Zozobra 2025 Date. The annual old man gloom burning, scheduled for friday in santa fe, is expected to draw 60,000 spectators. The 100th burning of zozobra takes place friday, august 30, 2025, and zozobra 2025 tickets are now on sale.

This year, the 100th anniversary calls for some special features. The 2025 event is on friday, august 31, 2025, with the gates opening at 4:00pm, entertainment, lights out at 9:10pm, weather permitting, and then it’s time for the burning of zozobra.