Salt Lake City Festivals & Shows

The mountains, the skiing, and the crisp climate are clearly deciding factors when organizations consider where to hold their annual events. Since Salt Lake City delivers on all those counts, it's no surprise that the city is where various festivals, shows and other annual events are staged. Here are a few of the most notable ones.

Every January, Hollywood's best and brightest, as well as some of the industry's smartest and skillful movie makers convene in Salt Lake City for the annual Sundance Film Festival. Strategically held a few weeks before the Golden Globes and the Academy Awards, Sundance sets the stage for the films that are poised for receiving awards and brings attention to those that should be.

Web: www.sundance.org/festival

The perfect soundtrack to a summer evening in Salt Lake, the Salt Lake City Twilight Concert Series features musicians from all over the country sharing their talents and stories as their songs take center stage in this very special atmosphere. Presented by the Salt Lake City Arts Council, the event takes place Thursday evenings, July 14th through August 25th at Pioneer Park. There is also an arts and crafts market, food, beverages, and plenty of room to let the kids enjoy the outdoors before the music begins.

Address: 350 West 300 South, Pioneer Park, Salt Lake City, UT - MAP
Phone: (800) 596-5000
Web: www.twilightconcertseries.com

Classic, symphonic music meets jazz, Broadway, and even Freddie Mercury with this very accessible set of performances that are set to electrify the Deer Valley Snow Park Amphitheater during its annual Deer Valley Music Fest. The music of the Eagles and Queen get the classical treatment, while jazz trumpeter Chris Botti sits in with the Utah Symphony, just to mention a few of the upcoming attractions. Beginning in early July with a patriotic performance and running through early August, every one of these installments in the series is not to be missed.

Address: 123 West South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 - MAP
Phone: (801) 533-NOTE (8683)
Web: www.deervalleymusicfestival.org

The Days of '47 Parade is one of the largest parades in the country. It is held every July 24th, the same day as Pioneer Day which is a state holiday for Utah. This day marks the arrival of Brigham Young and fellow Mormon pioneers to the area after being exiled from Nauvoo, Illinois. The first parade was held in 1849. The Church of Latter Day Saints as well as various businesses and community groups have floats in this spectacular display of community involvement that also acknowledges Utah's rich history.

Address: 1100 S 600 E, Liberty Park, Salt Lake City, UT 84105 - MAP
Phone: (801) 521-0962
Web: www.daysof47.com

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Extreme Yard Sale

Address: Fairmont Park, 2230 S 900 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84106 - MAP
Phone: (801) 535-6110
Web: www.extremeyardsale.eventbrite.com

Friday Night Flicks

Address: A New Park Each Week
Phone: (801) 535-6110
Web: www.slcgov.com

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