Summer Guide 

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We Be Jammin'
Here's how we get our groove back: Summer music festivals
By Erin Moore

Deer Valley Music Festival
July 23 - Aug. 7
Snow Park Amphitheater, Park City
From the classics to the rockin'-est of blues, Park City's beloved Deer Valley Music Festival has something for everyone, with dates spanning all the way into August. While many dates are already sold out, several still remain.
Tickets: Vary by show
deervalleymusicfestival.org

Excellence Concert Series
July 24 - Aug. 31
Gallivan Center, SLC / Holladay City Hall Park, Holladay
The sound of excellence will once again grace the summertime air of downtown SLC—and Holladay, too! Excellence Concert Series spotlights local music of the classical, jazz, folk and soul varieties, to name just a few.
Tickets: Free
excellenceconcerts.org

Beethoven Festival 2021
July 26 - Aug. 23
City Park Bandstand, Park City
Starting every Monday at 6:15 p.m. between July 19 – Aug. 23, this free "Chamber Music in the Park" series of concerts is perfect for the Beethoven fan in your life, because that's the focus.
Tickets: Free
pcmusicfestival.com

Red Butte Outdoor Concert Series
July 30 - Sept. 30
Red Butte Gardens, SLC
While one may have to duel with the wine-sipping Garden Members to get a good spot on the lawn, Red Butte Garden is still one of the most beautiful venue spaces in SLC, and boy, have they got an amazing line-up this year, with dates to suit all tastes.
Tickets: Vary by show and Garden member status
redbuttegarden.org/concerts

HIVE Festival
Aug. 6 - 7
Utah State Fairpark, SLC
A new addition to the Utah Festival circuit, the HIVE Festival centers rap and hip hop artists from all over, bringing in big names like Post Malone and $uicideboy$—and more.
Tickets: $149.50 Friday single-day GA; $199.50 Saturday single-day GA; $349 2-day GA; $650 VIP; hivefestival.com

Das Energi
Aug. 13 - 14
The Great Saltair, Magna
Das right, Das Energi is back for another banging summer out by the lake, with dozens of EDM acts joining the lineup.
Tickets: $200 GA for both days; $110 for single day; dasenergifestival.com

Craft Lake City
Aug. 13 - 15
Utah State Fairpark, SLC
Ritt Momney is the musical focal point of the local-focused craft festival, and he'll be performing the first Friday night of the fest. The rest of the SLUG Mag-affiliated fest features a delightful cornucopia of local talent.
Tickets: $13 presale; $15 day-of-show; $30 presale VIP; $35 day-of-show VIP for Ritt Momney. For DIY festival: $7 presale, $10 day-of-show; craftlakecity.com

Ogden Twilight
Aug. 13 - Sept. 25
Ogden Amphitheater, Ogden
Ogden Twilight is back, and while season passes are sold out, tickets remain for dates including Spoon, Noah Cyrus and Purity Ring. Go get 'em!
Tickets: $10 - $15
ogdentwilight.com

Deer Valley Concert Series
Aug. 14 - Sept. 5
Snow Park Amphitheater, Park City
Another Deer Valley series worth noting, this one includes dates featuring Indigo Girls, Dark Star Orchestra and Sheryl Crow.
Tickets: Vary by show, deervalley.com

Twilight Concert Series
Aug. 19 - Sept. 24
Gallivan Center, SLC
Like Ogden Twilight, Salt Lake's Twilight Concert Series has returned with triumph. Headlining acts include Big Boi, Thundercat, Neon Trees, St. Vincent and Lake Street Dive.
Tickets: $10 presale, $15 day-of-show; $50 VIP or season pass; twilightconcerts.com

Fort Desolation Fest
Aug. 20 - 22
Cougar Ridge Resort, Torrey
This newcomer to the festival scene brings camping and music together at the gateway to Capitol Reef National Park. Acts like Paul Cauthen, The White Buffalo and Lilly Hiatt will make the festival's debut against the red cliffs oh-so beeyooteeful.
Tickets: $165 for weekend pass; $215 - $285 for weekend camping and festival
fortdesolationfest.com

Moab Music Festival
Aug. 30 - Sept. 16
Multiple Venues, Moab
Take a river-rafting trip to a classical concert on the banks of the Colorado River, or enjoy some of the entertainment spread out around the Moab area, like at the picturesque Red Cliffs Lodge.
Tickets: Vary by show
moabmusicfest.org

Ogden Music Festival
Sept. 3 - 5
Fort Buenaventura, Ogden
Not to be confused with Ogden Twilight, this Labor Day weekend fest features a slew of local and non-local talent in the rock, folk and Americana realms, all in one camping-friendly setting.
Tickets: $25 - $130
ofoam.org/ogden-music-festival

Park City Song Summit
Sept. 8 - 12
Multiple Venues, Park City
Another blessed addition to Utah summer, this anti-festival spotlights intimate conversations with artists that complement performances, which will be held at venues around Park City.
Tickets: $25 - $100 GA; $150 three-day lawn passes; Summit passes $1,500 - $2,500
parkcitysongsummit.com

Bullfrog Spas Concert Series
Sept. 14 - 17
Utah State Fairpark, SLC
Fans of the Utah State Fair can hope to catch special performances by exciting acts like STYX, REO Speedwagon, Jon Pardi and Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias.
Tickets: $35-$349; utahstatefair.com

Kilby Block Party
Oct. 2
The Granary District, SLC
A follow-up of sorts to Kilby Court's 2019 celebration of their 20th anniversary, Kilby Court kids can look forward to big acts like Young The Giant and Built to Spill, plus locals like iDKHOW, The Moss, Sammy Brue and Anais Chantal.
Tickets: $49 GA; $100 VIP
kilbycourt.com

Superbloom Music Festival
Oct. 9
OC Tanner Amphitheater, Springdale
With a delayed debut thanks to the pandemic, this festival—spawned by the local super-folk-star band The National Parks—will take place just outside of beautiful Zion National Park as summer finally yields to fall.
Tickets: $75 GA
superbloomfest.com