Nothing beats sitting under the star-filled sky in the cool mountain air with family and friends, listening to live music courtesy of some of the biggest names in the business. This summer, local promoters have worked tireless to bring the best and the brightest back to the Beehive State. To help you map out your summer listening tour, I’ve put together a list of concerts scheduled both indoors and outside throughout the Wasatch Back, and at the larger venues in Salt Lake, so get our your calendar and fill in the gaps left by last year’s eventless summer!
Deer Valley® Music Festival, the long-running series from the venerable Utah Symphony | Utah Opera (USUO), is the cornerstone of summer concerts at Deer Valley’s Snow Park Lodge, and this year’s lineup is sure to impress.
To comply with possible COVID-19 issues, USUO has posted the following disclaimer:
Please note: all programs are subject to change given the ongoing uncertainty around the COVID-19 health crisis. Though USUO is planning for a revised season of performances and hopes to proceed without interruption, the organization is prepared to respond to recommendations from the state of Utah, health officials, and Summit County. Should USUO need to cancel or change elements of the season, ticket holders would be notified about options for ticket donations or exchanges into alternate programs. USUO continues to prioritize the health and well-being of its audience, musicians, staff, guest artists, and the entire community.
Photo Credit Deer Valley Music Festival
Tickets are either lawn or reserved, with low-slung (9” or lower) chairs allowed within the lawn seating area, and concert-goers provided the option to bring in their own food and drink. This series also offers discounted tickets for youth ages 4-18. And, while individual tickets are available for each show, you can also build your own package with the Design-A-Series and receive up to 20% off.
VIP packages that include special parking and admission to the Intermission Reception start at $1,000 (tickets not included), and since the USUO is a nonprofit, a portion of your purchase supports the arts and is tax-deductible.
Make it a carefree night by taking free public transit from Park City Mountain, where there is plenty of free parking and a convenient transit stop. The Red and Lime busses will take you directly to the concert venue.
Calendar of Dates:
July 2:
Utah Symphony’s Patriot Pops featuring Capathia Jenkins
July 9:
Kool & The Gang with the Utah Symphony
July 10:
Kristin Chenoweth with the Utah Symphony
July 16:
Super Diamond with the Utah Symphony
July 17:
The Temptations with the Utah Symphony
July 23:
The Magical Music of Harry Potter
July 24:
Take Me Home: The Music of John Denver starring Jim Curry with the Utah Symphony
July 30:
Little River Band with the Utah Symphony
July 31:
1812 Overture with Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2
August 7:
The Beach Boys with the Utah Symphony
The resort’s other concert series, aptly-named the Deer Valley Concert Series, has not announced a series for this year, so we will add that in, if/when it’s shared.
COVID has placed Park City’s historic Egyptian Theatre on hiatus, and though they’re going forward with summertime Youtheatre offerings, they haven’t announced a line-up for 2021, as yet. I would encourage all Egyptian fans to consider supporting the theatre and help to get them back open by joining The Pharaoh Club or making a donation by clicking here.
Park City Institute is once again hosting its summertime Big Stars Bright Nights series, which will be held indoors at the Eccles Center, and includes seven shows, including the swingin’ style of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and concluding with county music legend Marty Stewart on Aug. 21. You can register to be notified when tickets go on sale by clicking here.
Calendar of Dates:
TBA:
Complexions Contemporary Ballet, “Bach to Bowie” (rescheduled performance)
July 10:
Upstate
July 17:
Jocelyn and Chris Arndt
July 24:
Special Guest Star
July 30:
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
August 14:
An Evening with Stephanie Land
August 21:
Marty Stuart
Concerts at Salt Lake’s beloved summer music venue, Red Butte Garden, are also on hold as of now, but the venue issued the following statement regarding the future of their shows, based on COVID status:
“Red Butte Garden is looking forward to resuming the popular Outdoor Concert Series as soon as it is safe to do so. We are in contact with state and university officials to ensure that we are informed of safety protocols and we are working closely with industry managers and agents to monitor which artists are planning to perform this summer and fall. Until we can enjoy live music again, we would like to bring you closer to the artists who have performed in the amphitheatre. Check out live-stream concerts at Keeping The Music Alive!”
Photo Credit: USANA Amphitheatre
USANA Amphitheatre, located on the western edge of Salt Lake County, is one of the state’s largest concert venues and has announced its full line-up of performances, all of which are shows rescheduled from summer of 2020. The venue is notorious for providing a rocking good time, and offers both reserved and lawn seating. Tickets for all shows can be purchased by clicking here.
Calendar of Dates:
June 11:
AJR – The OK Orchestra Tour
June 15:
Chicago – The Band & Rick Springfield
June 23:
Chris Stapleton’s All-American Roadshow w/Cheryl Crow & The Dirty Knobs w/Mike Campbell
June 29:
Santana / Earth, Wind & Fire: Miraculous Supernatural 2021 Tour
July 10:
Lindsey Stirling – Artemis Tour North America 2021
July 27:
Goo Goo Dolls with Lifehouse & Forest Blakk
August 5:
Backstreet Boys: DNA World Tour
August 8:
Alanis Morissette w/special guest Garbage & also appearing Liz Phair
August 12:
Maroon 5 & Meghan Trainor
September 8:
Megadeth and Lamb of God
September 18:
Matchbox Twenty & The Wallflowers
September 22:
KISS: End of the Road World Tour
September 29:
The Doobie Brothers & Michael McDonald
Located at the south end of the Salt Lake Valley, the Sandy Amphitheater is a 2,750-seat venue with both lawn and reserved seating. They’ve rescheduled many of their 2021 performances, but the only tickets on sale currently are for Trampled by Turtles & Caamp on July 13 and for KING & COUNTRY with Company I A Summer Tour on July 30.
Vivint Arena, located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, is the state’s largest indoor venue and hosts headlining tours.
Calendar of Dates:
June 3:
Justin Bieber
June 26:
JoJo Siwa
August 7:
Alan Jackson
September 17:
Celine Dion
September 24:
Luke Combs, Ashley McBryde & Ray Fulcher
October 1:
Michael Bublé
October 9:
Kane Brown
October 23:
Dan + Shay
October 30:
Andrea Bocelli
Also downtown, the Eccles Theatre hosts a wide array of entertainment, including touring Broadway productions, comedians and musical acts.
Calendar of Dates:
July 24:
Joe Bonamassa
July 31:
Jason Isbell
August 13:
Maks & Val Live
September 24:
Bill Maher
Calendar of Dates:
TBD:
Boz Scaggs
July 13:
Trampled by Turtles & Caamp
July 22:
David Gray
July 30:
For KING & COUNTRY
Located in nearby Kamas, the DeJoria Center offers an indoor venue and year-round programming, with a free Thursday Night summer concert series sponsored by Mountain Town Music throughout June and July. Each concert starts at 6:30, and be sure to order and pick up your dinner onsite at the State Road Restaurant to enjoy during the show.
Calendar of Dates:
June 24:
The Wyld
July 1:
Cactus Cola
July 7:
Big Blue Ox
July 15:
The Hardy Brothers
July 22:
Starvin’ Heart
July 29:
Troubadour77
Mountain Town Music will also present shows at Park Silly Sunday Market, at Miner’s Park on Main Street and at Woodenshoe Park in Peoa. Please visit their site here for more information.
The wide array of musical offerings is one of the many reasons so many Choose Park City. You can, too, by calling Christine Grenney at 435-640-4238, or visiting her website by clicking here.