2024 Summer Guide 

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• Courtesy photo
• Alanis Morissette

Summer Concerts
Big names at big venues highlight a summer of terrific concert options.
By Emilee Atkinson and Scott Renshaw

There is no shortage of summer music in Utah. The season is jam packed with huge shows, and it can be hard to keep track. Never fear, though: Here's a list of some of the biggest shows and all of the info you need to plan your epic, music-filled summer.

Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
May – October
5150 Upper Ridge Road, West Valley City
livenation.com
The venue formerly known as USANA Amphitheatre for 20 years continues to be the seasonal hot spot for some of the biggest touring acts in the world. The loaded lineup for 2024 includes Brooks & Dunn, James Taylor, Red Hot Chili Peppers, New Kids on the Block with Paula Abdul and DJ Jazzy Jeff, Hootie & the Blowfish, Alanis Morissette, Santana with Counting Crows, Rob Zombie with Alice Cooper, Train with REO Speedwagon, Hozier, Def Leppard, Lainey Wilson and Imagine Dragons.

• Shea Lindsey
• The National Parks

Sandy Amphitheater
May - September
1245 E. 9400 South
sandyamp.com
The South Valley venue offers outdoor performances in a more intimate environment, but still with some big names. Scheduled performers this year include Brothers Osborne, The Decemberists, Norah Jones, Air Supply, Koe Wetzel, Walker Hayes, Howard Jones with ABC and Haircut 100, and The National Parks, plus tribute acts showcasing the music of Queen, ABBA and The Eagles.

Ogden Twilight
May – September
Ogden Amphitheater, 343 E 25th St, Ogden
Ogdentwilight.com
The baby sibling of the SLC Twilight Series, Ogden Twilight brings the fun up north a ways to offer even more variety to concertgoers. 2024 marks the ninth year for the series, which is insanely popular in Ogden; good luck finding a parking spot or tickets to a show on any night of the series. Shows officially start on Thursday, May 16, and have dates clear until September. Some artists you can expect are Phoenix, Metric, Cannons, Washed Out, Ben Böhmer, Diplo, St. Vincent and many others. Check out the lineup and grab tickets before they're gone.

Ogden Music Festival
Friday, May 31 – Sunday, June 2
Fort Buenaventura 2450 A Ave., Ogden
ofoam.org
Why come to Ogden if you're not going to stop in at Ogden Music Festival? I mean, there are plenty of reasons to head there, but if you're a fan of bluegrass, folk and acoustic music in general, you do not want to miss this festival. Some of the acts you'll get to see this year are Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Sarah Jarosz, Hays Carll, Celisse, Say She She, Las Cafeteras, Pixie & The Partygrass Boys, and many more. Head to Ogden Music Festival's website for all show details, as well as information for volunteering, if that's your bag.

• Danny Clinch
• Jason Isbell

Deer Valley Music Festival
June – August
2250 Deer Valley Drive South, Park City
deervalley.com
If you're in the mood for a show and a gorgeous view, you won't want to miss any of the shows of the Deer Valley Music Festival, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Bring your coziest blanket, pre-order a picnic from the venue and have a relaxing evening of beautiful music with a view. In addition to showcase performances by the likes of Leslie Odom, Jr. with the Utah Symphony, headliners include Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, Ziggy Marley, Michael Franti & Spearhead and The Dead South.

Red Butte Outdoor Concert Series
June – September
Red Butte Garden Amphitheater, 2188 Red Butte
Canyon Rd, SLC
redbuttegarden.org/concerts
Seeing shows at the Red Butte Amphitheater is an experience all its own. With the beautiful backdrop of greenery, listeners are treated to a top-notch experience each time they go to a show at this stunning location. This year's Outdoor Concert Series has some excellent talent that you won't want to miss. Tickets for shows do often sell out, so keep that in mind when watching for artists you want to see. The first wave includes sets from Burning Spear and Xavier Rudd, Kaleo, Matt Kearney, The String Cheese Incident and The Revivalists, to name a few. In wave two you can catch Gary Clark Jr., Shakey Graves, Pink Martini and The Airborne Toxic event, among many others.

