Visit Salt Lake—it's sweet
4 Seasons of Adventure
Pack your sense of adventure—you've found the place where the Wasatch mountain peaks frame city streets. Sure, Salt Lake's famed for our winter powder (four legendary ski resorts just 30 minutes from downtown), but that's just one season's story. Summer brings families hiking through wildflower meadows before cooling off at a Jazz game or the Gateway fountains. Autumn paints our mountain canyons in gold, perfect for morning strolls that end at local coffee shops. Spring? That's when you might spot baby bison on Antelope Island before heading to the Eccles Theater for a Broadway show. Our soaring Wasatch Mountains rise dramatically from downtown Salt Lake, creating a place where every day offers both natural wonders and urban energy. And while we sit perfectly between the national parks with Yellowstone's geysers and Utah's red rock country, the real magic happens right here, where everyone can discover their own rhythm between mountain adventure and city life.
Planning Your Salt Lake Trip
When you're ready to head West of Conventional, rest assured that getting here is a snap, thanks to easy access by road, rail and air.
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Annual Events
Salt Lake knows how to have a good time all year long. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t some peak times to hit the mountain city and see what’s going on.
Kids & Families
Families will find a heaping dose of fun in Salt Lake— the city boasts a fair share of entertainment and adventure for the junior set that adults will love too.
LGBTQ Events
It’s a well-known fact that gay people throw the best parties. Of course, this includes festivals, too! There are tons of queer festivals and other special events happening in Salt Lake all year round.
Festivals & Special Events
Salt Lake has no shortage of festivals and special events throughout the year to help make your next visit an adventure you’ll never forget.
Concerts & Live Music
Salt Lake is alive with music! From homegrown talent to global acts, you can always find a concert to attend with friends or family in Salt Lake.
2025 Alta Snowflake Festival
Monday, March 24th Snowflake Yoga5:30pm │ Our Lady of the Snows│FreeWednesday, March 26thLearn How to Tie Dye with SnowWednesday, March 26th | 6 PM | Our Lady of the Snows | $5 |…
Little Women
Beloved Classic! … The treasured book by Louisa May Alcott comes to full musical life! Entwined in the hardships of the Civil War, Jo and her sisters meet life’s twists, heartaches…
Dancing With The Stars: LIVE! 2025 Tour
Live at the Eccles presents DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE 2025 Tour on March 27, 2025 at the Eccles Theater in downtown Salt Lake City. ArtTix is the official source for tickets for…
Ballet West's Aladdin
Sword fights, dazzling costumes, and a dancing camel! Performed in just over an hour with narration. The performance on March 29 at 7pm will be presented exclusively with Spanish…
Kelsea Ballerini
Kelsea Ballerini is coming to Delta Center on March 29 with special guests Maisie Peters and Marynn Taylor!