First Street Line Up
Saturday, September 6, 2026
Historic First Street • Raton, NM 87740
Free and open to the public
SCHEDULE
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. - Vendors, sidewalk sales, and kid zone in First Street.
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. - DJ
12:15 p.m. - National Anthem by Sue Martin
12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. - Sangre Joven
3 p.m. to 5 p.m. - Secondhand
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Dirty Modine
8 p.m. to 12 a.m. - Street Dance with Back in the Saddle
First Street + Shuler Theater
Sunday, September 7, 2026
Historic First Street • Raton, NM 87740
Shuler Theater, 131 N 2nd St. • Raton, NM 87740
Free and open to the public until 5 p.m.
SCHEDULE
Historic First Street
12 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Vendors, sidewalk sales, and kid zone on First Street.
12 p.m. to 5 p.m. - Tiffany Dawn Band
Shuler Theater
7 p.m. to 11 p.m. - Concert at the Historic Shuler theater with music from Crystal and Will Yates and Headliner Exile. Click here to buy your tickets NOW!
EXPERIENCE THE SOUND
Raton MainStreet invites you Labor Day Weekend to Raton, New Mexico for the 11th Annual Gate City Music Festival on Saturday and Sunday, September 5-6, 2026. This two-day event is jam packed with a diverse line up of bands and artists, ensuring there is something for the whole family!
The festival is hosted on Historic First Street for two days of free outdoor music featuring Sangre Joven, Secondhand, Dirty Modine, Back in the Saddle, and the Tiffiny Dawn Band.
Alongside the live performances, attendees can enjoy great food, unique vendors, shopping, family activities, and an unforgettable mountain-town atmosphere.
Then on Sunday night at 7 p.m., experience legendary country band Exile live at the Historic Shuler Theater, with special guests Will & Crystal Yates. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Whether you're a fan of country, rock, Americana, or Tejano, there's something for everyone at one of New Mexico's favorite Labor Day traditions.
Get your $50 tickets for Exile and view the full festival schedule at GateCityMusicFestival.com
Tickets can also be purchased at the Old Pass Gallery at 145 S 1st St, Raton, NM 87740.
While you're here, be sure to scope out the beautiful mountains and vistas as you explore Raton and the fun things to do. Check out the awesome views from Capulin Volcano, fishing and kayaking fun in Sugarite Canyon State Park, and town views from the Raton Sign on Goat Hill.
With catchy tunes and good vibes all around, it's the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a fun-filled weekend with the family!
This event is brought to you by #NewMexicoTRUE (NewMexico.org) and many others!
For the lowest hotel rates, book your rooms on ExploreRaton.com/Stay
YOUR PASS TO sing, dance, and explore!
