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. Every listing links to its official source.
October 2026
Wednesday, October 14Today
- Through Dec 11UBA Commercial Lending Development Program · ongoing cohort
Ongoing eight-session program that began September 2–3. Remaining classes cover loan structure, cash flow, credit presentations, loan review and problem loans. Paid…
Thursday, October 15
- Through Oct 30BOOtánical Garden After Dark
Halloween-season evening event at Red Butte Garden, listed on Visit Utah.
- Through Oct 17Draper Haunted Trail
A Halloween trail walk with sound and special effects, for children 15 and younger. Tickets are sold online.
- Through Oct 31WitchFest at Gardner Village
Gardner Village's annual Halloween festival, with witch displays throughout the shopping village plus separately ticketed events such as Breakfast with a Witch and…
- Through Oct 30Hogle Halloween: A BooLights Experience
An evening Halloween light walk through the zoo. Adult tickets are $24.95 and child tickets $19.95; train and carousel rides cost extra.
- 7:30 p.m.Kacey Musgraves
The Grammy-winning country singer-songwriter performs an arena concert.
- Through Oct 31Kuwahara's Pumpkin Patch and Thriller Park
A seasonal farm with photo walls, a corn maze and bounce houses, plus the adults-only "Cornfield of Terror." It closes with an 18-and-older party on Halloween.
- Through Oct 30Garden After Dark: Adventures in Neverland
A Peter Pan–themed Halloween walk through the botanical garden after dark. Tickets are $15 Monday through Thursday and $18 Friday through Sunday.
- Through Oct 30Spooky Light Show
A drive-through Halloween light show synchronized to music on your car radio. Tickets start at $29.99 per car.
- Through Oct 31Wheeler Farm Pumpkin Days
A seasonal pumpkin patch, corn maze, playland and wagon rides at the county's historic farm. A $12 ticket covers the maze, the playland and one ride.
Friday, October 16
- Through Oct 18Bluey's Big Play
A touring stage show featuring puppet versions of the characters from the animated children's series.
- Through Oct 17Bumble's Drone Spooktacular
A Halloween drone show at the Salt Lake Bees' ballpark, with games, train rides and treats on the ground. Costumes are encouraged and tickets are $16.
- Through Oct 18Utah Opera: Hector Armienta's Zorro
Utah Opera stages Hector Armienta's opera about the masked folk hero; final performances are Oct. 16 and 18.
Saturday, October 17
- 7:30 p.m.Rick Steves: A Symphonic Journey
The travel writer and TV host joins the Utah Symphony for a program pairing music with travel stories.
- Time TBARuntastic Haunted Half Marathon and 5K
A costumed Halloween half marathon, 5K and kids run, with a costume contest before the start.
- Salt Lake City Book Festival
Annual book festival with author talks, listed on Visit Utah.
- Through Oct 24Downtown Farmers Market (final Saturdays of the season)
The final two Saturdays of the summer season for Salt Lake City's largest farmers market, with produce, meats, baked goods and local food vendors. The season ends…
- 8 p.m.Utah Mammoth home opener: vs. Edmonton Oilers
The Mammoth host the Edmonton Oilers in a 2026-27 NHL regular-season game.
- 4:30 p.m.Utah Royals vs. Kansas City Current
Utah Royals hosts Kansas City Current in a 2026 NWSL regular-season match.
Sunday, October 18
- 7 p.m.Michael Franti Trio: Heartstrings & Dynamite
The singer-songwriter performs in a trio format.
- 5:30 p.m.Rise Against: Ricochet 2026
The punk rock band performs an all-ages show.
Monday, October 19
- Through Oct 23UHSAA girls soccer state semifinals and finals: 4A, 5A, 6A
The last three rounds of the 4A, 5A and 6A state tournaments.
Tuesday, October 20
- 7:30 p.m.Gorillaz
The animated band led by Damon Albarn plays the Delta Center, with Little Simz and Deltron 3030 listed as supporting acts.
- Through Oct 21Utah Legislature interim committee meetings
Interim committee meeting days on the Legislature's 2026 interim schedule.
