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.
Details
- Category: Local Community Events
- Subcategory: Street Festival / Performing Arts
- Status: Confirmed 2026
- Dates: 2026-05-29 to 2026-05-30
- Recurrence: Annual (late May)
- Venue: Block 70 — Main Street & Regent Street, surrounding Eccles Theater
- Address: Main St & Regent St (100–200 South), Salt Lake City, UT, 84101
- Organizer: Salt Lake City Arts Council
- Cost: Free
- Food: Surrounding downtown restaurants and food vendors
- Parking / Transit: Downtown SLC; TRAX accessible; street and garage parking nearby
- Popularity: Medium-High — unique street arts event in downtown SLC
- Attendance / Scale: Thousands over the two evenings
Sources
- https://www.buskerfestslc.com
- https://saltlakearts.org/programs/busker-fest-slc
- https://www.buskerfestslc.com/call-for-artists
Notes
Application deadline for performers was April 6, 2026. Presented by Salt Lake City Arts Council. Circle acts and street acts; paying gigs for performers.