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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

The Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation concludes their 2026 competition in Salt Lake City with final round at Abravanel Hall.
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 in the young artist category performed with the Utah Symphony.  Hundreds...

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

For its twelfth year, the Heart & Soul Music Stroll presents its free, one-day music festival with over 40 musical acts lining streets of Sugar House. 
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 & Soul Music Stroll, on June 13. Community members...

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

Local artist used five pianos for interactive sculpture unveiled downtown to celebrate 50th anniversary of the Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation.
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 interactive, large-scale sculpture by Utah artist...

Castle Rat's performance on May 20, 2026. (Photo by Zane Poss | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Fantasy metal bands perform at the Union

Fantasy metal bands Dethklok, Amon Amarth and Castle Rat perform at the Union Event Center.
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 in Salt Lake City on May 20th. Dethklok and Amon Amarth...

Intercultural Drum Exhibition from the North Stage on Saturday afternoon

Salt Lake City celebrates 40 years of Living Traditions

Cultural groups in the Salt Lake Valley gather downtown to share traditions for the festival’s 40th anniversary. 
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 Civic Center last weekend.  Organizers collaborated with...

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

Kilby Block Party attracted 90,000 fans to Salt Lake City for its three-day lineup of a wide range of indie artists.
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 festival invited several well-known musicians such as Lorde,...

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Kilby Block Party strives to improve sustainability

Kilby Block Party 2026 shows major music festivals how to remain environmentally conscious.
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 experience. The seventh annual Kilby Block Party...