Wednesday, October 21
- 7:30 p.m.Phoebe Bridgers
The indie singer-songwriter performs in Salt Lake City; the venue lists the show as sold out.
Thursday, October 22
- Through Oct 24UHSAA girls soccer state semifinals and finals: 2A, 3A
The last rounds of the 2A and 3A state tournaments.
Friday, October 23
- Through Oct 31Ballet West: Dracula
Ballet West performs its full-length ballet based on Bram Stoker's novel.
- Through Nov 7Pioneer Theatre Company: Little Shop of Horrors
Pioneer Theatre Company stages the musical about a florist's assistant and a carnivorous plant.
- Through Oct 24Utah Symphony: Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5
The orchestra performs Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony in its home hall.
- 7:30 p.m.Utah Jazz home opener vs. New Orleans Pelicans
The Jazz host the New Orleans Pelicans in a 2026-27 NBA regular-season game.
- 7:30 p.m.Utah Royals vs. Seattle Reign FC
Utah Royals hosts Seattle Reign FC in a 2026 NWSL regular-season match.
- Time TBAUHSAA 4A, 5A and 6A girls soccer state finals
High school teams compete for state titles at Zions Bank Stadium.
Saturday, October 24
- Noon–6 p.m.Día de los Muertos at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center
An afternoon of Día de los Muertos dance and music performances, with altars and ofrendas, live chalk art, a kids' zone and an artisan market. Adult admission is $7…
- 6:30 p.m.Real Salt Lake vs. St. Louis CITY SC
Real Salt Lake hosts St. Louis CITY SC in a 2026 MLS regular-season match.
- Time TBAUHSAA 2A and 3A girls soccer state finals
High school teams compete for state titles at Zions Bank Stadium.
- Time TBAUtah vs. Houston (football)
Utah plays Houston in football at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Sunday, October 25
- Through Oct 27ABA Annual Convention in Salt Lake City
National banking convention held in Utah. Registration required; confirm fees and eligibility with ABA.
Monday, October 26
- 5–7 p.m.Cottonwood Heights Spooktacular
A free America 250–themed Halloween night with trunk-or-treating, carnival games, craft booths and food trucks.
- 7 p.m.Dinosaur Jr.
The alternative rock trio performs on its fall 2026 tour with guest Stef Chura.
- UTA public hearing on the 2027 tentative budget
Public budget open house followed by a specially scheduled Transit Commission hearing to take verbal comment on UTA's 2027 tentative budget. Written comments are due…
Tuesday, October 27
- Through Oct 28UHSAA cross country state meets
State championship meets for all six classifications over two days.
Wednesday, October 28
- Through Oct 30Relics and Their Humans
A theater and music work by Ain Gordon and percussionist Josh Quillen.
Thursday, October 29
- Through Oct 30Disney's Hocus Pocus in Concert
The Utah Symphony performs the score live alongside a screening of the 1993 film.
- 8 p.m.The Smashing Pumpkins
The alternative rock band led by Billy Corgan performs an arena show.
Friday, October 30
- 7 p.m.Dan + Shay
The country-pop duo of Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney performs at the Delta Center.
Saturday, October 31
- 8 p.m.Fuerza Regida: This Is Our Dream Tour
The regional Mexican group performs on its 2026 tour.
- 8 p.m.–1 a.m.HalloQueen Ball
The Utah Pride Center's annual 21-and-older Halloween fundraiser, with DJs, drag-hosted bingo and a costume contest. General admission is $31.
- 9 a.m.–3 p.m.Boo at the Zoo
Daytime Halloween trick-or-treating stations around the zoo, while supplies last. Regular zoo admission applies.
- 8 a.m.Monster Dash 5K
A Halloween 5K run or walk that raises money for teens affected by homelessness and foster care. Trick-or-treating, games and a costume contest follow at the finish.
November 2026
Sunday, November 1
- 8 p.m.Don Omar
The Puerto Rican reggaeton artist performs an arena concert.
Monday, November 2
- 7 p.m.BYU vs. Ohio State (men's basketball)
BYU faces Ohio State in men's basketball at a neutral site, the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.
