Stuff To Do In Utah (08/20): Grid City Fest 2026

If everyone in Utah helped dig with pickaxes and shovels, it would only take 7 days of labor to reach Black Rock and meet the pirate king billionaires at Burning Man.

Don't Miss This Week

Grid City Fest 2026

A massive, 100% free three-day music festival celebrating homegrown talent in South Salt Lake.

Muse - The Wow! Signal Tour

A highly-anticipated, sci-fi stadium rock spectacle.

Thursday, August 20

Live music: Catch Gov't Mule in a picturesque garden setting at Red Butte, or head to the Granary District for an energetic celebration of Latin culture at Carnaval de Barrio 2026.

Workshops and whimsy: Hone your writing craft at the West Valley Writers Group, practice your Tarot reading skills in Riverton over tea, or enjoy a free, family-friendly outdoor theater performance downtown.

Friday, August 21

Rock and roll: The legends of yacht-rock and power-pop arrive with TOTO, Christopher Cross, and The Romantics, while Josh Johnson's Comedy Band Camp offers a blend of stand-up and live music.

Something for everyone: Watch the pros at Tony Hawk's Vert Alert, learn heritage cooking at the Milpa Kitchen Series, or peer through large telescopes at a library Star Party.

More:

• Attend the All Ability Activity at Draper Library.

• 2026 Milpa Kitchen Series: Summer Sopa de Milpa

Saturday, August 22

Concerts under the stars: Enjoy a major outdoor show with Sofi Tukker with LP Giobbi in Ogden, or head to the mountains for Ian Munsick at Deer Valley.

Community and comedy: Catch Josh Johnson at Kingsbury Hall, celebrate Pooh Bear's 100th Birthday, or enjoy the high-energy Dancing Under the Stars spectacular.

More:

• Celebrate local food at the 11th Annual 100 Mile Meal.

Monday, August 24

Global rhythms and local vibes: Celebrate the August Moon with traditional Chinese folk music, or enjoy a Latin music icon during the Ricardo Montaner tour.

More:

• Sing along to The Greatest Showman in Sandy City.
• Experience Diamond Rio live.
• Connect with foodies at the Millcreek Cookbook Club.

Tuesday, August 25

Big stage shows: The folk-pop sensation Noah Kahan hits the stadium, alongside a heavy metal double-header with Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte.

More:

• See Mt. Joy in Ogden.
• Listen to Basin & Grange on the NHMU terrace.

• Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte
• Noah Kahan with Gigi Perez
• Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte: North American Tour 2026

Wednesday, August 26

Pop and exploration: Catch the high-octane 5 Seconds of Summer tour, or take an educational trip through the Rio Tinto Kennecott Visitor Experience.

More:

• Take a Full Moon Lift Ride.
• Watch a Ukrainian film screening.
• Join the Letter Writing Social.
• Try Book-Crafting at Marmalade.

Thursday, August 27

Music summits and shows: Attend the Park City Song Summit, or enjoy Bryson Tiller in West Valley City.

More:

• See BYU Women's Soccer.
• Catch Sounds of Summer at the library.
• Watch the Johnson Files Improv Show.
• Learn Handbells.

Friday, August 28

Festivals and folk: Explore the Park City Creative Festival or the Sunflower Community Garden Marketplace.

More:

• Watch Polynesian Entertainers in the park.
• See Dylan Scott in the mountains.
• Check out the Patriotic Chalk Art Festival.
• Visit You've Got a Friend in Ogden.

• Dylan Scott at Canyons Village Amphitheater

Saturday, August 29

The big headline: Catch Goose headlining the Twilight Concert Series in downtown SLC.

More:

• Celebrate SnowWiesn Oktoberfest at Snowbasin.
• See Water for Elephants on tour.
• Watch Chalk the Walk.
• Hear Heather Headley with the Utah Valley Symphony.

• Twilight Concert Series: Goose

Sunday, August 30

Rocking the end of summer: Finish the month with Styx & Chicago or a heavy-hitting night with DevilDriver.

More:

• Shop the Park Silly Sunday Market.