While walking along Salt Lake’s Bonneville Shoreline trail overlooking our little urban gem nestled in the mountains, you might hear some familiar tunes. Yup—the hills are alive with the sound of the Red Butte Garden Concert Series. In an incomparable setting, the Red Butte Concert Series is one of our summer must-do’s. Between top-name acts like Indigo Girls, Stray Cats, The Beach Boys and more, and the insanely beautiful backdrop of Salt Lake’s Wasatch Range, Red Butte’s Concert Series offers up aural pleasure with a heaping dose of nature. Add the fact that you can bring in your own cooler (yes, that means your favorite red, bubbly, or oat soda, and food) and this concert series is hard to beat as a way to round out a day of sightseeing nearby at the Hogle Zoo, This is the Place Heritage Park, the Natural History Museum, or the Gardens themselves — all included on the Connect Attractions Pass.
Tickets for events go on sale to the public in 2 waves, May 2, 2024 and May 16, 2024.
Artist frequently remark on the beauty of the venue during shows, and you’ll see and hear why. Cool canyon breezes waft over the crowd, while the sun sets and the music swells. Bring your picnic blanket or camp chairs, and settle in with an always animated crowd on the cool, green grass of Red Butte Garden.
The 2024 line up:
- Tuesday, June 4: Burning Spear + Xavier Rudd
- Thursday, June 13: Umphrey’s McGee with Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country
- Monday, June 17: KALEO with Vincent Lima
- Wednesday, June 19: Matt Kearney with Donovan Frankenreiter
- Wednesday, June 26: The String Cheese Incident
- Sunday, July 7: Blues Traveler + JJ Grey & Mofro
- Wednesday, July 10: Lyle Lovett and his Large Band
- Sunday, July 14: Portugal. The Man with Spoon Benders
- Monday, July 15: The Revivalists with Hiss Golden Messenger
- Tuesday, July 16: SLASH – S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival featuring Keb' Mo', Samantha Fish, Jackie Venson
- Tuesday, July 23: Lake Street Dive with Celisse
- Thursday, July 25: Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue with Big Boi
- Monday, July 29: Melissa Etheridge + Jewel
- Wednesday, July 31: Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo with The Vindys
- Monday, August 5: Stray Cats with The Midnight Cowgirls
- Tuesday, August 6: Charley Crockett
- Sunday, August 11: Gary Clark Jr.
- Thursday, August 15: Yonder Mountain String Band, Railroad Earth, & Leftover Salmon
- Friday, August 16: O.A.R. with Fitz & The Tantrums
- Sunday, August 18: The Beach Boys
- Monday, August 19: Shakey Graves
- Tuesday, August 20: The Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes
- Tuesday, August 27: Pink Martini featuring China Forbes
- Thursday, September 5: The Airborne Toxic Event
- Sunday, September 8: KEANE
- Monday, September 9: Buena Vista Social Orchestra
- Thursday, September 12: Vance Joy with Tiny Habits
- Tuesday, September 17: The Indigo Girls + Amos Lee
- Wednesday, September 18: Crowded House
- Tuesday, September 24: Rodrigo y Gabriela
And since Salt Lake is such a welcoming scene, don’t hesitate to bring the kids—the Red Butte Garden Concert Series is 100% family friendly.
Nestled in Salt Lake’s east foothills, Red Butte is an upscale atmosphere with acoustics that only mountains can create. Pack a cooler, and some savory snacks, and get ready for an unparalleled evening of music and nature.
This concert series is a hot item in Salt Lake, and shows regularly sell out. Don’t wait, and get you Red Butte Outdoor Concert tickets here.
