Kilby Court Archives - Utah Concert Review

May 23, 2026May 23, 2026

Kilby Block Party Day Three

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.

May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

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.

June 6, 2025June 6, 2025

Ava Maybee

Ava Maybee • Annika Rose • Sabrina Fair • June 2, 2025 • Kilby Court

Reviewed and Photographed by Amelia Weyerstall

The excited energy flowed through an intimate crowd at Kilby Court on the cool summer night. Ava Maybee, American Idol alum and daughter of Red Hot Chili Peppers’ drummer, Chad Smith, headlined with Annika Rose and Sabrina Fair making the night one to remember.

May 26, 2025June 1, 2025

Kilby Block Party Day 4

Kilby Block Party Day 4 recap • May 18, 2025 • Utah State Fairpark

Reviewed by Kevin Rolfe

Photo Credit listed accordingly

Contributions by Sam Howard

It was hard to believe, but we reached day four of Kilby Block Party. We’ve seen so much so far. And yet we were thirsty for more great music. The final day brought together a diverse lineup of artists, including Justice, TV on the Radio, Suki Waterhouse, Real Estate, Orla Gartland, and Poolhouse, delivering an eclectic mix of performances that captivated the audience.

May 24, 2025May 24, 2025

Kilby Block Party Day 3

Kilby Block Party Day 3 recap • May 17, 2025 • Utah State Fairpark

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

With contributions by Alisha Gregson

Another day at Kilby Block Party means another day of a diverse lineup of some of our favorite bands. So far in this festival, we’ve had solid weather. The skies have stayed dry for the most part and temperatures have been moderate to cool. This was the first day of KBP where there was some nervousness about the weather. Despite the concern, people remained in good spirits and all bands were able to take the stage and perform their sets.

May 22, 2025May 22, 2025

Kilby Block Party Day 2

Kilby Block Party Day 2 Recap • May 16, 2025 • Utah State Fairpark

Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe

After a memorably epic day one at Kilby Block Party, I wondered how the rest of the festival would hold up compared to what I had witnessed. Day one was the lineup I was the most excited about. My anticipation for that date was overwhelming. It was such an incredible experience. The thing I have learned since KBP has been in our lives is this festival does not disappoint.

As I’ve mentioned many times, I love how well-organized this festival is. There are so many things that I’m sure go unnoticed that make this festival as pleasant an experience as it is. Not only in infrastructure and that kind of boring stuff, but how well they put the lineup together. While I knew and looked forward to multiple bands on day one. I was excited to see a few bands I liked while having the opportunity to discover some great bands that I had up to this point been unfamiliar with.

March 10, 2025March 10, 2025

Glixen

Glixen • She’s Green • After • March 3, 2025 • Kilby Court

Reviewed and Photographed by Amelia Weyerstall

Kilby Court was filled with excited fans dressed in studded leather jackets, headbanging along to the incredible shoegaze band Glixen. All three bands shook the venue with their bass and had the audience nodding and headbanging along to their songs.

February 28, 2025March 4, 2025

The Backfires

The Backfires • Mercury • February 26, 2025 • Kilby Court

Reviewed and Photographed by Amelia Weyerstall

The rock and roll band, The Backfires, and the indie band, Mercury, put on an incredible show at Kilby Court. The band’s energy lit up the whole venue. Both bands were super supportive of each other and were grateful to be able to play the show in SLC and very excited to share their music with the SLC crowd. The crowd might have been on the smaller side; however, they really brought great energy to the show.

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025

JORDANA

Jordana • Rachel Bobbitt • February 14, 2025 • Kilby Court

Reviewed and Photographed by Amelia Weyerstall

It may have been pouring cold rain outside on February 14, 2025, but Jordana brought the
heat and love to a sold-out Valentine’s Day show at Kilby Court. The cozy Kilby Court was filled with happy couples, excited friend groups, and enthusiastic fans galore.

May 30, 2024June 7, 2024

Kilby Block Party 5

Kilby Block Party • May 10-12, 2024 • Utah State Fairgrounds

Reviewed and Photographed by Logan Fang

Kilby Court Block Party: Now A Salt Lake City Tradition

This May, local concertgoers and music lovers from afar returned to the Salt Lake fairgrounds for the fifth iteration of the Kilby Block Party. This year’s music festival celebrates the 25th year of its namesake, Kilby Court. For the past five years, Kilby has brought a countless number of esteemed music icons to the festival stage, including the likes of indie titans Phoebe Bridgers, Steve Lacy, and The Strokes. As the festival continues to curate a dazzling array of artists, this year’s lineup featured performances spanning several eras of indie-rock.