Relive the Utah Concert Experience!
Young the Giant • Cold War Kids • Little Image • July 30, 2026 • The Lot at The Complex
Reviewed and Photographed by Ava Dalton
Young the Giant brought their Victory Garden Tour to The Lot at The Complex. They invited special guests and headliners in their own right, Cold War Kids. little image joined and opened things up. It was a deeply talented roster that brought a highly anticipated tour to downtown Salt Lake City.
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There are anniversary tours, and then there are anniversary tours that remind everyone exactly why an album became a classic in the first place. Jimmy Eat World’s two night residencey at Sandy Amphitheater was firmly in the latter category. Celebrating 25 years of Bleed American, the band treated Utah fans to performances that balanced nostalgia with the kind of energy and musicianship that proves they haven’t lost a step.
We went to night two of the band’s Utah stop. If there was any sign of fatigue after the previous evening’s show, it was not apparent. Everyone on stage seemed fired up to bring this show to a new crowd. Jim Adkins and company looked completely at home from the moment they walked out, greeted by an enthusiastic crowd that was more than ready to celebrate one of alternative rock’s most beloved albums.
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Evanescence • July 25, 2026 • Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe
Evanescence brought a powerful mix of emotion, intensity, and musicianship to Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre, delivering a performance that reminded fans why the band continues to stand among rock’s most enduring acts. I don’t say this lightly. It feels like they’re better live now than they’ve ever been. We’ve had the chance to see them multiple times, and this show stood out. Balancing beloved classics with a healthy selection of newer material, the evening showcased a group that isn’t content to simply relive the past. Instead, Evanescence embraced every era of its catalog, creating a show that felt both nostalgic and refreshingly current.
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Totally Tubular Festival • Thomas Dolby • A Flock of Seagulls • Bow Wow Wow • July 26, 2026 Red Butte Garden
Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe
’80s nostalgia was at an all-time high at Red Butte Garden in Salt Lake City. The Totally Tubular Festival delivered an evening packed with timeless hits, vibrant performances, and plenty of memories. This lineup of artists helped define one of music’s most colorful decades. Totally Tubular Fest gave fans the chance to experience multiple legendary acts at one show. Headlined by Thomas Dolby and featuring standout performances from A Flock of Seagulls, Bow Wow Wow, Animotion, Tommy Tutone, The Escape Club, and The Producers, the show was a celebration of the music that is still as beloved as ever all these years later.
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SLC Twilight • Suki Waterhouse • July 27, 2026 • Gallivan Center
Reviewed and Photographed by Ava Dalton
There’s a specific kind of energy that only exists in a sold-out crowd that’s been camping out since two in the afternoon. Salt Lake City brought exactly that to the Gallivan Center for none other than the iconic Suki Waterhouse. The sun started dipping into what seemed like an extra glowy and extra pink sunset, coordinated with Suki herself; the audience as a whole, but especially the audience members standing at the barricade who had been holding their spots for hours, were buzzing with anticipation. Trust me, their hours of waiting definitely paid off.
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Riley Green • Justin Moore • July 23, 2026 • Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe
Country music took center stage at Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre as Riley Green headlined an unforgettable summer evening with Justin Moore opening the show. The venue was packed with fans sporting cowboy hats, boots, and plenty of anticipation for a night filled with heartfelt lyrics, Southern charm, and songs that have become staples on country playlists. This concert showcased two artists who have Country Music hits galore. It was a night filled with fan favorites from the get go.
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idobi Radio Summer School Tour • Honey Revenge • South Arcade • Winona Fighter • Games We Play • Chase Petra • Misdemeanor • July 20, 2026 • The Depot
Reviewed and Photographed by Max Taylor
On July 20, 2026, the idobi Radio Summer School Tour returned to Salt Lake City, bringing its stacked lineup to The Depot for a night that felt more like a miniature festival than a typical concert. Complete with a backdrop featuring giant Summer School Tour graphics, LED screens on either side of the stage, and a playful pajama party-inspired theme, the production set an energetic tone before a single note was played. Across six bands and several hours of nonstop music, the night built toward a strong headline performance from Honey Revenge while showcasing why the Summer School Tour has become a fan-favourite summer tradition here in SLC, especially for lovers of pop punk, punk rock, and alternative rock.
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Story of the Year • Silverstein • Origami Angel • Ally Nicholas • July 23, 2026 • The Complex
Reviewed and Photographed by Colton Kresser
If you’re emo, especially an elder emo like me, then you know who Silverstein and Story of the Year are. Many of us grew up watching the music videos for “Smile in Your Sleep” or “Until the Day I Die” on VH1 and MTV. We all heard those songs playing on the radio, and eventually we would put together enough cash to go to your local Graywhale and pick up their CD and blast it on the latest and pinnacle piece of technology, pause for dramatic effect, a CD player. Playing these CD’s on repeat and learning all the words so when you watched their set outside in the hot sun during the Vans Warped Tour, where you could happily damage your vocal cords, get heat stroke, and have a wicked sunburn.
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SLC Twilight • Freddie Gibbs • Amie Blu • Roo Nostalgia • July 17, 2026 • Gallivan Center
Reviewed and Photographed by Amelia Weyerstall
Freddie Gibbs brought the energy to Salt Lake City at the SLC Twilight Concert Series, with opening act Amie Blu and local opener Roo Nostalgia.
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SLC Twilight • Old Crow Medicine Show • July 13, 2026 • Gallivan Center
Reviewed and Photographed by Kevin Rolfe
Summer concerts in downtown Salt Lake City always carry a unique atmosphere, and Old Crow Medicine Show brought exactly the kind of lively, feel-good performance that fit the Salt Lake Twilight Concert Series perfectly. Surrounded by the energy of the city and a crowd eager for an evening of live music, the veteran Americana group delivered a set that celebrated traditional roots music while proving just how vibrant it remains in a live setting. Their mix of bluegrass, folk, old-time string music, and country created a performance that was both nostalgic and exciting, reminding fans why the band has remained a favorite on the road for so many years.
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