August Events in SLC - hot summer fun with music, entertainment, theatre, sports and more!
August is an amazing time for the arts, music and sports in Salt Lake City. Browse the list for dozens of terrific ways to get out and enjoy SLC's summertime!
Note: While we do our best to make sure all details are accurate, please call or visit the event's website to make sure times, dates, places and prices are correct.
The popular Park City Arts Festival features the work of more than 200 artists including visual arts, performance art, music, food and film.
Friday, July 31, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 1, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 2, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Historic Main Street in Park City
Weekend pass: $10 adults, $5 children, 5 and under free
Summit County residents freeMore »
Music and a summer evening go together like peanut butter and chocolate. Here's a list of the Salt Lake area's popular summer concert series, including the Twilight Concert Series, Red Butte Garden Concerts, Gallivan Center concerts and music events at Utah ski resorts. Many events are free. Browse the list, and you're almost sure to find an event that appeals to you.More »
There's plenty of free entertainment in the Salt Lake area during the summer, including free movie nights sponsored by community organizations throughout the Salt Lake Valley. Most are outdoors, so bring a blanket and a few of your best friends to enjoy a great movie and a beautiful summer evening!More »
15 free things to do in Utah for August, 2015 - concerts, movies, festivals, workshops and more! There's enough on this list to keep you busy and happy all month long.
RSL has a packed schedule in August, with three road and two home games:
Rio Tinto Stadium
9256 S. State St. in Sandy
801-727-2700
Individual Game Tickets $25-$500; see website for promotions.
All RSL games (home and away) will be broadcast on ESPN 700 radio.More »
The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals." From the creators of South Park comes 'The Book of Mormon'.
July 28-August 9
See website for show dates and times
Capitol Theatre
50 West 200 South
Contains explicit language.More »
The Bees' schedule for the month of August includes a home stand against Tacoma Aug. 1-3.
Spring Mobile Ballpark
77 West 1300 South
801-325-2273
Tickets $8-$24; see website or call for promotionsMore »
Monday Family Nights at Red Butte Garden feature music, dance, crafts and activities associated with the many cultures.
Shows start at 6 and 7 p.m.
General admission: adults $10, children 3-17 $6, and seniors 65+ $8
Red Butte Garden
300 Wakara Way
801-585-0556More »
Many of the world's best pro cyclists will race around Utah August 3-9, in the six-day, 58-mile Tour of Utah, covering some of the Beehive State's most demanding terrain. .
Monday-Sunday, Aug. 3-9, 2015, times and locations varyMore »
August brings sweet corn, tomatoes, squash and a lot more to Salt Lake area farmers markets. August and September are the best months for fresh produce in Utah, so take advantage and fill your basket with summer's bounty.More »
Note: While we do our best to make sure all details are accurate, please call or visit the event's website to make sure times, dates, places and prices are correct.
1. Park City Kimball Arts Festival
The popular Park City Arts Festival features the work of more than 200 artists including visual arts, performance art, music, food and film.
Friday, July 31, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 1, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 2, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Historic Main Street in Park City
Weekend pass: $10 adults, $5 children, 5 and under free
Summit County residents freeMore »
2. Summer Concerts
Music and a summer evening go together like peanut butter and chocolate. Here's a list of the Salt Lake area's popular summer concert series, including the Twilight Concert Series, Red Butte Garden Concerts, Gallivan Center concerts and music events at Utah ski resorts. Many events are free. Browse the list, and you're almost sure to find an event that appeals to you.More »
3. Free Summer Movies
There's plenty of free entertainment in the Salt Lake area during the summer, including free movie nights sponsored by community organizations throughout the Salt Lake Valley. Most are outdoors, so bring a blanket and a few of your best friends to enjoy a great movie and a beautiful summer evening!More »
4. Free Things to Do in August
15 free things to do in Utah for August, 2015 - concerts, movies, festivals, workshops and more! There's enough on this list to keep you busy and happy all month long.
5. Real Salt Lake
RSL has a packed schedule in August, with three road and two home games:
- Saturday, August 1, 5 p.m. @ DC United (KMYU)
- Saturday, August 8, Time TBD @ Vancouver White Caps (KMYU)
- Saturday, August 15, 8 p.m. vs. Portland Timbers (KMYU)
- Saturday, August 22, 8 p.m. vs. Seattle Sounders (KMYU)
- Saturday, August 29, 7 p.m. @ FC Dallas (KMYU)
Rio Tinto Stadium
9256 S. State St. in Sandy
801-727-2700
Individual Game Tickets $25-$500; see website for promotions.
All RSL games (home and away) will be broadcast on ESPN 700 radio.More »
6. 'The Book of Mormon' at Captitol Theatre
The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals." From the creators of South Park comes 'The Book of Mormon'.
July 28-August 9
See website for show dates and times
Capitol Theatre
50 West 200 South
Contains explicit language.More »
7. Salt Lake Bees
The Bees' schedule for the month of August includes a home stand against Tacoma Aug. 1-3.
Spring Mobile Ballpark
77 West 1300 South
801-325-2273
Tickets $8-$24; see website or call for promotionsMore »
8. Monday Family Nights at Red Butte Garden
Monday Family Nights at Red Butte Garden feature music, dance, crafts and activities associated with the many cultures.
- June 1 - Ailine's Touch of Polynesia
- June 8 - Divya School of Dance
- July 6 - Samba Fogo
- July 13 - Municipal Ballet Co. and Holy Water Buffalo
- August 3 - Yunuen Carrillo, Mariachi Alma de Mexico de Utah, and Ballet Viva el Folklore
- August 10 - Scariff School of Irish Dance
Shows start at 6 and 7 p.m.
General admission: adults $10, children 3-17 $6, and seniors 65+ $8
Red Butte Garden
300 Wakara Way
801-585-0556More »
9. Tour of Utah
Many of the world's best pro cyclists will race around Utah August 3-9, in the six-day, 58-mile Tour of Utah, covering some of the Beehive State's most demanding terrain. .
Monday-Sunday, Aug. 3-9, 2015, times and locations varyMore »
10. Farmers Markets
August brings sweet corn, tomatoes, squash and a lot more to Salt Lake area farmers markets. August and September are the best months for fresh produce in Utah, so take advantage and fill your basket with summer's bounty.More »