Relive the Utah Concert Experience!
John Craigie • Blind Pilot • June 28, 2026 • Red Butte Garden
Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe
John Craigie and Blind Pilot at Red Butte Garden is a show that was very high on my list when it was announced. I love going to shows at Red Butte, and with this lineup, I knew we were in for a perfect night under the stars. Craigie and Blind Pilot wrapped up their brief summer tour together here in Salt Lake City.
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Grace Potter • Bella Peadon • June 16, 2026 • Red Butte Garden
Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe
On a warm summer evening in Salt Lake City, Grace Potter transformed Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre into a celebration of rock, soul, and raw musical talent. One of my favorite things about attending a show at Red Butte is no matter how hot it might have been that day, that area always cools down at night. One of the many reasons attending a show there is so great. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the foothills and the lush garden setting, the outdoor venue provided the perfect environment for a performance that felt both intimate and electrifying.
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Provo Rooftop Concert Series • The Moss • Beeson • Bonneville • June 26, 2026 • Downtown Provo
Reviewed and Photographed by Ava Dalton
Friday night, downtown Provo was completely shut down from end to end. Center Street was packed with people, all waiting for the legendary Provo Rooftop Concert Series show of the night to begin. The beloved concert series returned on May 15 of this year after a nearly six-year hiatus. Founders Mindy Gledhill, Courtney Kendrick, Justin Hackworth, and Sarah Wiley began the series with hopes of launching a platform in encouragement of local music. With three out of four original founders in attendance, the second show amidst the return of the Rooftop Concert Series featured The Moss, Beeson, and Bonneville.
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The Crane Wives • Yasmin Williams • June 26, 2026 • The Complex
Reviewed and Photographed by Amelia Weyerstall
The Crane Wives came to the Rockwell at the Complex in Salt Lake City on their Act 2 tour! The crowd was buzzing from the moment the doors opened. Dozens of fans were sprinting to the barricade, excited to be up close and personal with The Crane Wives. While fans went running into the Rockwell, which was quickly filling up, others rushed to the merch line. Which ended up being a huge line both through the opening act along with the line still being full throughout The Crane Wives’ headlining set. The fans were selling out the merch fast in Salt Lake.
The Human League • Alison Moyet • Soft Cell • June 11, 2026 • Red Butte Garden
Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe
Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre provided the perfect setting for an evening devoted to three of the most influential names in synth-pop. The Generations US Tour brought together The Human League, Alison Moyet, and Soft Cell for a night that celebrated music spanning more than four decades. The tour provided timeless songs that never lose their ability to connect with an audience. With the Wasatch Mountains serving as the backdrop and a crowd filled with longtime fans and younger listeners alike, the concert became a celebration of an era that forever changed pop music.
Ogden Twilight • June 25, 2026 • Ogden Amphitheater
Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe
The Ogden Twilight Concert Series has built a reputation for bringing an eclectic lineup of artists to one of Utah’s most unique outdoor venues, and Elderbrook’s performance was another standout addition to that legacy. As fans packed into Ogden Amphitheater on a beautiful summer evening, there was an unmistakable sense of excitement. The English singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist has become known for creating electronic music that carries genuine emotion, and his live show proved exactly why he has developed such a devoted following.
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Nitty Gritty Dirt Band • June 14, 2026 • Sandy Amphitheater
Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe
For nearly six decades, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has occupied a unique place in American music, blending country, folk, and rock into a sound that has influenced generations of artists. Their appearance at Sandy Amphitheater as part of their “All The Good Times” Farewell Tour, “60 Years of Dirt,” was more than just another concert stop. It felt like a celebration of a remarkable career. And this was indeed their final tour stop in Utah, a chance for fans to say thank you to a band whose music has become part of countless lives.
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Watchhouse • Two Runner • June 20, 2026 • Sandy Amphitheater
Watchhouse came to Sandy Amphitheater on their Rituals Tour, with opening act Two Runner, and brought warm bluegrass songs to the mountains of Utah.
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UCR Interview • Emilee Petersmark & Kate Pillsbury of The Crane Wives
After an expansive run of 2025 tour dates, indie rock band The Crane Wives (1.3m Spotify monthly listeners, 763.5k TikTok likes) are showing no signs of slowing down. The Crane Wives will bring their dynamic live show back to stages nationwide, delighting audiences in cities including Los Angeles, Portland, Houston, Seattle, San Francisco, San Diego, and beyond. They will be here in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 26th, at The Complex.
We had the opportunity to catch up with Emilee Petersmark and Kate Pillsbury of The Crane Wives on a tour stop in Portland, leading up to their second visit to Salt Lake City. They were so fun to talk to, and there is no doubt that their show is going to be amazing. Enjoy!
Interviewed by Kevin Rolfe
The Dead South • June 19, 2026 • Sandy Amphitheater
Reviewed and Photographed by Ava Dalton
On June 19th, a Friday night, through the yellow summer sunset glow, the Sandy Amphitheater was packed with people of all ages. The Dead South completely sold out the Sandy Amphitheater on the Salt Lake City stop of their self-titled tour. The bluegrass band began their Summer 2026 America tour on June 11 in Oregon, making Salt Lake City the sixth stop of their tour. From Utah, they head to seven more U.S. shows before heading to Europe.
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