Utah Concert Archives - Utah Concert Review

October 14, 2026October 14, 2026

Garth Brooks

Garth Brooks • October 8, 2026 • Delta Center

Reviewed by Kevin Rolfe

Photographed by Ben Krebs

We spend our summers going to so many amazing concerts. As the summer winds down, we think over the various shows we’ve had the opportunity to cover and start to narrow down which shows were the best of the season. But right when we’ve come to some decisions, Country Music Legend Garth Brooks announces, just as the seasons begin to change, that he will be bringing his “Blame It All On My Roots” Tour to the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.

October 10, 2026October 12, 2026

Judah and the Lion

Judah and the Lion • Colby • October 8, 2026 • The Depot

Reviewed and Photographed by Emma Mae Burtnett

Judah and the Lion at The Depot in Salt Lake City. — Photo Credit: Emma Mae Burtnett

Judah and the Lion filled up the Depot in Salt Lake City last night with a wide range of music all in one show. As a recent Salt Lake transplant, I have been eager to get out into the music scene here and have not been disappointed. This was my first time at The Depot, and I was pleasantly surprised. I think my favorite quality, and something I have found to be unique to the Depot, is their exterior sound system, which plays the live show’s audio out to the street. I hadn’t seen Judah and the Lion since their tour in 2019, the Pep Talks Worldwide Tour, where I saw them in Atlanta at the Coca-Cola Roxy. They brought just as much energy this time around, if not more.

October 7, 2026October 8, 2026

Brandon Flowers

Brandon Flowers • September 11, 2026 • Red Butte Garden

Reviewed by Kevin Rolfe

Photographed by Rob Loud

Brandon Flowers in Salt Lake City — Photo Credit: Rob Loud

We get to cover quite a few shows here at Utah Concert Review. During the summer concert season, we cover so many shows that sometimes we can get caught up in the fast-paced nature of what we do. But then there are some shows that come through town where everything seems to slow down, making it possible for us to settle in and savor the moment. Such was the case when Brandon Flowers, frontman of The Killers, made a solo tour stop in Salt Lake City at the beautiful Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre.

October 6, 2026October 6, 2026

Empire of the Sun

Empire of the Sun • Polo & Pan • Midnight Generation • October 1, 2026 • Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre

Reviewed and Photographed by Marlo Matamoros

Empire of the Sun at Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre in Utah. — Photo Credit: Marlo Matamoros

Empire of the Sun brought their Ask the God: Afterlife Tour with Polo & Pan and Midnight Generation. I arrived at the Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre right before Midnight Generation was about to hit the stage. The crowd was still making their way into the venue.

October 6, 2026October 6, 2026

Breaking Benjamin

Breaking Benjamin • Chevelle • Starset • Kami Kehoe • September 30, 2026 • Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre

Reviewed and Photographed by Sam Howard

Breaking Benjamin at Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre in Utah. — Photo Credit: Sam Howard

For most who grew up playing Halo on the Xbox, Breaking Benjamin is a legend in the rock and roll scene, and for nearly 30 years, they have curated a die-hard fanbase that filled the entire Utah First Credit Union Amphitheater. With a lineup of bands such as Starset and Chevelle, this show was about to be a perfect night for fans of this genre of music.

October 6, 2026October 6, 2026

Coheed and Cambria

Coheed and Cambria • The Home Team • September 30, 2026 • The Complex

Reviewed and Photographed by Colton Kresser

Coheed and Cambria at The Complex in Salt Lake City. — Photo Credit: Colton Kresser

Coheed & Cambria played their final headlining show of the year – minus a couple of festivals still left – here in Salt Lake City at The Complex, with direct and only support from The Home Team.

Coheed holds a special place in my musical palette, being that they were part of the first concert I had ever been to. I was 12 years old or so and in the 7^th grade when my dad bought us tickets to see Linkin Park, Coheed & Cambria, and others on their Minutes to Midnight tour. Reflecting on it now, I’m having a hard time believing that will have been 20 years ago in 2027. At the time, Coheed didn’t have quite the musical catalogue that they do now. With three albums under their belts, including 2005’s Good Apollo I’m Burning Star IV Volume One: From Fear Through the Eyes of Madness. – Anyone figure out what that means yet? No? Me either.

October 5, 2026October 5, 2026

Chance The Rapper

Chance The Rapper • September 29, 2026 • The Union Events Center

Reviewed and Photographed by Cameo Tamala

Chance The Rapper in Salt Lake City at The Union Events Center. — Photo Credit: Cameo Tamala

Chance The Rapper performed at The Union Events Center on Tuesday, September 29, as part of his Coloring Book 10th anniversary tour. Going into the show, I knew Chance’s songs, but I definitely wasn’t as familiar with his music as many of the fans in the audience. I came in as a listener and left as a fan.

September 30, 2026October 1, 2026

LØLØ

LØLØ • September 28, 2026 • Metro Music Hall

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

LØLØ in Concert in Salt Lake City at Metro Music Hall. — Photo Credit: Kevin Rolfe

LØLØ brought her unique combination of pop-punk attitude, sharp humor, and brutally honest songwriting to Metro Music Hall in Salt Lake City. She made a huge impression last year when she opened for Simple Plan in Sandy. I was excited to see her out on her own headlining tour. It’s really great to see the momentum building for LØLØ. As I walked into Metro Music Hall, I could see fans already in great form. They were dancing and even singing to the songs coming through the speakers. I could tell this was going to be a fun night.

September 25, 2026September 29, 2026

Five Finger Death Punch

Five Finger Death Punch • Cody Jinks • Eva Under Fire • September 22, 2026 • Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre

Reviewed and Photographed by Sam Howard

Five Finger Death Punch in Concert In Utah — Photo Credit: Sam Howard

We are nearing the end of Utah First Credit Union’s season of concerts and with the last handful of shows, Five Finger Death Punch was a perfect addition to the lineup. Though the weather brought on a little bit of rain and a temporary lightning delay of the show, the fans refused to shy away from getting to see this performance. As the crowd filed back in from seeking shelter from the lightning delay, it was time to prepare for a lineup of music that can only be described as musical whiplash in more ways than one.

September 24, 2026September 28, 2026

Darius Rucker

Darius Rucker • September 17, 2026 • Days of ’47 Arena

Reviewed and Photographed by Mike Ferguson

I had the wonderful opportunity to see Darius Rucker at the Utah State Fair on Thursday, September 17th at the Days of ’47 Arena. Rucker has a loyal fanbase here in Utah. When the announcement was made that he would be playing the State Fair, I imagine people made their plans to get inside the venue where they usually watch the rodeo to see one of their favorite artists.