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Vesper Amphitheater plans include a must-have rezone, buying 75 acres from Provo

By KUER · July 20, 2026 · 1 min read
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A wooden survey stake with an orange ribbon stands in the foreground of a rocky canyon landscape at dusk, symbolizing land development and zoning processes in Provo Canyon much like the Vesper Amphitheater project site would appear during planning stages.
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Utah News spotted this story published July 20, 2026 at KUER. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.

The proposed Vesper Amphitheater in Provo Canyon has seen public pushback. Even if the city council gives the rezone a thumbs-up, the project still has a long way to go before it comes to fruition.

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