Music adds magic to a cool summer evening. Browse the list for more than 100 outdoor concerts at 15 great venues in the Salt Lake City area.
Note: While we do our best to make sure all details are accurate, please call or visit the website to make sure times, dates, places and prices are correct.
Gallivan Center Evening Concerts and Festivals
Courtesy Gallivan Center
The Gallivan Center hosts a variety of music acts and festivals in a newly remodeled 5000-seat venue. Ticket prices vary; some events free.
- May 11: Caleb Chapman & the Crescent Super Band (free)
- June 2: Viva Z Rock Fest
- June 23: Eagle 101.5 Country Fest
- June 25: Island Time II (free)
- June 26: Keane with Mystery Jets
- June 28: The Avett Bros with City & Colour
- July 10: Free Community Concert TBA
- July 12: Utah Symphony & Opera (free)
- July 21: Folk & Bluegrass Festival
- July 28: U92's Summer Jam
- Aug. 18: Rock 'n' Ribs Festival
- Aug. 21: Joe Walsh
- Aug. 24: Mix 107.9's Earthfest
- Aug. 27: Ballet Folklorio Citali (free)
- Aug. 31-Sept. 2: Salt Lake City International Jazz Fesival
- Sept. 8: Viva Brazil
- Sept. 24: Aaron Ashton Quartet (free)
- Sept. 29: X96 Big Ass Show
Gallivan Center Lunch Bunch Concerts
Courtesy Gallivan Center
Lunch Bunch concerts feature some of Salt Lake's best local musical talent weekdays from noon to 1 p.m. at the Gallivan Center.
May 21-Sept. 14, 2012
Weekdays, noon-1 p.m.
239 S. Main St.
Free
Sandy Amphitheater
Courtesy Sandy Amphitheater
Sandy Amphitheater's summer lineup includes a mix of touring acts and local favorites.
1245 E. 9400 S.
801-467-TIXX
800-888-TIXX
Ticket prices vary; some events free.
- May 18-21: Mountain West Ballet - A Midsummer Night's Dream
- May 31: BYU Ballroom Dance Company
- June 1: Blood, Sweat and Tears
- June 8: Ryan Shupe & The RubberBand
- June 9: The Music of Elvis with Ryan Pelton
- June 15: Club Manhattan
- June 16: Paul Cardall and the Lyceum Philharmonic
- June 26: Glen Campbell - The Goodbye Tour
- June 28: American West Symphony and Chorus (free)
- June 30: The Elders
- July 14: Piano Guys Live
- July 17: Happy Together Tour
- July 21: Eclipse
- July 28: Arrival - The Music of ABBA
- July 31: Easton Corbin
- Aug. 10-18: Aida
- Aug. 22: International Folk Festival (free)
- Aug. 25: Nashville Tribute Band
- Aug. 31: Bruce Hornsby
- Sept. 5: Silent Movie (free)
- Sept. 7: Olivia Newton-John
- Sept. 8: Decades - A Rock & Roll Journey
Red Butte Garden Concerts
Courtesy Red Butte Garden
The beautiful Red Butte Garden amphitheater hosts one of Salt Lake City's most popular summer concert series. The 2011 lineup includes Sheryl Crow, Bonnie Raitt, Wilco and many more.
300 Wakara Way
801-585-0556
Prices vary: $30-$71
- May 28: The Shins
- May 29: Bon Iver with The Staves
- June 3: Sheryl Crow
- June 10: Preservation Hall Jazz Band & Del McCoury Band
- June 13: Melissa Etheridge
- June 25: Wilco with Blitzen Trapper
- June 26: Jimmy Cliff
- July 2: The B-52s & Squeeze
- July 15: Brandi Carlile
- July 17: Josh Ritter and the Royal City Band
- July 19: Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers
- July 20: Grace Potter & The Nocturnals
- July 27: Al Green
- July 29: Los Lobos & Steve Earle
- Aug. 8: Diana Krall with Denzal Sinclaire
- Aug. 10: Colbie Caillat & Gavin DeGraw
- Aug. 12: Michael Franti & Spearhead
- Aug. 13: Gipsy Kings
- Aug. 14: Andrew Bird with Amadou & Mariam
- Aug. 17: Dead Can Dance
- Aug. 21: Norah Jones
- Aug. 23: Crosby, Stills & Nash
- Aug. 26: Huey Lewis & The News
- Aug. 28: Bonnie Raitt with Special Guest Mavis Staples
- Aug. 29: Bonnie Raitt with Special Guest Mavis Staples (2nd night)
- Sept. 2: Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Temple Square Concert Series: Concerts in the Park
Courtesy Salt Lake City Corp.
