Join an immersive cultural experience in the heart of downtown Gallup, New Mexico.
The Gallup Summer Indian Dances & Art Market features authentic traditional dances from a variety of Native American tribes.
Accompanied by drum and rattle instruments, each dance is explained to help visitors understand its deeper cultural significance.
? Interactive & Family-Friendly: Not just a performance�guests often have the chance to participate in the dances, meet the performers, and take photos with dancers and musicians after the show. Photography is encouraged.
?? Vendors & Food: Enjoy an open-air art market with local Native artist vendors, located just south of the dance area. Tasty treats like fry bread and snow cones are available from onsite food stalls.
Highlights:
- Live traditional dances from regional tribes
- Cultural explanations, drums, rattles, and interactive opportunities
- Meet-and-greet with dancers and musicians (photos encouraged)
- Native artist vendors and food (fry bread, snow cones)
- Runs all summer on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays starting June 3, 2025
Where: Courthouse Square, 215 W Aztec Ave, Gallup, NM 87301
