The 2026 Utah Arts Festival
June 18 - 21, 2026
Thursday: 5pm to 11pm
Friday - Sunday: Noon to 11pm
Downtown Salt Lake City
Civic Center / Library Square
(200 East 400 South, Salt Lake City)
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General Admission Tickets
Your general admission ticket includes EVERYTHING that the Utah Arts Festival has to offer, including nightly headliner performances (GZA, Yola, Shakey Graves, Rubblebucket, BANDALOOP), all music, dance, and DJ performances across multiple stages, 170+ visual artist booths to explore, 15+ demonstrating artists creating live, graffiti mural artists, Fear No Film shorts festival, free hands-on art workshops, and free kids make-and-take projects in the Art Yard!
One ticket. All the art included.
HOT TIP: Kids 12 and under are FREE and a Festival 4-pack is your best value!
VIP Tickets
To upgrade your Festival experience, VIP tickets offer access to the VIP Patio which also gets you closer to the headliner action every night. The VIP Patio also includes reserved dancing area, premium cocktail bars, and bathrooms. Limited quantities available per night.
Thursday's Headliner: Digable Planets
Friday's Headliner: Yola
Saturday's Headliner: Shakey Graves
Sunday's Headliner: Rubblebucket
More details on the map and "how to Festival" coming soon. Join our email list in the footer for the latest.
Refund Policy: All ticket purchases for the Utah Arts Festival events, including The Masquerade Party, The Big Deal Brunch and any other ticketed events, are final and nonrefundable. No refunds are given for cancellation, inclement weather, or rain delay that may impact the events. Donations made to the Utah Arts Festival (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization) are also not refundable; they are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Please consult your tax advisor for additional information.
Plan Your Festival
Festival Box Offices & Entrances
The Box Office entrances to the Utah Arts Festival are open during the four days:
- Library Entrance - located 400 South and 200 East: This is the main Festival entrance, and it is closest to the TRAX line and underground parking. The will-call box office is inside the Main Library's main floor hallway.
- The 300 East Entrance - located midblock near the Main Library's crescent wall: This entrance is perfect for large groups visiting the Festival and those with special needs as there is an ADA drop-off on the corner of 500 South and 300 East. It is adjacent to the bike lot.
- City & County/State Street Entrance - located at the north corner of City & County Building (Washington Square) by the intersection of 400 South and State Street.
Please note there is no Festival entrance or box office located on the south side of the Festival grounds.
At the Gate Tickets Prices
We accept CASH ONLY at the gate, but you can visit on-site ATMs or go through our online ticket system.
- General Admission, including Thursday: $25 (compare to $22 + fees = $24.60 online)
- Seniors/Military: $20 (compared to $15 + fees = $16.95 online)
- 4-Pack: $80 (compared to $70 + fees = $79.10 online)
- VIP Tickets: ONLINE ONLY ($85 + fees = $96.05)
Skip the line and get your ticket immediately!
Tickets are available for purchase online sent straight to your inbox or mobile device. You can purchase in advance, before you arrive, on your way, or even from a mobile device when you get to the Festival grounds.
If you prefer to make your purchase in-person at the Festival, please note that we accept cash only for purchases at an on-site box office. ATMs will be available at each box office if you prefer to buy your tickets in-person.
ADA Accessibility
The Festival takes great pride in making the Utah Arts Festival accessible for all patrons. The staff, board, coordinators and vendors have all been apprised of the need to treat all our patrons with the utmost courtesy and be of assistance whenever necessary to ensure a pleasant experience at the Utah Arts Festival.
We want your experience at our event to be stellar! If at any time you need assistance, please feel free to contact any staff person on site. For questions, more information, or to make a request for accommodation please contact
Review Our Accessibility Guide
Transportation & Parking
Bike Valet
In partnership with the Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective a FREE Bike Valet lot is provided near 300 East near the Main Library's crescent wall. Bike lot hours are noon to 11:30pm, Thursday thru Sunday.
Drive and Park
Downtown Salt Lake City has 32,000+ parking spots. Check out the Downtown Alliance's tips on parking and getting around downtown. Please obey all parking rules while you enjoy the Festival.
Public Transit
Your Festival ticket DOES NOT count as free fare for the 2026 Utah Arts Festival but we encourage ridership to ease parking and traffic congestion near the Festival.
