19 Things to Do in Salt Lake City This Week · May 21–24, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Downtown Farmers Market 35th Anniversary Kickoff Party

The beloved Downtown Farmers Market celebrates its 35th anniversary with a kickoff party at Squatters Pub and Brewery featuring Squatters-brewed beer, vendors, a silent art auction, and eggs from Old Home Place.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 · Squatters Pub and Brewery

GSLC 30th Anniversary Gala

The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Utah celebrates its 30th anniversary with a formal gala at Libby Gardner Concert Hall.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 5:00 PM · Libby Gardner Concert Hall, 1375 President's Circle, Salt Lake City

Haunted Pop-Up Market at Nightmare on 13th

A free alternative vendor market set inside Nightmare on 13th haunted house, featuring local dark & alternative artists, food trucks, and live music.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 1:00 PM · Nightmare On 13th, 320 W 1300 S, Salt Lake City

Food & Drink

ZooBrew

Sip craft beers after hours among the animals at Utah Hogle Zoo's popular monthly ZooBrew event.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 · Utah Hogle Zoo

Arts & Culture

The Producers

Grand Theater Company presents the classic Mel Brooks musical comedy The Producers on stage.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 · Grand Theater

Stephanie Saint-Thomas Art Exhibit: Whispering Woods

Stephanie Saint-Thomas's ethereal Whispering Woods exhibit continues at Red Butte Garden through June 1, exploring the connection between art and the natural world.

Friday, May 22, 2026 · Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way

Annabel Monaghan | Dolly All the Time

Author Annabel Monaghan reads from and discusses her new book Dolly All the Time at The King's English Bookshop — an intimate literary evening almost sold out.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 6:00 PM · The King's English Bookshop

Music & Nightlife

Sepultura - Celebrating Life Through Death Final North American Tour

Legendary metal band Sepultura plays their final North American tour stop at The Depot — a historic farewell show not to be missed.

Friday, May 22, 2026 · The Depot

Felipe Esparza at Wiseguys

Stand-up comedian Felipe Esparza performs at Wiseguys Comedy Club at The Gateway for a weekend of laughs.

Friday, May 22, 2026 · Wiseguys Comedy Club, The Gateway

Masked Rave

Don your best mask and lose yourself on the dance floor at this late-night masked rave event.

Friday, May 22, 2026 9:00 PM · 1164 S Main St

Yung Bleu Live in SLC — Memorial Day Weekend

R&B/hip-hop artist Yung Bleu performs live on a rooftop in downtown SLC for a Memorial Day Weekend night to remember.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 8:00 PM · Eleven SLC, Downtown SLC

Free Events

Cryptids + Cider | Fairy Themed Artist Market

A free fairy-themed artist market at The Garten CiderHouse & Bar featuring local makers, vendors, and a whimsical woodland atmosphere.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 6:00 PM · The Garten CiderHouse & Bar, 425 N 400 W, Salt Lake City

SLC Developers Happy Hour

Salt Lake City's tech community gathers for a casual happy hour networking event for developers of all stripes.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 6:30 PM · Salt Lake City

Date Night

Utah Opera: Verdi's La Traviata

Utah Opera presents Verdi's devastating masterpiece La Traviata — passionate opera about love, sacrifice, and heartbreak at the Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre.

Friday, May 22, 2026 · Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre

Sunday Vibes - R&B Rooftop Experience

Season II of Sunday Vibes kicks off Memorial Day weekend with an R&B rooftop DJ experience featuring DJ Diversty from Miami and DJ Q, hookah, and stunning rooftop views.

Sunday, May 24, 2026 7:00 PM · Eve SLC, Downtown SLC

Family-Friendly

All Abilities: Ancient Egyptian Scarabs

An inclusive, accessible program at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts where participants explore ancient Egyptian scarabs through hands-on art-making.

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 2:00 PM · Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive

Outdoors & Active

Pickleball & Food After @ Midvale

SLC's 20/30s pickleball crew meets for a fun evening of pickleball in Midvale followed by food and drinks — all skill levels welcome.

Friday, May 22, 2026 5:30 PM · Midvale

HawkWatch: Birds in the Lab! - May 2026

Observe live raptors up close with the HawkWatch team and learn about local bird conservation efforts in Utah at NHMU's Dry Caves Lab.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 12:00 PM · Natural History Museum of Utah - Dry Caves Lab

Hoka Shoe Demo Run with Salt Lake Running Club

Try the latest Hoka shoes on a group run with Salt Lake Running Club and Salt Lake City Running Club, meeting at the Hilton Salt Lake City Center.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 12:00 PM · 255 S West Temple, Salt Lake City (Hilton Salt Lake City Center)