17 Things to Do in Salt Lake City This Week · July 23–26, 2026

Arts & Culture

Salt Lake Art Museum Grand Opening

The Salt Lake Art Museum celebrates its grand opening with a public event marking a major milestone for the city's cultural scene.

Friday, July 24, 2026 · Salt Lake Art Museum

Heather Hansman | Fierce Country

Author Heather Hansman reads from and discusses her new book Fierce Country at The King's English Bookshop.

Friday, July 24, 2026 6:30 PM · The King's English Bookshop, Salt Lake City

Del Dicho al Hecho – Luis Rosado Montes Exhibition Opening

Opening of an exhibition by Oaxacan artist Luis Rosado Montes at Salt Lake County's Civic Museum, presented in partnership with the Consulate of Mexico.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · Salt Lake County Civic Museum, Taylorsville

Park City Artists Association Exhibit Opening

Opening of the Park City Artists Association summer exhibit at Red Butte Garden with an artist reception on August 1.

Friday, July 31, 2026 · Red Butte Garden, Salt Lake City

Open Studio: Bird Paintings

Drop in for an open studio session focused on bird-themed paintings at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM · Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Salt Lake City

Music & Nightlife

Henry Cho: The Empty Nest Tour

Stand-up comedian Henry Cho brings his Empty Nest Tour to Wiseguys Comedy Club at The Gateway.

Friday, July 24, 2026 · Wiseguys Comedy – The Showroom, The Gateway, Salt Lake City

Afro Desi at EVE Rooftop

An immersive rooftop night blending Afrobeats, Bollywood, Punjabi, Latin, house, and hip-hop sounds at EVE Rooftop.

Friday, July 24, 2026 9:00 PM - 1:30 AM · EVE Rooftop, 609 State St, Salt Lake City

Evanescence 2026 World Tour with Spiritbox

Evanescence brings their 2026 World Tour to the Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre with Spiritbox as support.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 · Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre, West Valley City

Eslabon Armado - Amor Nocturno

Regional Mexican powerhouse Eslabon Armado performs their Amor Nocturno tour at The Depot.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 · The Depot, 13 North 400 West, Salt Lake City

The Union Event Center Presents: Bingo Loco

The wildly popular Bingo Loco—an EDM-fueled rave bingo experience—comes to The Union Event Center.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 7:30 PM · The Union Event Center, Salt Lake City

Festivals & Special Events

Mega Peruvian Festival 2026

A vibrant celebration of Peruvian culture with food, music, and community at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 · Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 300 W 300 S, Salt Lake City

Food & Drink

Pie & Beer Bash at Smith's Ballpark

The 13th annual Pie & Beer Bash returns to Smith's Ballpark for Utah's unofficial Pioneer Day food holiday, with food, craft beer, and live music.

Friday, July 24, 2026 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM · Smith's Ballpark, Salt Lake City

Cocktails and Ideas: Dark Humor in White Coats

A lively evening of cocktails and provocative ideas exploring dark humor in medicine at The Tasting Room.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 6:00 PM · The Tasting Room, Salt Lake City

Outdoors & Active

UMFA in the Wild: Leather Bracelets

The Utah Museum of Fine Arts brings a leather bracelet-making workshop out into the Wasatch Mountains.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM · Wasatch Mountain area

Family-Friendly

Unearth a Story: Be a Paleoartist!

Kids become paleoartists in this hands-on creative workshop at Marmalade Library hosted by the Utah Museum of Fine Arts.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM · Marmalade Library, Salt Lake City

Date Night

21+ Paint & Sip with Lovebound Library at T.F. Brewing

A 21+ paint and sip event hosted by Lovebound Library at Templin Family Brewing, combining art and craft beer.

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 6:00 PM · Templin Family Brewing, Salt Lake City

Sports

Fun Run 5K at Fisher Brewing

A 5K fun run at Fisher Brewing Company as part of the 2026 Utah Brewery Running Series.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 11:00 AM · Fisher Brewing Company, Salt Lake City