17 Things to Do in Salt Lake City This Week · September 10–13, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Utah State Fair

The annual Utah State Fair returns with thrilling rides, mouth-watering food, competitive exhibits, and live entertainment through September 20.

Thursday, September 10, 2026 · Utah State Fairpark, Salt Lake City

2026 Utah Moon Festival

A festive celebration of the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival with cultural performances, food, and community activities.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 11:00 AM · 3601 S 2700 W, Salt Lake City

Arts & Culture

John Proctor Is the Villain

Pioneer Theatre Company opens its 2026–27 season with this acclaimed production running September 11 through October 3.

Friday, September 11, 2026 · Pioneer Theatre Company, University of Utah

UMOCA Fall Exhibitions Opening

Opening reception for new fall exhibitions at the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, including Madeline Rupard's '2002 Subaru Forester' and 'Time, Truth, and Other Immeasurables.'

Friday, September 11, 2026 6:00 PM · Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, Salt Lake City

Creative Aging: For the Future

Utah Museum of Fine Arts hosts a creative workshop for older adults exploring artmaking and imagination.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 10:00 AM · Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Salt Lake City

Patterns of Place: Aurora Hughes Villa & Janimarie Lester DeRose at Finch Lane Gallery

New exhibition of ceramic and mixed media works exploring memory, domestic life, and everyday objects opens at Finch Lane Gallery.

Monday, September 14, 2026 · Finch Lane Gallery, Salt Lake City

Documentaries at Dusk

NHMU hosts an evening documentary film screening — the perfect blend of science and cinema.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 7:00 PM · Natural History Museum of Utah, Salt Lake City

Music & Nightlife

Caroline Rhea at Wiseguys

Stand-up comedy icon Caroline Rhea takes the Showroom stage at Wiseguys Comedy Club for two nights.

Friday, September 11, 2026 · Wiseguys Comedy Club – The Gateway, Salt Lake City

My Hero Academia in Concert

A live orchestral concert celebrating the music and world of the beloved anime My Hero Academia at the Eccles Theater.

Sunday, September 13, 2026 · Eccles Theater, Salt Lake City

Ryan Beatty – Arms Over Armor North American Tour

Singer-songwriter Ryan Beatty brings his 2026 North American tour to The Depot.

Friday, September 18, 2026 · The Depot, Salt Lake City

Sector 170 – Electronic Continuum 10 Year Anniversary

Electronic Continuum celebrates its 10th anniversary with a two-night rave in an airplane hangar.

Friday, September 18, 2026 · Salt Lake City

Outdoors & Active

Salt Lake Running Company Fall Supported Long Run

SLRC hosts a community long run with shoe demos from Nike and Altra, hydration stations, and breakfast-style refreshments after.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 8:00 AM · Salt Lake Running Company

UMFA in the Wild: Torn Paper Landscapes at Antelope Island

UMFA takes art-making outside for a guided torn paper landscape workshop at Antelope Island State Park.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 1:00 PM · Antelope Island State Park

Teton Gravity Research Presents 'Actually, It Is Rocket Science'

Teton Gravity Research screens its latest ski and snowboard film at The Depot for an evening of high-altitude adventure.

Monday, September 21, 2026 · The Depot, Salt Lake City

Free Events

Underground Market

A free, dark-aesthetic indoor market at The Hearth featuring local alternative vendors, food trucks, and goody bags for the first 50 guests.

Sunday, September 13, 2026 12:00 PM · The Hearth, 1186 S. Main St., Salt Lake City

Family-Friendly

Dinos & Dice One-Shot at NHMU

An exclusive after-hours tabletop RPG experience at the Natural History Museum of Utah in collaboration with The Legendarium.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 6:00 PM · Natural History Museum of Utah, Salt Lake City

Date Night

Speed Dating Salt Lake City Singles 24-39

Meet Salt Lake City singles ages 24–39 at a lively speed dating event at Shades On State.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 6:00 PM · Shades On State, Salt Lake City