WHEN PURCHASED BY JULY 31, 2023, 11:59 PM MDT!
NOTE: Buy 3, get 1 free applies to General Admission Only, not to General Admission with Express Pass or Premium Viewing.
Free Admission for children 10 & under applies only to General Admission and General Admission with Express Pass tickets.
General Admission
View the event in the classic way on the Fort Marcy Ballpark with your favorite fellow Zozobra fans. Buy those tickets with confidence! Find out more about ticket insurance here.
Kids 10 & under are free.
Tiered Pricing:
May 15 - August 31, 2023 = $20
Day of the Event - Online (September 1) = $25
Day of the Event - At the Gate (September 1) = $30
General Admission with Express Entry
Want to skip the lines? You can head straight to a separate express ticketing gate. Buy those tickets with confidence! Find out more about ticket insurance here.
Kids 10 & under accompanied by adults with express check-in receive the same express entry.
Tiered Pricing:
May 15 - August 31, 2023 = $30
Day of the Event - Online (September 1) = $30
Day of the Event - At the Gate (September 1) = $35
PREMIUM VIEWING LOCATIONS
* NOTE KIDS 10 & UNDER MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ACCOMPANY AN ADULT
IN ALL PREMIUM VIEWING LOCATIONS
Free Admission for children 10 & under applies only to General Admission and General Admission with Express Pass tickets.
All patrons in Premium Viewing locations must purchase and present a ticket.
GO ALL-IN WITH THE ULTIMATE ZOZOBRA EXPERIENCE
- A discount on Zozobra Swag;
- A goodie bag with a 2023 Zozobra Hoodie;
- A private dinner at historic La Fonda on the Plaza in the heart of downtown Santa Fe;
- A private escort to the venue;
- Throw out beach balls to the crowd when the Beachball Song begins;
- A superb center viewing spot practically at Zozobra’s feet;
- And there’s even more –– the unparalleled opportunity to roast marshmallows on Zozobra’s embers after he’s gone, gone, gone!
If YOU have the ULTIMATE desire to make memorably happy moments and burn your gloom at the same time, then the Ultimate Zozobra Experience is your ticket to an incredible experience! Buy those tickets with confidence! Find out more about ticket insurance here.
May 15 - August 31, 2023 = $299
(Limited availability and always sells out in advance)
Front and Center
Can’t wait to see Old Man Gloom up close and personal? This smokin’ hot premium experience lets just 240 fans see Zozobra’s every move 100 feet from Santa Fe’s favorite monster. Preview Ticket Locations. Buy those tickets with confidence! Find out more about ticket insurance here.
Tiered Pricing:
May 15 - July 4, 2023 = $99.99
July 5 - July 31, 2023 = $109.99
August 1 - August 15, 2023 = $129.99
August 16 - August 31, 2023 = $149.99
Day of the Event (September 1) = $169.99
The "Z"-Zone (only seated viewing area)
The “Z”-Zone invites 140 people to enjoy valet coach pick-up and drop-off to the venue, seating on a raised platform with free snacks, and panoramic views of Zozobra’s hot party! Preview Ticket Locations
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Tiered Pricing:
May 15 - July 4, 2023 = $174.99
July 5 - July 31, 2023 = $179.99
August 1 - August 15, 2023 = $189.99
August 16 - August 31, 2023 = $199.99
Day of the Event (September 1) = $209.99
The Fire Pit
Get all the feels in an up-close hotspot for 275 people just 110 feet west of Santa Fe’s biggest hater, so close that Zozobra can see you laughing as he growls in fury. Preview Ticket Locations
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Tiered Pricing:
May 15 - July 4, 2023 = $79.99
July 5 - July 31, 2023 = $84.99
August 1 - August 15, 2023 = $94.99
August 16 - August 31, 2023 = $104.99
Day of the Event (September 1) = $114.99
West of the Wild One
Envy the fans watching Zozobra from the Grandstand? You and your 230 besties enjoy that special perk for yourselves 175 feet from the old malcontent going nuts and throwing sparks. Preview Ticket Locations
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Tiered Pricing:
May 15 - July 4, 2023 = $64.99
July 5 - July 31, 2023 = $69.99
August 1 - August 15, 2023 = $79.99
August 16 - August 31, 2023 = $89.99
Day of the Event (September 1) = $99.99
East of the Beast
Want to be more closely acquainted with Zozobra? You and 500 of your new best friends will enjoy free snacks as you watch just 145 feet from the beast himself, looking your way as he groans in rage! Preview Ticket Locations
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Tiered Pricing:
May 15 - July 4, 2023 = $49.99
July 5 - July 31, 2023 = $54.99
August 1 - August 15, 2023 = $64.99
August 16 - August 31, 2023 = $74.99
Day of the Event (September 1) = $84.99
