Return of Meow Wolf’s Monster Battle

Since 2008, humans and monsters of all kinds have gathered in Santa Fe Plaza for Meow Wolf's Monster Battle.

Jordan Rumsey

August 9, 2022

large group of people dancing in front of a DJ booth in Santa Fe's historic Plaza

Imagine seeing a horde of monsters descending on the 400-year-old historic heart of Santa Fe, preparing for battle.

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child with face painted blue nd pink fluff balls on the child's head, dancing in a circle of people — Photos by Kate Russell

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By battle, of course, we mean the battle of dance. After two long years of not enough dancing, Monster Battle is coming back this summer!

Mischievous monsters, mutants, beasts, gargoyles, and creatures of all kinds and ages, get your claws out and your tails on for a freaky dance clash at the Santa Fe Plaza!

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person wearing a green floral jacket and a large brimmed hat like a mushroom

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Gather your pack, channel your inner-beast, and show off your funniest, scariest, cutest, or most monster-y, dance battle-y costumes. Really though, this is your chance to be extra creative, be yourself, and have fun with it!

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person covered in straw and twigs at Monster Battle at the Santa Fe Plaza

from left to right: kid in orange NASA space suit, kid riding a t-rex, kid dressed as a pirate, kid in Red Sox uniform and hat

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Although some of the details of the mysterious beginnings of this tradition are lost to “ancient” history, we do know that this spontaneous dance-off started in 2008 with a colorful assembly of monster style mayhem and music. It has turned into a yearly (minus 2020-21), family-friendly tradition ever since.

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person with red hair up in a bun and a mask with a third eye in the center

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Here’s what you need to know:

Feel free to bring chairs.
This is an alcohol-free event.
Bring your water bottle, as we will have water stations on site.

‍Get details for Monster Battle on August 25, a free event at the Santa Fe Plaza with DJ Snaggy & Spoolius Melange.

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DJ Snaggy in a red suit with green lightsbeaming from behind the DJ area

person with blonde curly hair and black and white striped painted across the face

small child in red costume with three rounded horns on the top of the head

Find out more about Monster Battle here, happening July 25th in Santa Fe's historic Plaza.