A diverse slate of musical performances is scheduled across Utah through late 2026, featuring a mix of classical masterpieces, pop icons, and indie artists at venues ranging from mountain amphitheaters to urban centers. The upcoming season includes highlighted performances from the Utah Symphony, Red Butte Garden, and the Salt Lake City Arts Council's Twilight Concert Series.
Deer Valley Music Festival Lineup
The Deer Valley Music Festival, presented by the Utah Symphony, continues its summer season with a variety of performances at the Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater and St. Mary's Catholic Church. Scheduled events for the festival include a chamber series featuring Mozart's 'Jupiter' at St. Mary's Catholic Church on July 22 and July 29, as well as a performance of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite and String Trio 'Time for Three' on July 25 at the Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater.
As the festival moves into August, the main stage at Snow Park will host Lyle Lovett on July 31, followed by Chris Botti on August 1. Other upcoming main stage attractions include 'Chicago the Musical In Concert' on August 7, Idina Menzel on August 8, and 'Famous Film Music' on August 13. The festival's musical offerings continue with 'The Music of Celine Dion' scheduled for August 15.
In addition to the main stage, the festival's chamber series will present Haydn, Mendelssohn, and a viola concerto on August 5, Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 on August 12, and Mozart's 'Jupiter' on July 22. The Utah Symphony also maintains a presence in other regions, with scheduled performances in Ogden at the Browning Center at WSU's Austad Auditorium, including 'Cirque de la Symphonie' on September 10, and in Logan at Daines Concert Hall for 'Elgar's Cello Concerto & Prokofiev's Symphony No. 5' on September 17.
Red Butte Garden Summer Series
Red Butte Garden is hosting an extensive outdoor concert series with various artists performing throughout the summer and fall. Upcoming scheduled performances include Dylan Chambers on August 2, Andy Grammer on August 3, and Interpol on August 4. The series will also feature Ani DiRanco on August 9, J. Robbins on August 12, and Herbie Hancock on August 13.
The garden's summer lineup continues with Jesse Welles on August 14, Men at Work with Toad the Wet Sprocket on August 17, and Gov't Mule on August 20. Later in the season, audiences can expect to see Ray LaMontagne on August 23, Bonnie Raitt on September 9, Brandon Flowers on September 11, and The National Parks on September 17. The series will conclude with The Record Company on September 20 and The Revivalists on September 22.
Twilight Concert Series Details
The Salt Lake City Arts Council is presenting its 39th annual Twilight Concert Series, a program designed to connect audiences through musically diverse artists. This season's lineup includes performances at the Gallivan Center and the Civic Center. Upcoming dates include Suki Waterhouse on July 27 at the Gallivan Center, Muna on August 4 at the Civic Center, and Goose on August 29 at the Civic Center.
Later in the year, the series will feature The War On Drugs at the Gallivan Center on October 1. The Twilight Concert Series is supported by a variety of partners, including the Salt Lake City Corporation and the Utah Transit Authority. Notably, ticket holders for the Twilight Concert Series receive free UTA fare for the day of the event, allowing for easier travel via trains or local buses.
Fall Season Highlights
The Utah Symphony's fall schedule includes several high-profile productions and special events. Utah Opera will present Hector Armienta's 'Zorro' at the Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre, with multiple performance dates spanning from October 10 through October 18, 2026. Other major productions include 'Disney's Hocus Pocus in Concert' at the Browning Center on October 28 and at the Abravanel Hall on October 29 and 30.
Additional upcoming performances at Abravanel Hall include 'Celebración Sinfónica' on September 21, 'A Night in Ancient Greece: Ravel's Daphnis and Chloé' on September 25 and 26, and 'Rick Steves: A Symphonic Journey' on October 17. The season's concluding major events include 'Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5' on October 23 and 24, and 'Mozart with Conrad Tao' on November 6 and 7. The 66th Annual Salute to Youth is also scheduled for November 18 at Abravanel Hall.
Ticketing and Discounts
For those planning to attend, many venues offer various ticket options. Red Butte Garden offers discounted rates for members, and the Deer Valley Music Festival provides opportunities to save up to 20% when purchasing three or more shows. Several performances across the Utah Symphony's schedule are noted as having limited ticket availability.
