Salt Lake City Arts

'Bad' Brad: A Story of Blues, Blood and Legendary Jazz

Written By Andrew Dash Gillman

5 minute read

Meet Utah’s legendary DJ and blues musician, “Bad” Brad Wheeler. Take a peek into the history of Salt Lake City’s music scene through the memories of Bad Brad.

5 Utah Theaters Reviving Art, History and Architecture

Written By Taylor Hartman

4 minute read

Utah has a rich catalog of beautiful and historic buildings, each telling the unique story of its former inhabitants. But for history buffs and architecture lovers, few buildings can rival the drama and lore of old picture palaces and opera houses.

A Journey Through Utah’s Contemporary Artscapes

Written By Tiffini Porter

11 minute read

Consider visual art attractions as you’re planning your Beehive State travel itinerary.

A Navajo Artist Finds Her Beat and Shares It

Written By Samuel Jake

3 minute read

Rhonda "Honey" Duvall is a leader in Salt Lake City’s Navajo community, elevating the presence of indigenous culture through music and dance.

A Night Out at the Rabbithole

Written By Stephanie Doktor

6 minute read

Jazz means more than basketball in Utah. Jazz means music. The Rabbithole is just one example of Utah’s flourishing music scene.

Crucialfest: Required Listening

Written By Mitchell Reber

3 minute read

Crucialfest weaves metal and indie rock into the fabric of Salt Lake City

Digging Salt Lake City for 48 Hours

Written By Crai Bower

Looking for fun things to do in Salt Lake City? Check out our 48-hour guide to get the scoop on the most popular and under-the-radar attractions.

How-to Guide for Salt Lake City Conference Attendees: Food, Drink and Fun

Written By Matcha

Here’s everything you need to know to get the most out of your time before, during, and after your conference in Salt Lake City, Utah.

In the Key of Ski

Written By Catherine Reese Newton

5 minute read

A video tribute to the Utah Symphony musicians finding inspiration and rich notes in the mountains.

Insider's Guide to Salt Lake City Neighborhoods

Written By Matcha

Check out these neighborhoods on your next trip to Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City FanX: Geeking Out in the Nerdiest State in the Nation

Written By Arianna Rees

5 minute read

When it comes to Utah, you may never find a more fervent hive of fans and nerdery.

Salt Lake City: A Place to Play

Written By Catherine Reese Newton

2 minute read

Utah Symphony musicians say the state's one-two punch of arts and recreation is hard to beat.

Salt Lake City’s Must-See Street Art

Written By Sara Hobbs

4 minute read

Salt Lake City, Utah has more than 80 murals and art installations to discover. Come and see how these urban street artists showcase their own flavor and perspective.

Salt Lake's Tattoo Scene: Inclusivity is the New Frontier

Written By Stephanie Doktor

Traveling for tattoos is second nature for those seeking the perfect piece. Keep Salt Lake, the Crossroads of the West, in mind when planning your next piece.

Short List: Local Salt Lake City Nightlife Picks

Make the most of winter's shortened daylight by extending your Utah ski trip into the night. Sure, some resorts offer incredible night skiing — so, okay, after that — but then the night really gets going in downtown Ski City.

Step Into an Artistic Vision

Written By Katya Wagstaff

6 minute read

The columns of Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre slowly appear as you climb to its perch above downtown Salt Lake City. The theatre sits on the campus of the state’s flagship university with metropolitan lights below and mountains behind that rise several thousand feet off the valley floor to provide a backdrop to the east and south.

Sundance, Full Circle

Written By Cody Kirkland

5 minute read

When visiting the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, movies are only part of the experience.

Temple Square: The Geographical and Musical Heart of Salt Lake

Written By Mitchell Reber

6 minute read

Learn more about Temple Square: The Geographical and Musical Heart of Salt Lake City and home to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and their weekly performances.

The Salt of Sound: Live Music in Salt Lake City

Written By Visit Utah

8 minute read

Check out the live music scene while visiting Utah. Salt Lake City’s numerous music venues offer something for every music lover. Watch Salt of Sound for a taste.

Urban and RYE: An Intimate Mixture of Music and Local Eats

Written By Mitchell Reber

4 minute read

Come in and experience the unique fare from the RYE Diner, one of the best restaurants in Salt Lake City. Then enjoy the hot beats at the Urban Lounge.

Urban Vibe and Funeral Potatoes

Written By Mitchell Reber

5 minute read

For fun places to eat in Salt Lake City find the Garage on Beck. Check out the vintage artifacts, the fresh food (funeral potatoes) and the fine live music.

Utah’s Women Make History

Written By Darby Doyle

5 minute read

Walk in the footsteps of Utah’s earliest women’s suffrage leaders at sites throughout downtown Salt Lake City. Along the way, view public art installations commemorating voting rights and stop at trail-adjacent local women-owned businesses.

V Is for Variety

Written By Austen Diamond

4 minute read

Gary Vlasic, Salt Lake City’s premier event designer, creates spellbinding experiential design in a city that offers unparalleled freedom and space.

Where to See Women's Art in Utah

Written By Ashley Mae Hoiland

4 minute read

There’s no shortage of art galleries in Salt Lake City and across Utah's Wasatch Front. Beyond the major metropolitan areas, there are also small artist communities across the state where artists seeking a slower pace have flocked for decades. Here are a few recommendations for where you can experience art in Utah.

You Are Where You Eat: Salt Lake Latino’s Perfected Flavors

Written By Willy Palomo

4 minute read

Here is a guide for a day — or weekend — packed with some of the Salt Lake City's best Latino cuisine, brought to you by the hands who have cared and perfected their flavors for centuries.