Utah Pride Festival
Utah Pride Festival is one of Salt Lake City’s largest annual celebrations, organized by the Utah Pride Center. The festival features live entertainment, community gatherings, LGBTQ+ artisans and vendors, food, and the annual Utah Pride Parade. The parade (typically Sunday) draws an estimated 150,000 participants and spectators and steps off near West Temple. Established 1977; parade since 1990.
SoJo Summerfest
SoJo Summerfest is South Jordan City’s premier annual community event, described as ‘Where Summer Begins.’ The five-day festival runs from June 2–6, 2026, featuring a kick-off event at Highland Park (June 2) with food trucks and a kite-flying festival; carnival-themed activities; free SoJo Music Festival (June 5); and a grand finale on June 6 featuring the annual SoJo Summerfest Parade at North City Park (roads close 8:30am), art and vendor market, and fireworks to close out the evening.
SLC Busker Fest
SLC Busker Fest is a free two-day street performance festival presented by the Salt Lake City Arts Council, celebrating Salt Lake City’s rich Vaudeville history. The festival showcases world-class and local street performers — jugglers, magicians, comedians, musicians, circus acts, and more — in circle and street act formats on Main Street, Regent Street, McCarthey Plaza, and in the Eccles Theater lobby. A free, family-friendly spectacle for all ages. Hours: 5–10pm both evenings.
Living Traditions Festival
Celebrating its 40th year in 2026, Living Traditions is a three-day multicultural festival produced by the Salt Lake City Arts Council in partnership with the Utah Division of Arts & Museums. The festival supports the preservation of culturally diverse traditions, perspectives, and communities through traditional music, dance, crafts, food, and more from Utah-based artists and cultural groups. One of the most beloved free community events in downtown SLC.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Siamsa (Celtic Festival)
The 49th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Siamsa is presented by the Hibernian Society of Utah. The parade begins at 11am at 600 West and 200 South, traveling through The Gateway in a festive display of Irish pride with traditional music, vibrant costumes, and Irish dancing. The 2026 theme is ‘A Celtic Odyssey.’ Following the parade, the free Siamsa Celtic Festival runs 11am–5pm at The Gateway’s Olympic Plaza featuring live performances, Irish dance, music, food vendors, and family-friendly cultural activities. Founded in 1977.
Twilight Concert Series
Annual summer outdoor concert series in Salt Lake City. 2027 will be the 40th annual series. Lineup, dates, and venues TBA.
Sandy Amphitheater Concert Season
Sandy City outdoor amphitheater hosting national touring acts. 2027 season TBA.
Red Butte Garden Outdoor Concert Series
Annual outdoor concert series at the Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre. 2027 lineup TBA.
Deer Valley Music Festival
Annual Utah Symphony outdoor summer festival at Deer Valley. 2027 lineup TBA.
Provo Rooftop Concert Series 2026
Provo’s beloved free outdoor concert series, originally running 2010–2019, revived in summer 2026 by new Mayor Marsha Judkins. Historically attracted thousands to downtown Provo for multiple free summer concerts. Hosted on Nu Skin’s rooftop/property at approximately 75 W Center St. A formal 2026 announcement and schedule are expected; corporate sponsors being finalized as of January 2026.