20 Things to Do in Salt Lake City This Week · August 6–9, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Das Energi

Das Energi's all-weekend electronic music festival takes over the Saltair with multiple stages including Galactic: The Awakening, Energi Field, and Synergy Station.

Friday, August 7, 2026 · The Saltair

Drew Lynch at Wiseguys Comedy

Stand-up comedian Drew Lynch performs at Wiseguys Comedy Club's Showroom at The Gateway.

Friday, August 7, 2026 · Wiseguys Comedy Club, The Gateway

Social Disco Club x The Strawberry Discotheque

Two of SLC's favorite underground parties collide for a night of house shakers, acid love, and basement jams lovingly vibed by Typefunk, TAB & T.K.D.

Friday, August 7, 2026 9:00 PM · BarDoof, Downtown Salt Lake City

Legend Zeppelin at The Depot

Led Zeppelin tribute band Legend Zeppelin rocks The Depot for a night of classic rock nostalgia.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 · The Depot, Salt Lake City

Keep It Honest – Bungalow Collect 2026 Across America Tour

Keep It Honest brings their Bungalow Collect 2026 Across America Tour to The Pearl on Main in Salt Lake City.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 7:00 PM · The Pearl on Main

Date Night

Forever 54 at The Depot

A Studio 54-inspired disco dance party night at The Depot celebrating the golden era of disco.

Friday, August 7, 2026 · The Depot, Salt Lake City

Speed Dating Salt Lake City Singles 24-39

Structured speed dating event for singles ages 24-39 at Studio at Soundwell.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 2:00 PM · Studio at Soundwell

Free Events

Michael Jackson Tribute DJ Set

A free Michael Jackson tribute DJ set at the Gallivan Center in downtown Salt Lake City.

Friday, August 7, 2026 · Gallivan Center

Underground Market

The alternative Underground Market returns with local strange and unusual vendors, a food truck, and free all-ages entry at The Hearth on Main Street.

Sunday, August 9, 2026 12:00 PM · The Hearth, 1186 S. Main St., Salt Lake City

Family-Friendly

Sandy Balloon Festival

Hot air balloons light up Storm Mountain Park in Sandy over two days in this beloved annual summer tradition.

Friday, August 7, 2026 · Storm Mountain Park, Sandy

BugFest 2026

NHMU's popular annual BugFest returns for two days of workshops, behind-the-scenes tours, the famous Bug Bar, and insect-themed fun for all ages.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 · Natural History Museum of Utah

Third Saturday for Families: Kumihimo Japanese Braiding

Families learn the ancient Japanese art of Kumihimo braiding in this hands-on workshop at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 1:00 PM · Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Salt Lake City

Outdoors & Active

Garden Member Block Party at Red Butte Garden

Red Butte Garden members enjoy an exclusive outdoor block party celebrating summer in the garden.

Friday, August 7, 2026 · Red Butte Garden

SLRC Supported Long Run with Altra, Brooks & Nike

Salt Lake Running Company hosts a community long run up to 14 miles with aid stations, breakfast, and gear demos from top running brands.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 8:00 AM · Salt Lake Running Company, 700 E location

Arts & Culture

The Wish Exchange Place Installation

Artists Alejandro Moya and Kathy Tran transform Exchange Place into an interactive installation where visitors arrive with their own wish and leave holding someone else's.

Friday, August 7, 2026 · Exchange Place, Downtown Salt Lake City

Park City Artists Association Exhibit at Red Butte Garden

Works by the Park City Artists Association are on display at Red Butte Garden through August 31, with an artist reception on August 1.

Friday, August 7, 2026 · Red Butte Garden

Sinner Sunday with Maycine Eley

Secret Lives of Mormon Lives star Maycine Eley headlines this edgy Sinner Sunday experience in Salt Lake City.

Monday, August 10, 2026 · Salt Lake City

Night Tarot — Rose Thorn Reception at Glendale Branch Library

Reception for Night Tarot, a digital art print exhibition by Rose Thorn drawing on spirituality and the natural world as tools for emotional healing.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 3:00 PM · Glendale Branch Library, Salt Lake City

Sports

Real Salt Lake vs Leagues Cup Teams

Real Salt Lake hosts Liga BBVA MX teams Atlante FC, FC Juárez, and Tigres UABL for Leagues Cup 2026 at America First Field, with three spots in the 2027 CONCACAF Champions Cup on the line.

Friday, August 7, 2026 · America First Field, Salt Lake City

Festivals & Special Events

Westside CultureFest

Salt Lake County Arts & Culture presents the Westside CultureFest, a community cultural celebration on the west side of Salt Lake City.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 · Salt Lake City