Fort Desolation Fest
Thursday, June 6 – Saturday, June 8
Cougar Ridge Resort, 800 S 600 East, Torrey
fortdesolation.com
If you're in the mood to get away and head out of town for an adventure, Fort Desolation Fest should be your destination. Head down south to listen to great tunes, even do some camping while you're there. Reserve an on-site camping spot or check out this year's new glamping feature. The lineup this year includes Black Pumas, Sierra Ferrell, Paul Cauthen, The Record Company, Jaime Wyatt, The Lil Smokies, Pokey LaFarge, Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band, Olivia Wolf and Cory Mon.

Utah Blues Festival
Friday, June 14 – Saturday, June 15
Gallivan Center 50 E. 200 South, SLC
Utahbluesfest.org
Nearly 10 years on, the Utah Blues Festival returns once more to bring you all of your blues favorites to one place. This year you can catch Larry McCray, Tab Benoit, Dennis Jones, Cash Box Kings, Sue Foley, Southern Avenues, and many more. Enjoy some great music and attend the various free workshops.

• Ebru Yildiz
• Thee Sacred Souls

Twilight Concert Series
June – August
Gallivan Center, 50 E. 200 South, SLC
saltlakearts.org
Before Kilby Block Party, before Das Energi, there was the Twilight Concert Series. Creeping ever closer to its 40th (!) year, the Twilight Concert Series has continued to recognize incredible national acts alongside our own beloved locals. It typically has a diverse lineup that appeals to a wide range of listeners. The shows start officially on Friday, June 21 and have dates through August. Don't sleep on getting tickets! They tend to go fast. Here are some of the artists you can expect in this year's lineup: Laufy, Thee Sacred Souls, Watchhouse, Jungle, The Marías, Alex G and many others, including awesome locals.

Country Fan Fest
Wednesday, July 24 – Saturday, July 27
Deseret Peak Complex 2930 UT-112,
Grantsville
Countryfanfest.com
Discover the electrifying lineup of country music's brightest stars set to grace the stages of Country Fan Fest. Explore the artist roster below to find out who's performing on each day of this unforgettable music festival at the Deseret Peak Complex in Tooele County. This year's lineup includes Neal McCoy, Graham Barham, Riley Green, Chase Rice, Aaron Watson, Abby Anderson, Bailey Zimmerman and many others.

Urban Arts Festival
Saturday, July 27 – Sunday July 28
The Gateway 400 W. 200 South, SLC
utaharts.org
The Urban Arts Festival is your one-stop shop to see great performances, buy gorgeous art and just have an overall great time with those in your community. "Rooted in the social and cultural life of the community, Urban Arts Festival provides a platform for cultural art, music, and performance," their website reads. There's plenty of activities for everyone, including kids, so feel free to bring the whole fam! Keep an eye on the website for a full list of activities that will be at the festival and for the lineup of music acts.

Das Energi
Friday, Aug. 9 – Saturday, Aug. 10
The Saltair 12408 W Saltair Dr, Magna
dasenergifestival.com
SLC has become well-known over the years for its ever-growing EDM scene. Each year, thousands head to The Saltair to dance to the very best the genre has to offer. For the last decade or so Das Energi has continued to grow and become a favorite of ravers and connoisseurs of dance music. Here are some of the artists you can expect at one of the biggest EDM events in the state: Above & Beyond, Rezz, Sevon Lions and Subtronics. According to the website, the full lineup is yet to come. So keep an eye out for that, and get your tickets before they sell out.

Park City Song Summit
Thursday, Aug. 15 – Saturday, Aug. 17
Newpark Town Center 1389 Center Drive,
Park City
parkcitysongsummit.com
The Park City Song Summit is a unique event that combines music and wellness. "Park City Song Summit was started out of a passion for music and a mission to bring clarity and normalcy to the struggles musicians, artists, and music lovers alike face around mental health and dependency," according to the event's website. Here's a taste of some of the performers who will be in attendance: Anders Osborne & Jackie Greene, Cimafunk, Cory Mon, Jobi Riccio, Josh Kelley and many more.