Leanna Firestone • Abby Cates • June 1, 2026 • Soundwell
Reviewed and Photographed by Ava Dalton
Leanna Firestone
Echo & the Bunnymen
Echo & the Bunnymen • May 21, 2026 • The Union Events Center
Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe
For more than four decades, Echo & the Bunnymen have occupied a unique place in alternative rock history. Their music helped define an era while continuing to resonate with generations of fans who discovered the band long after its initial rise to prominence. When the legendary British group brought their “More Songs To Learn & Sing” Tour to the Union Event Center in Salt Lake City, the evening became a celebration of a catalog that has endured through changing musical trends, proving that great songs never lose their power.
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Yellowcard • May 21, 2026 • The Plaza at America First Field
Reviewed and Photographed by Jenica Howden
Yellowcard brought serious energy to Sandy, Utah, on May 21 as the “Up Up Down Down Tour” stopped at The Plaza at America First Field. With Plain White T’s and New Found Glory kicking off the night, the crowd was already fired up before Yellowcard even hit the stage.
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Kilby Block Party • Day Three Recap • May 17, 2026 • Utah State Fairpark
Reviewed and Photographed by Amelia Weyerstall
It can be argued that Kilby Block Party Day Three was the best day. Many have told me that this was the best lineup of the three days. I’m sure there are plenty who would say that days one and two were their favorites. That’s the beauty of this festival. They make it very difficult to give us a clear-cut “best day.” One thing is for sure. Day three was the rainiest of the three. But that just added to the fun.
Kilby Block Party 2026 Day Two
Kilby Block Party • Day Two Recap • May 16, 2026 • Utah State Fairpark
Reviewed and Photographed by Amelia Weyerstall
Day two of the Kilby Block Party is the day when festival goers start to hit their stride. Their “festival legs” have been acclimated to walking what turns out to be miles and miles throughout the day. They know where everything is. Bathrooms, food, merch, charging stations, and stages are familiar. All there is to do is take in another great day of music.
Kilby Block Party 2026 Day One
Kilby Block Party Day One Recap • May 15, 2026 • Utah State Fairpark
Reviewed by Amelia Weyerstall and Kevin Rolfe
Photo Credit listed accordingly
Utah Concert Review has had the great opportunity to cover every Kilby Block Party to date. As a publication, it has been one of our favorite things to witness the growth and success of this festival. The best part is that this festival has never not been good. From the first show on the street outside Kilby Court, to this year’s Kilby Block Party at the Utah State Fairpark that welcomed over 90,000 attendees, the festival has year in and year out been a music festival to be admired. It feels weird to say that a music festival this reputable was a well-kept secret. But if that ever was the case, the secret is out.
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YUNGBLUD • May 13, 2026 • UCCU Center
Reviewed and Photographed by Max Taylor
On May 13, 2026, Dominic Richard Harrison – more famously known as YUNGBLUD – brought the second leg of his IDOLS World Tour to the UCCU Center in Orem, Utah. This show takes the cake for the largest show he has played in Utah to date. What once began with small Utah appearances at venues like Kilby Court and the Gallivan Plaza has now evolved into a sold-out arena-sized production at the UCCU Center. Yet somehow, Yungblud still manages to make these nights feel deeply personal. So buckle up and get ready, because the ride that is a Yungblud show is one you won’t soon forget.
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Charlie Puth • Daniel Seavey • Ally Salort • May 9, 2026 • Maverik Center
Reviewed by Amelia Weyerstall
Photographed by Lauren Henwood / Maverik Center
The crowd was filled with people of all ages dressed up like Professor Puth, complete with shirt and tie for Charlie Puth’s Whatever’s Clever tour that stopped at the Maverik Center. The sold-out show was filled with excited fans who had known him from both his older songs and newer releases, and the energy in the room was electric. Not only did the crowd love Puth, but they also fell in love with opening acts Daniel Seavey and Ally Salort.
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Puscifer • Dave Hill • May 5, 2026 • Maverik Center
Reviewed and Photographed by Amelia Weyerstall
Puscifer and Dave Hill played a thrilling and theatrical show. Returning to Utah once again, Pucifer this time played at the Maverik Center in West Valley City for the Normal Isn’t Tour.
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Bush • Mammoth • James and The Cold Gun • May 1, 2026 • The Complex
Reviewed and Photographed by Amelia Weyerstall
Bush played a nearly sold-out show at the Complex in Salt Lake City with opening acts Mammoth and James and the Cold Gun, after the show had been moved from the Maverik Center.
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