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Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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What's happening in Utah

Concerts and shows, festivals and holiday lights, games, races, public meetings and the economic numbers that land each week. Search it, narrow it to your corner of the state, and add anything to your own calendar. Listings link to organizer information or source coverage, labeled at each link.

This weekend: things to do, Fri, Nov 6 – Sun, Nov 8

Highlights from the calendar below, by region. Confirm hours and tickets with each organizer before you go.

Salt Lake County

Northern Utah

Summit & Wasatch

Southern Utah

Eastern Utah

Statewide

Free entry can exclude paid extras. Date ranges describe event runs, not daily opening hours. Dates use Utah’s Mountain Time. Listings stay here through their final date; check the official source for hours, tickets and cancellations.

106 listings · plus 130 routine games, meetings and releases.

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November 2026

Today

  • –Various times
    The OutsidersArts & Culture · Eccles Theater, Salt Lake City

    The Tony-winning musical adaptation of S.E. Hinton's novel plays a one-week touring engagement.

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December 2026

  • –Opens 11 a.m.
    Christkindlmarkt SLCFestivals · This Is The Place Heritage Park, Salt Lake CityFree

    A German-style Christmas market with vendors, food and holiday entertainment. Admission is free.

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  • –8 p.m.
    The Tabernacle Choir Christmas ConcertConcerts · Conference Center, Salt Lake CityFree

    The choir's annual Christmas concerts with the Orchestra at Temple Square; tickets are free but required and distributed by random selection, and guest artists have…

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January 2027

  • –Various times
    BeetlejuiceArts & Culture · Eccles Theater, Salt Lake City

    The touring musical based on the Tim Burton film is offered as a season add-on.

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  • –Various times
    Buena Vista Social ClubArts & Culture · Eccles Theater, Salt Lake City

    The Tony-winning musical about the Cuban musicians behind the famed album plays a weeklong touring run.

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February 2027

March 2027

  • 7 p.m.
    Sylvan EssoConcerts · Rockwell at The Complex, Salt Lake City

    The electronic pop duo performs on its Ow Tour.

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  • –Time TBA
    RootsTechCommunity · Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City

    A large family history and genealogy conference with classes, an expo hall and cultural programming.

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  • 6:30 p.m.
    Umphrey's McGeeConcerts · The Depot, Salt Lake City

    The jam band performs on its Fresh Cut 2027 tour.

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    FanX Salt Lake Comic ConventionFestivals · Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City

    Utah's largest pop-culture convention, with celebrity guests, panels, cosplay and an exhibitor hall. In 2027 FanX is holding two smaller conventions, one in March…

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  • 7:30 p.m.
    Hans Zimmer LiveConcerts · Delta Center, Salt Lake City

    The film composer performs his scores with a live band and orchestra in a one-night-only show.

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April 2027

  • Time TBA
    Jo KoyArts & Culture · Eccles Theater, Salt Lake City

    The stand-up comedian performs at the Eccles Theater.

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May 2027

  • –Various times
    Ballet West: Works From WithinArts & Culture · Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, Salt Lake City

    A program of new choreography created by Ballet West company members.

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  • –Various times
    SixArts & Culture · Eccles Theater, Salt Lake City

    The pop musical retelling the stories of Henry VIII's six wives returns as a season add-on.

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June 2027

  • –Various times
    The Sound of MusicArts & Culture · Eccles Theater, Salt Lake City

    A touring production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical closes out the spring portion of the season.

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  • Time TBA
    Metallica: M72 World TourConcerts · Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City

    The heavy metal band brings its M72 World Tour to Rice-Eccles Stadium; Limp Bizkit and Avatar are announced as tour support.

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  • –Time TBA
    Utah Arts FestivalFestivals · Library Square, Salt Lake City

    The 51st annual multidisciplinary outdoor arts festival, with an artist marketplace, performances, film and food in downtown Salt Lake City. The dates come from the…

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