Good morning, Utah!
Joe Bonamassa shredding at the Eccles Theater Friday night, SOFI TUKKER bringing the dance party to Ogden Twilight on Saturday, and a weekend full of outdoor theater, indie-folk under the stars, and Triple-A baseball. The late-August weather is looking perfect for outdoor amphitheaters and alpine tunes. Your weekend is ready.
Les Misérables comes to life against the towering red rock canyon walls of the Tuacahn Amphitheatre.
Joe Bonamassa brings his blues-rock guitar mastery to downtown Salt Lake City on Friday night.
High-energy electronic duo SOFI TUKKER headlines the Ogden Twilight concert series on Saturday.
Grammy-winning folk artist Ray LaMontagne wraps up the weekend with a Sunday evening show at Red Butte Garden.
Friday
🎸 Joe Bonamassa Live
Five-time Grammy nominee and blues-rock virtuoso Joe Bonamassa brings his powerhouse band and electrifying guitar solos to downtown Salt Lake City.
Details: Eccles Theater · 131 S Main St, Salt Lake City · Friday, August 21
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🎤 Toto & Christopher Cross
Classic rock icons Toto team up with pop legend Christopher Cross for a nostalgia-filled summer night under the stars.
Details: Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre · 5150 Upper Ridge Rd, West Valley City · Friday, August 21
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🎉 Celebration of the Ages Festival
A vibrant community festival dedicated to honoring older adults with live music, local vendors, guest speakers, and wellness resources.
Details: Tracy Aviary at Liberty Park · 589 E 1300 S, Salt Lake City · Friday, August 21
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⛰️ Live Music at Silver Lake (Bruce Music)
Kick off the weekend on the lawn with scenic mountain views, local food trucks, and acoustic afternoon music.
Details: Deer Valley Resort · 2250 Deer Valley Dr S, Park City · Friday, August 21
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⚾ Salt Lake Bees vs. Reno Aces
Catch Friday night Triple-A Minor League Baseball action as the Bees take on their Pacific Coast League rivals.
Details: The Ballpark at America First Square · Daybreak, South Jordan · Friday, August 21
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Saturday
🪩 SOFI TUKKER with LP Giobbi
High-energy electronic dance duo SOFI TUKKER headlines the Ogden Twilight concert series with infectious beats and bright visuals.
Details: Ogden Amphitheater · 343 E 25th St, Ogden · Saturday, August 22
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🎸 The Head and the Heart
Acclaimed indie-folk group The Head and the Heart performs outdoors as part of their North American tour.
Details: Sandy Amphitheater · 1245 E 9400 S, Sandy · Saturday, August 22
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🏃 Dirt Circus Park City
A free community festival celebrating trail running complete with social group runs, vendor pop-ups, gear raffles, and local food trucks.
Details: Park City Trails · Park City · Saturday, August 22
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🎭 Les Misérables at Tuacahn
Experience the epic Broadway musical performed live in an open-air theater against towering red rock canyon walls.
Details: Tuacahn Amphitheatre · 1100 Tuacahn Dr, Ivins · Saturday, August 22
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⛰️ Live Music at Silver Lake (Strumbucket)
Relax on the grass with live high-altitude grooves from Strumbucket, local craft brews, and alpine scenery.
Details: Deer Valley Resort · 2250 Deer Valley Dr S, Park City · Saturday, August 22
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Sunday
🎸 Ray LaMontagne (Trouble 20th Anniversary Tour)
Grammy-winning folk artist Ray LaMontagne brings his soulful, gravelly acoustic sound to the outdoor botanical amphitheater.
Details: Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre · 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City · Sunday, August 23
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🤠 Grupo Frontera
Chart-topping regional Mexican hitmakers Grupo Frontera perform live on their Triste Pero Bien Cbron* Tour.
Details: Maverik Center · 3200 S Decker Lake Dr, West Valley City · Sunday, August 23
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🥇 Community Appreciation Gold Pass Day
Enjoy discounted access to extreme tubing, alpine slides, zip lines, and obstacle courses at the 2002 Olympic venue.
Details: Utah Olympic Park · 3419 Olympic Pkwy, Park City · Sunday, August 23
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⚾ Salt Lake Bees vs. Reno Aces
Wrap up the weekend with Sunday evening minor league baseball at the Bees' state-of-the-art stadium.
Details: The Ballpark at America First Square · Daybreak, South Jordan · Sunday, August 23
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⛰️ Live Music at Silver Lake (Davey + The Midnights)
Wind down Sunday afternoon with roots rock and blues set against high-mountain views.
Details: Deer Valley Resort · 2250 Deer Valley Dr S, Park City · Sunday, August 23
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Utah News
State and federal emergency agencies reported that 2026 has become Utah's most severe wildfire season in nearly two decades, with over 840 blazes scorching more than 532,000 acres statewide.
The Utah Division of Water Resources issued a drought update following the state's second-hottest July in recorded history.
The Utah Legislature Transportation Interim Committee voted unanimously Wednesday to start the process of permanently discontinuing the Charles Hall Ferry between Bullfrog and Halls Crossing, according to KSL.
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