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.
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- –Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Halloween 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
November 2026
- –Evenings; tickets include aquarium access until 9 p.m.Aquarium 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.
Event details ↗ - –Time TBAMoab Folk Festival
The 24th annual folk music festival in Moab, with Rising Appalachia and Leftover Salmon on the 2026 lineup. The Star Hall and Ballfield venues are ticketed…
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- –Thu–Fri 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–9 p.m.Salt 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.
Event details ↗ - –Evenings from 4 or 5 p.m., timed entry; closed Sundays, Dec. 24 and Dec. 25Luminaria at Thanksgiving Point
A walking holiday light display through Ashton Gardens, with timed-entry tickets. It is open Monday through Saturday, and hours vary by date.
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- –Village shopping hoursChristmas in the Village at Gardner Village
Gardner Village's holiday season, with decorated shops and separately ticketed events such as a dinner show, a holiday escape room and a Santa Run.
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- –Nightly 5–10 p.m.Holiday Lights at Red Hills Desert Garden
Thousands of holiday lights and displays in St. George's desert garden. It is free and open to the public.
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- –Fri 2–8 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.–3 p.m.Wheeler Farm Annual Holiday Market
A Thanksgiving weekend holiday market with local vendors at the county's historic farm. General admission is free.
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- –Lights 5–10 p.m. Sun–Thu; until midnight Fri–SatOgden Christmas Village
Ogden's free downtown holiday light display and village, with free visits with Santa through Dec. 23.
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December 2026
- –10 a.m.–9 p.m.Southern Utah's Dickens' Christmas Festival
A Victorian London–themed holiday craft fair with costumed vendors, strolling characters and Father Christmas.
Event details ↗ - –Opens 11 a.m.Christkindlmarkt SLC
A German-style Christmas market with vendors, food and holiday entertainment. Admission is free.
Event details ↗ - –Time TBAFestival of Trees
Hundreds of decorated trees and holiday displays are shown and sold to benefit Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital. Tickets go on sale Nov. 1.
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- –2–7 p.m.ACE Holiday Art Market
A free holiday market of handmade gifts by local artists in Little Cottonwood Canyon.
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- –Fri 5–9 p.m.; Sat–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m.Silly Holiday Bazaar
An indoor holiday market from the organizers of the Park Silly Sunday Market. Entry is free.
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- 11 a.m.–5 p.m.Southern Utah Market Christmas Pop-Up
A one-day holiday market of local small businesses selling handmade goods, food, gifts and toys.
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January 2027
- –Time TBASalt Lake Home Show
A home improvement and remodeling show with exhibitors, demonstrations and expert speakers.
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- –Time TBAUtah International Auto Expo
Utah's annual new-car show, with current models from major manufacturers on display. Discounted tickets are sold online before the show.
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February 2027
- –Thu 2–9 p.m.; Fri noon–10 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m.Utah Boat Show & Watersports Expo
The 62nd annual boat show, with ski, wake, fishing, pontoon and other boats plus watersports gear and exhibitors.
Event details ↗ - 2–7 p.m.Valentine's heART Market
A Valentine's-themed market of handmade work by local artists in Little Cottonwood Canyon.
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- –Time TBAWestern Hunting & Conservation Expo
A large hunting and conservation expo with exhibitors, seminars and the drawing for Utah conservation hunting permits.
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- –Time TBAUtah Sportsman's Vacation & RV Show
The 62nd annual show of RVs, trailers, outdoor gear and travel destinations.
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- –Balloon launches about 7:30 a.m.Kanab Balloons and Tunes Roundup
About 40 hot air balloons launch over Kanab each morning, with a Saturday night balloon glow, live music and a vendor fair.
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March 2027
- –Time TBAFanX Salt Lake Comic Convention
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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- –Fri noon–10 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m.Salt Lake Home + Garden Show
A spring home and garden show with landscaping displays, remodeling exhibitors and speakers.
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- –Time TBASt. George Art Festival
A juried Easter-weekend art festival with nearly 200 artists, three entertainment stages, a children's area, evening concerts and food vendors. Admission is free.
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April 2027
- –Fri noon–7 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–4 p.m.Salt Lake Home Expo
A free spring home improvement expo with local contractors and home-product exhibitors.
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June 2027
- –Time TBAUtah Arts Festival
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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