18 Things to Do in Salt Lake City This Week · October 1–4, 2026

Music & Nightlife

The War on Drugs at Gallivan Center

The acclaimed indie rock band The War on Drugs performs live at the Gallivan Center.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 · Gallivan Center, Salt Lake City

ADÉLA: The Red Bottoms Tour at The Depot

ADÉLA brings her Red Bottoms Tour to The Depot for a live performance.

Friday, October 2, 2026 · The Depot, Salt Lake City

Nigerian Independence Day Party (Touchdown Lagos)

Afrobeats, Nigerian culture, and DJs take over EVE SLC for a Nigerian Independence Day celebration — 70% sold out.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM · EVE SLC, Salt Lake City

Joanne McNally at Wiseguys Comedy

Irish comedian Joanne McNally performs at Wiseguys Comedy's Showroom at The Gateway.

Thursday, October 8, 2026 · Wiseguys Comedy – The Gateway, Salt Lake City

Juanes at The Union

Latin Grammy-winning artist Juanes brings his headlining tour to The Union Event Center.

Friday, October 9, 2026 · The Union Event Center, Salt Lake City

Sports

Utah Mammoth vs. Chicago Blackhawks

The Utah Mammoth host the Chicago Blackhawks in an NHL home game at the Delta Center.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 · Delta Center, Salt Lake City

Arts & Culture

Vicky Lowe Group Exhibition at Finch Lane Gallery

A group exhibition featuring Vicky Lowe, Aurora Hughes Villa, and Janimarie Lester DeRose at the Salt Lake City Arts Council's Finch Lane Gallery, through October 23.

Friday, October 2, 2026 · Finch Lane Gallery, Salt Lake City

Pineapple Log Cabin – Jeff Griffin Opening Reception at Books & Supply

Opening reception for Jeff Griffin's solo show Pineapple Log Cabin at Books & Supply gallery, running October 2–16.

Friday, October 2, 2026 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Books & Supply, Salt Lake City

John Green | Hollywood Ending

Bestselling author John Green presents his Hollywood Ending tour at West High School.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 7:00 PM · West High School, Salt Lake City

Free Events

Fright Night Flick: Hocus Pocus

Free outdoor screening of Hocus Pocus at Lindsey Gardens to kick off spooky season.

Friday, October 2, 2026 7:30 PM · Lindsey Gardens, Salt Lake City

Fall Bonsai Show at Red Butte Garden

The Fall Bonsai Show returns to Red Butte Garden for a two-day display of stunning miniature trees.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Red Butte Garden, Salt Lake City

Underground Market at The Hearth

A free spooky-season underground market featuring vendors, free parking, and coupons for the first 50 guests.

Sunday, October 4, 2026 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM · The Hearth, Salt Lake City

Family-Friendly

Spooky Science Night at NHMU

Costumes are encouraged at this family-friendly after-hours spooky science evening at the Natural History Museum of Utah.

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Natural History Museum of Utah, Salt Lake City

Festivals & Special Events

Panda Fest Salt Lake City 2026

Panda Fest returns to Library Square for a multi-day community festival.

Friday, October 9, 2026 4:00 PM · Library Square, Salt Lake City

Indigenous Art Market & Festival at NHMU – Saturday

The annual Indigenous Art Market & Festival at the Natural History Museum of Utah celebrates Indigenous art, culture, and community.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 · Natural History Museum of Utah, Salt Lake City

Outdoors & Active

Mini Hyrox with F45 Training Sugarhouse

Take on a mini Hyrox challenge combining running and functional movements, plus a shoe demo and raffle prizes.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 11:00 AM · F45 Training Sugarhouse, Salt Lake City

Date Night

Bite Club Halloween Social Dinner

SLC's social dinner club returns with costumes encouraged — randomly seated tables of 6 strangers, followed by mingling at a nearby bar.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 6:45 PM · Salt Lake City

Garden After Dark: Adventures in Neverland at Red Butte Garden

Red Butte Garden transforms into a fall wonderland with illuminated pathways, twinkling lights, and vibrant displays for Garden After Dark.

Thursday, October 15, 2026 · Red Butte Garden, Salt Lake City