Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026, the Salt Lake City Greek Festival is the second-largest cultural festival in Utah and the largest Greek festival west of the Mississippi River. Held at the Holy Trinity Cathedral, the three-day event features authentic Greek food, traditional Hellenic and Orthodox cultural experiences, spectacular Greek folk dancers, guided tours of the historic cathedral and museum, and a vibrant community atmosphere. Hours: Fri–Sat 11am–10pm, Sun 12pm–8pm.
Details
- Category: Local Community Events
- Subcategory: Cultural Festival / Greek Heritage Festival
- Status: Confirmed 2026
- Dates: 2026-09-11 to 2026-09-13
- Recurrence: Annual (early September, typically Labor Day weekend or shortly after)
- Venue: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral
- Address: 279 S 300 W, Salt Lake City, UT, 84101
- Organizer: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral
- Cost: $5 admission. Children 5 and under, seniors 65+, veterans/military, and first responders free.
- Dog Friendly: no
- Food: Greek food is the centerpiece — traditional dishes, pastries, and more
- Parking / Transit: Downtown SLC; TRAX accessible; street and paid parking nearby. Cash and credit accepted (3% surcharge for credit).
- Popularity: High — 2nd largest cultural festival in Utah; consistently sells out food
- Attendance / Scale: Thousands over 3 days
Sources
- https://saltlakecitygreekfestival.com
- https://www.utahconsuls.org/events/community-event-greek-festival
- https://www.facebook.com/61576398906922/posts/save-the-date-mark-your-calendars-for-the-annual-salt-lake-city-greek-festival-o/122169051830879963/
Notes
2026 is the 50th anniversary of the festival. 2025 dates were Sep 5–7 for reference. Festival chairman: George Karahalios.