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Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Crowds facing the outdoor stage at Red Butte Garden, with mountains behind
File photograph. Photo: B. Crosby · Used with permission for destination coverage · Visit Salt Lake

Music in the foothills

Summer concerts at Red Butte Garden are set against the foothills.

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Red Butte Garden and Arboretum

Themed gardens and natural areas in the foothills by the University of Utah, plus a summer concert series.

Plan your visit: access, parking and practical details

Check the operator’s current fees, reservations, parking, transit, restrooms and accessibility arrangements before leaving. Confirm specific mobility or sensory needs directly with the venue.

Official visitor information ↗

Red Butte Garden sits in the foothills next to the University of Utah, with themed gardens and natural areas above the Salt Lake Valley. What is in bloom changes through the seasons.

The garden also runs classes, workshops, concerts and evening events, which can have their own tickets separate from daytime admission. The Natural History Museum of Utah is nearby.

A crowd seated on the lawn in front of the Red Butte outdoor stage
File photograph. Photo: S. Buckley · Used with permission for destination coverage · Visit Salt Lake

An evening on the lawn

Check the garden’s concert calendar for performance dates, tickets and event-specific entry rules.

Garden and concert information →

Before you go

Check bloom updates, weather and whether an event needs its own ticket. Some paths are steep.

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