Enjoy hour-long concerts by popular local music groups at Brigham Young Historic Park throughout June, July, and August. All ages are welcome. Limited seating is provided; blankets and lawn chairs are allowed.
In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors to the Assembly Hall on Temple Square. For concert updates, the information hotline is 801-240-3323
Tuesdays and Fridays, June 1-Aug. 26, 2011
June and July concerts at 8 p.m.
August concerts at 7:30 p.m.
State St. and 2nd Ave.
801-240-3323
Free
USANA Amphitheater
USANA Amphitheater brings in top country and rock acts for summer concerts under the stars.
June 11-Sept. 28, 2012
5150 S. 6055 W.
West Valley City
801-41-5343
Ticket prices vary.
- June 11: Scorpions
- June 14: Toby Kieth
- June 20: Def Leppard & Poison
- July 11: Ringo Starr
- July 25: Big Time Rush
- Aug. 1: Iron Maiden
- Aug. 3: Journey
- Aug. 22: 311 & Slightly Stoopid
- Sept. 1: Sugarland
- Sept. 28: The Australian Pink Floyd Show
Summer Concerts at Deer Valley Resort
Courtesy Deer Valley Resort
Deer Valley's Snow Park Amphitheater hosts concerts Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays all summer long including the Utah Symphony/Utah Opera's Deer Valley Music Festival and the free Mountain Town Community Concert series.
- June 20: Mudpuddle (free)
- June 21: John Fogerty
- June 27: Dr. Bob (free)
- July 7: Utah Symphony & Opera Patriotic Celebration
- July 10: String Cheese Incident
- July 11: Afro Omega (free)
- July 13: Aaron Neville and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band
- July 14: The Music of Michael Jackson (Utah Symphony)
- July 18: Swagger (free)
- July 20: Opera Hits! (Utah Opera)
- July 21: Kansas with the Utah Symphony
- July 27: 1812 Overture (Utah Symphony)
- July 28: Broadway Rocks! (Utah Symphony)
- July 29: Dwight Yoakam
- Aug. 1: Shaun Barrows (free)
- Aug. 3: Disney in Concert: Magical Music of the Movies (Utah Symphony)
- Aug. 4: Earth Wind & Fire with the Utah Symphony
- Aug. 5: Roger Hodgson of Supertramp
- Aug. 8: Apres Swing Band (free)
- Aug. 10: Mormon Tabernacle Choir with the Utah Symphony
- Aug. 11: Pink Martini with the Utah Symphony
- Aug. 15: Colin Robison's Honest Soul (free)
- Aug. 22: Detonators (free)
- Aug. 29: Josh & Friends (free)
Prices vary; some events free.
Cool Air Concert Series at Snowbird
Snowbird's Cool Air Concert Series combines free music and cool summer evenings in a spectacular mountain setting. 2012 lineup TBD.
6 p.m. on the Plaza Deck (with the exception of Brewfest and the Mountain Music Festival)
Free
- June 23: TBD
- June 30: TBD
- July 7: TBD
- July 14: TBD
- July 21: TBD
- July 28: TBD
- Aug 4: TBD
- Aug. 11: TBD
Coolers are allowed. No dogs are allowed in the canyon.
Twilight Concert Series
Courtesy SLC Arts Council
Salt Lake's ultra-popular Twilight Concert Series runs Thursday nights during July and August in Pioneer Park. Food, drinks and crafts are on sale before the concerts at the Twilight Market. Gates open at 5 p.m. and concerts start around 8:30. New this year is a $5 admission charge.
- July 5: Beach House with The Walkmen
- July 12: Raphael Saadiq with JJ Grey & Mofro
- July 19: TBA
- July 26: TBA
- August 2: My Morning Jacket with TBA
- August 9: Passion Pit with Austria
- August 16: Iron and Wine with Kathleen Edwards
- August 23: M. Ward with Devotchka
- August 30: Common with TBA
Pioneer Park, 300 W. 300 S.
Concerts begin approximately 8:30 p.m.
350 W. 300 S.
801-596-5000
Admission: $5
Summer Concerts at The Canyons
Courtesy The Canyons Resort
Canyons will present its popular free summer concerts every Saturday from July 14- Sept. 1.
Saturdays, July 14-Sept. 1, 2012, 6-8:30 p.m.
Cabriolet and Frostwood lifts open at 4 p.m.
Free
Brown Bag Concert Series
Eric Schramm
The Salt Lake City Arts Council's Brown Bag Concert Series has been going for 35 years, showcasing local talent at rotating locations: Exchange Place Plaza, the Salt Lake City/County Building, and City Creek Park. There will also be drawings for free lunches and Salt Lake Connect passes.
Weekdays in August, 12:15-1 p.m.
Free
