The Phantom of the Opera has played to 140 million people in 35 countries and has grossed over $6 billion in 38 years. And, people still can’t get enough of it–evidenced by the fact there are 24 shows at the Eccles that seem to be selling very well. We guess the spectacle, music, romance and that chandelier will never get old. 

The Utah Jazz rebuilding campaign continues as they run all the options for the NBA draft in June. There are just three more home games, with tickets as low as $17. Go root for the boys as we go up against the Denver Nuggets. 

Salt Lake City comes alive this week with can’t-miss concerts, big games, vibrant arts, and unique local events. From Led ZepAgain and the Utah Symphony to Flamenco Fiesta, Alicia Villarreal, DENM, the Downtown Farmers Market, and a stunning Great Salt Lake art installation, there’s something happening every day.

Happy Valentine’s! Whether you’re planning a romantic night out or just looking for something fun to do, Downtown Friend of the Week Stuart at Gastronomic has you covered with a curated list of restaurant specials—so stop stressing and make that reservation. Beyond dinner, the week is packed with can’t-miss events: from Sudan Archives’ genre-bending live show and a laugh-out-loud stage version of Clue, to live symphony performances, ballet premieres, comedy legends, and cozy date ideas like ice skating and free mat pilates. Whatever your vibe—culture, comedy, music, or movement—there’s something happening every night to make this Valentine’s week unforgettable. 💕

This weekend is stacked with culture, music, and food worth leaving the house for. From a free Sundance screening and Mahler at Abravanel Hall, to rival Mexican rap legends sharing a stage and a psychedelic festival at The Gateway, there’s something happening every night. Top it off with a Farmers Markets under a fighter jet and a whisper-thin masala dosa hiding inside a South Indian vegetarian restaurant—and you’ve got plans.

From a monumental new UMOCA exhibition reimagining the American West to Sundance film screenings, Utah Opera’s Fidelio, outdoor art and dance parties, live music, and Jazz games, this week in Salt Lake City is packed. Here’s your guide to the can’t-miss arts, culture, and entertainment from Wednesday through Saturday.

From ice skating lessons and live concerts to symphony performances, dance premieres, and Utah Mammoth hockey, this week is packed with things to do in Salt Lake City. Plus, don’t miss a vibrant flea market, free organ concert, and our Bite of the Week: a hidden Indian fusion gem near The Gateway.

Downtown SLC is serving festive fun for every kind of holiday mood. Meet Santa at Asher Adams or City Creek, unwind with bluegrass at Gracie’s, plan ahead for New Year’s Eve at The Gateway, catch The Nutcracker or a Godzilla marathon, and wrap it all up with some post-holiday self-gifting at the Downtown Farmers Market.

Downtown SLC is wrapped in holiday magic this week. Sing along at the Delta Center, light a Chanukah candle with neighbors, honor lives lost at Pioneer Park, and soak in timeless traditions like The Nutcracker, Kurt Bestor, Holiday Pops, and family concerts with Santa. From intimate nativity performances to garage rock with a giving twist, the season is shining bright Downtown.

Downtown SLC lights up this week with an eclectic lineup: angelic harmonies from One Voice Children’s Choir, gavn!’s heartfelt folk-pop, Cirque du Soleil’s dazzling holiday acrobatics, a laugh-out-loud one-man comedy, and the timeless magic of Ballet West’s Nutcracker. Add in vivid new artwork at the Main Library, the Winter Farmers Market’s local treasures, and stirring Utah Symphony performances for a week packed with beauty, heart, and holiday spirit.

Kick off the weekend with a hilarious Santa roast at Wiseguys, stroll through the iconic Temple Square Christmas lights, and feel the power of Messiah at Abravanel Hall. Celebrate Small Business Saturday at the new Central City Gift Exchange, then wrap up with the dazzling A Drag Queen Christmas at Capitol Theatre.

Downtown SLC comes alive this weekend with art, music, and festive cheer. From RDT’s emotionally rich Ovation program and the Bells at Temple Square’s annual holiday concert to Motown hits with the Utah Symphony, there’s something for every mood. Enjoy ice skating at Gallivan, shop the Winter Farmers Market for Thanksgiving essentials, savor a cozy morning at Milk & Cookies with Santa, and wander Gateway’s Winter Wonderland filled with glowing installations and seasonal treats.

From icy adventures to Italian indulgence, Downtown SLC is buzzing this week. See Frozen & Encanto on ice, rock out with Geoff Tate, or catch the soulful harmonies of Infinity Song. Experience Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique, Ballet West’s enchanting The Dream, treasure hunt at the Urban Flea Market, and savor Galeano’s handmade pasta on Main Street.

Downtown SLC hits all the right notes this week! 90s icons Garbage rock The Complex, Ballet West dazzles with Romeo & Juliet, and the Utah Symphony unleashes Mahler’s Titan Symphony. Explore a moving civil rights photo exhibit at the Library, solve Crimes at the Clark, catch a Robert Redford film fest, and savor perfection at Copper Common.

Downtown SLC comes alive this week with unforgettable experiences—SB Dance brings avant-garde performance under the stars, the Utah Symphony performs Harry Potter in concert, and Trash Panda Drum Group lights up Main Street. Savor Greek Festival traditions, see Japanese Breakfast at Twilight, stroll the Farmers Market, and enjoy Marisela live at Capitol Theatre.

Discover the best of Salt Lake City this weekend! Dance with Bomba Marilé at their free Afro-Puerto Rican concert at Eccles Theater, explore art, cars & live music at Urban Arts Festival, see Jesse & Joy live, and meet reptiles at Discovery Gateway. Start your day at The Rose Establishment before heading to the Farmers Market for fresh, local flavors.

Downtown is hurting.

This week’s Main Street fire destroyed beloved local businesses and left dozens of employees suddenly without work. Our neighbors need us now more than ever—donate to the Main Street Bar Block Fire Employee Assistance Program at downtownslc.org and help them get back on their feet.