Salt Lake City and surrounding areas feature a variety of scheduled events from October 15 through October 18, 2026, according to a October 15 report by the Salt Lake City Weekender. The lineup includes music performances, farmers markets, and community gatherings across multiple Utah locations.
On Thursday, October 15, several events are scheduled, including WitchFest at Gardner Village and a Fall Chef's Dinner at Tucano's at The Gateway. Musical performances on this date include Kacey Musgraves at the Delta Center and The Wrecks at The Depot. Other scheduled activities include Poetry on the Slice at Millcreek Common and Swing Under The Stars at the Salt Dome.
Friday, October 16, features the RedWest Country Music Festival and the Will Ski 4 Food Film Premiere at Snowbasin. Scheduled performances include Sammy Rae and the Friends at The Depot and Jessica Kirson at Wiseguys Comedy Club. The Utah Opera will present Héctor Armienta's Zorro at the Capitol Theatre, and The Addams Family is scheduled at the Hale Centre Theatre.
Saturday, October 17, includes several farmers markets in Pioneer Park, Murray Park, South Jordan, and Sandy. Other scheduled events include the Salt Lake Book Festival at The Gateway and the Annual Pumpkin Walk at the West Jordan Museum. Sports and music are also on the schedule, with Kansas City Current at Utah Royals FC playing at America First Field and MC Magic performing at The Depot.
On Sunday, October 18, activities include free yoga at Millcreek Common and the Bohemian Bum Farmer's Market at The Gateway. Musical acts scheduled for this day include Rise Against at the Union Event Center and Michael Franti at The Depot. Other scheduled events include a movie night featuring Poltergeist at Scion Cider Bar and the Bizarre Market at Millcreek Common.
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