Tuesday, November 3
- 7 p.m.Teddy Swims: The Ugly Tour
The soul and pop singer brings The Ugly Tour to Salt Lake City.
- AI in Action
Paid registration. Hands-on banking AI workshop covering practical use cases and responsible adoption, including a Microsoft Copilot agent-building session. UBA…
Wednesday, November 4
- Time TBAAn Evening with Sutton Foster
The Tony-winning Broadway performer presents a concert of songs and stories.
Friday, November 6
- Through Jan 9Aquarium Lantern Festival
Large illuminated lanterns, including a giant jellyfish and new designs, fill the aquarium's outdoor plaza. Tickets include evening access to the aquarium.
- Through Nov 14Ballet West: Rolling With the Stones
A Ballet West program set to music by the Rolling Stones.
- Through Nov 7UHSAA football state semifinals: 8-player, 1A, 2A, 3A
Semifinals for the smaller classifications. The finals are Nov. 14 at Southern Utah University.
- Time TBAUHSAA 1A and 2A football state semifinals
High school teams compete for state titles at Zions Bank Stadium.
Saturday, November 7
- 7 p.m.L7: The Last Hurrah Tour
The Los Angeles punk band plays a 21-and-over show on its farewell tour.
- Through Nov 8ScienceFest at the Natural History Museum of Utah
A two-day family science festival with demonstrations, hands-on activities, talks and meet-and-greets with Utah researchers. Some in-depth workshops cost extra.
- 10 a.m.Sandy Turkey Trot 5K
A city-run 5K open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities.
- 5 p.m.Real Salt Lake vs. LA Galaxy
Real Salt Lake hosts LA Galaxy in a 2026 MLS regular-season match.
- Time TBAUHSAA 8-player and 3A football state semifinals
High school teams compete for state titles at Zions Bank Stadium.
- Time TBAHoly War: Utah vs. BYU (football)
Utah hosts BYU at Rice-Eccles Stadium in the football edition of the Holy War rivalry.
Sunday, November 8
- 4 p.m.Cirque Mechanics: Tilt!
Cirque Mechanics presents an 1980s-themed circus show.
Tuesday, November 10
- Through Nov 15The Outsiders
The Tony-winning musical adaptation of S.E. Hinton's novel plays a one-week touring engagement.
Thursday, November 12
- Through Nov 14Salt Lake Family Christmas Gift Show
A large holiday shopping show with hundreds of vendors selling gifts, crafts, decor and specialty food. One wristband covers entry on all three days.
- Through Nov 13UHSAA football state semifinals: 4A, 5A, 6A
Semifinals for the largest classifications. The finals are Nov. 20 at the same stadium.
- Time TBAUHSAA 4A and 6A football state semifinals
High school teams compete for state titles at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Friday, November 13
- 8 p.m.Chelsea Handler
The comedian and author performs stand-up at Kingsbury Hall.
- Time TBAUHSAA 4A and 5A football state semifinals
High school teams compete for state titles at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Sunday, November 15
- 7 p.m.Thundercat: Distracted AF Tour
The bassist and singer performs with support from fera.
Monday, November 16
- Through Jan 18Hale Centre Theatre: Anastasia
The musical about a young woman in 1920s Russia and Paris who may be a lost Romanov princess.
Tuesday, November 17
- 7:30 p.m.Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan: Blue Hour/Beckoning
The Taiwanese contemporary dance company performs a double bill.
- Through Nov 18Final 2026 interim committee meetings
The Legislature lists Nov. 18 as the last day of interim committee meetings and the first day legislators-elect may file legislation.
- 6 p.m.Sabaton: Legends on Tour
The Swedish metal band performs a rescheduled all-ages show.
- 4 p.m.Salt Lake County Board of Canvassers certifies general election
The county Board of Canvassers meets to canvass official 2026 general election results for Salt Lake County.
Thursday, November 19
- Time TBAPostmodern Jukebox
The rotating musical collective performs modern pop songs in vintage styles.
- 7 p.m.Switchfoot with Anberlin
The rock band brings its Forever Now Tour, with Anberlin as special guest.
Friday, November 20
- Through Nov 21Nikki Glaser
The stand-up comedian performs at the Eccles Theater.