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The Utah Symphony prepares to perform with the five young artist finalists at Abravanel Hall on June 29, 2026. (Photo by Elise Golightly)
International piano competition concludes 50th anniversary 2026 season
By Elise Golightly, Arts Writer | July 1, 2026

  The 2026 Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition concluded last Saturday, June 27. For the final round, five skilled pianists...

Fans at Twilight Concert Series in 2025. (Photo courtesy of Salt Lake Arts Council, photo by Miguel Mendoza)
Salt Lake City’s Twilight Concert Series brings affordable live music to downtown venues
By Ashlee Astin, Arts Writer | June 30, 2026

  The upcoming Twilight Concert Series is a defining summer tradition in Salt Lake City that brings thousands of people together for...

View of the Utah Museum of Fine Arts on the University of Utah campus. (Courtesy of The Daily Utah Chronicle archives)
U Origins: The Utah Museum of Fine Arts
By Meadow Stewart, News Writer | June 30, 2026

  More than a century ago, a small art gallery opened in the University of Utah’s Park Building on Presidents Circle. Today, that collection...

Emeline Natchees Root during the Native Excellence Gala at the Natural History Museum of Utah on June 25, 2026. (Photo by Zane Poss | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Native Excellence Gala awards Changemakers, Knowledge Keepers
By Zane Poss, News Writer | June 28, 2026

  Hosted at the Natural History Museum of Utah on June 25, the Center for Native Excellence and Tribal Engagement brought together Tribal...

Meanwhile Park, a backyard theater in Salt Lake City, UT. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Paris)
Relatable new play set to premiere at local venue
By Elise Golightly, Arts Writer | June 20, 2026

  Written by local playwright, producer and actor Matthew Ivan Bennett, “A French Toast,” merges complex interpersonal relationships...

Ky and the Jellies performing for an audience at Heart and Soul Music Stroll on June 13, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Laurie Bray)
Sugar House celebrates 12 years of Heart & Soul Music Stroll
By Ashlee Astin, Arts Writer | June 17, 2026

  Neighbors gathered around Imperial Park and nearby streets to enjoy live music, food trucks and other activities for the annual Heart...

"Pride on Ice" cast at the conclusion of the show on June 15, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Zoey Ayers)
U figure skating team celebrates LGBTQ+ community with “Pride on Ice”
By Ashlee Astin, Arts Writer | June 17, 2026

  The University of Utah’s figure skating team and local drag performers hosted a pride parade, "Pride on Ice" at the Salt Lake City...

The sculpture, created from five pianos, in downtown Salt Lake City on June 5.  (The Daily Utah Chronicle | Photo by Elise Golightly)
City unveils playable piano sculpture at Abravanel plaza
By Elise Golightly, Arts Writer | June 8, 2026

  Classical music melodies mingled with downtown Salt Lake City noises on Friday, June 5, at the unveiling of "Piano Assemblage Ensemble," an...

Members of Adobe wave flags at the Salt Lake City Pride Parade on Sunday, June 8, 2026. (Photo by Kristina Walker | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Thousands celebrate pride parade in downtown Salt Lake City
By Meadow Stewart, News Writer | June 8, 2026

  Thousands of people filled the streets in downtown Salt Lake City on Sunday, June 7, for the annual Pride Parade.  The parade began...

Tessa Lark with her violin in Moab, UT. (Photo courtesy of Richard Bowditch)
Grammy-nominated violinist Tessa Lark seeks to strip elitism from classical music
By Ashlee Astin, Arts Writer | June 2, 2026

  Grammy-nominated American violinist Tessa Lark gave the audience a sample of what they could hear at the upcoming Moab Music Festival...

Left to right; Taylor, Ethan, and Conor Paur
Utah filmmakers debut first feature length film, “By His Hand”
By Ashlee Astin, Arts Writer | May 30, 2026

Utah filmmaker Taylor Paur began working on a short film about a young woman leaving behind everything she knew in 2020.  Taylor and his two...

Castle Rat's performance on May 20, 2026. (Photo by Zane Poss | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Fantasy metal bands perform at the Union
By Zane Poss, News Writer | May 26, 2026

  Two fantasy metal bands — one that explores the apocalypse and another that is viking-themed — performed at the Union Event Center...

Attendees line up for a vendor at "Gluten Free Food Truck Night.”
‘Gluten free food truck night’ brings relief with every bite
By Elise Golightly, Arts Writer | May 26, 2026

  The local gluten-free community celebrated the third annual “Gluten Free Food Truck Night” on Saturday, May 23. People who cannot...

Attendees visit the Caputo's booth at the Natural History Museum of Utah on May 16, 2026. (Photo by Elise Golightly | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Natural history museum hosts third annual ‘food fest’
By Elise Golightly, Arts Writer | May 23, 2026

  The Natural History Museum of Utah hosted its third annual 'Food Fest' on May 16 and 17 and shared how they bring new flavors to visitors...

Intercultural Drum Exhibition from the North Stage on Saturday afternoon
Salt Lake City celebrates 40 years of Living Traditions
By Ashlee Astin, Arts Writer | May 23, 2026

  Salt Lake City hosted its 40th annual Living Traditions Festival, a free celebration of cultures, traditions and communities at the...

Crowds cheer as Snail Mail performs at Kilby Block Party at Utah State Fairpark on Friday, May 15th, 2026. (Photo by Kristina Walker | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
90,000 fans attend seventh annual Kilby Block Party
By Leo LeBohec, Ashlee Astin, and Zane Poss | May 19, 2026

  This year's Kilby Block Party was as much about the experience of the festival as it was about the renowned musicians it hosted. The...

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Kilby Block Party strives to improve sustainability
By Isra Habib, Assistant Arts Editor | May 18, 2026

  Kilby Block Party (KBP) put effort in helping attendees actively minimize their ecological footprint while maximizing their music festival...

Charlie Puth performing at the Maverik Center on May 9, 2026. (Photo by Lauren Henwood)
Charlie Puth performs songs from newest album in Salt Lake City
By Ashlee Astin, Arts Writer | May 12, 2026

  Fans gathered at the Maverik Center in Salt Lake City on May 9 for Charlie Puth's tenth performance in his world tour.  Puth and...

Show at the U of U Institute Spring BBQ April. 21, 2026. (Photo by Merrik Webb | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Meet local band, Giauque Box
By Ashlee Astin, Arts Writer | May 6, 2026

  When it comes to making music, one might feel encouraged and inspired when the people around them are driven to hear what they are...

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