Tourist Information
Information Booth & Festival Store
Located midblock on 200 East, you'll find plenty of helpful volunteers, Mini Guides, Artist Marketplace maps, and other information to ensure a great visit at the Information Booth. You'll also find some fashionable and fun gear at the Festival Store.
First Aid
Located just north of the Civic Center (formerly The Leonardo) on the grassy plaza and opposite the Main Library's glass wall, you'll find our partner, Common Spirit Health, who can assist with first aid services at the Festival this year.
Security and Lost & Found
Security is on the Library Plaza in the retail space next to the Library Arch Main Entrance. You will also find the Lost & Found at Security.
Photo Permission
Please be aware that by entering the Utah Arts Festival, you consent to your image and/or likeness being used, without compensation, in video and photography for marketing purposes to promote the festival.
Prohibited and Restricted Items List
For everyone’s safety and enjoyment, all guests and their personal property are subject to inspection prior to admittance into the venue. The following will not be allowed in the Festival:
- Weapons of any kind, including firearms and self-defense tools, or any other item that security may determine could be used to cause personal or property damage.
- Animals of any kind (this does not include service animals).
- Illegal substances of any kind.*Prescriptions must match the name of the prescription holder's legal identification card.
- Fireworks and/or any type of explosives.
- Bicycles or skateboards. Bicycles can be parked at the Bike Lot located on 400 South.
- Outside food or beverage (sealed or empty water bottles are permitted).
- Camping chairs with high backs, blankets larger than 10 x 10, or coolers/ice chests.
- Drones, photography and/or videography equipment, without approved credentials.
- Audio recording equipment or sound amplification equipment.
- Laser pointers or anything similar.
- The use of tobacco, or vaping equipment is not permitted in the venue.
Security personnel and the Utah Arts Festival staff reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone who does not comply with these requests.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Festival?
Thursday evening, June 18 (5pm-11pm) and Friday, June 19 – Sunday, June 21, 2026 (noon to 11pm)
Where is it held?
The Civic Center, aka Library Square and City & County Building/Washington Square in Salt Lake City, Utah
Address: 200 East 400 South
How much does it cost?
- Adult General Admission (age 13 and older): cash purchase in-person: $25 / buy online: $22 + fees or Festival Thursday discount $18 + fees
- Children age 12 and under: FREE
- Festival 4-Day - BEST VALUE: $70 + fees (includes 4 tickets that one person can use for every day of the Festival or can split with friends).
- Seniors (65+) & Military: purchase in-person: $20 / buy online: $15 + fees (Valid ID must be presented upon entry).
- VIP Patio Admission (ONLINE ONLY): $85 + fees/ticket which includes festival admission and access to the VIP Patio for the date selected which offers premium seating and premium bar (anyone planning to drink alcoholic beverages must present a valid ID).
Note: Fees apply when purchased online, in-person ticket purchases are cash only.
Where do I buy tickets?
Tickets are available online using the links above for leading up to and during the Utah Arts Festival.
During the Festival, admission tickets are available for purchase at three on-site box office locations:
- Library Entrance - located 400 South and 200 East: This is the main Festival entrance, and it is closest to the TRAX line and underground parking. The will-call box office is inside the Main Library's main floor hallway.
- The 300 East Entrance - located midblock near the Main Library's crescent wall: This entrance is perfect for large groups visiting the Festival and those with special needs as there is an ADA drop-off on the corner of 500 South and 300 East. It is adjacent to the bike lot.
- City & County/State Street Entrance - located at the north corner of City & County Building (Washington Square) by the intersection of 400 South and State Street.
Is re-entry allowed?
Yes, if you are leaving the Festival and want to return the same day as your original admission, you will ask for a hand stamp before you leave the gates. The hand stamp will be honored assuming it is the same day as the day you entered the Festival (example: you can enter and re-enter with the same ticket on Friday if you have the correct hand stamp).
Is there parking?
There are several privately owned parking lots close by the Festival grounds ranging in price from $7-$15 (check out Parking SLC website for a lot of good info on lots and apps). Limited parking is also available underneath the Library. The Utah Arts Festival is also proud to offer a great alternative to driving your car as part of our eARTh Team Environmental Program. Guests are able to ride their bikes to the Festival and park them FOR FREE at the Valet Bike Lot, run by our friends at the Salt Lake Bike Collective.
We also encourage patrons to consider taking UTA TRAX or buses. Be aware of when the last bus or train runs so you don't miss your ride home! (Visit UTA's route schedule for more info.)
I need some special assistance. Is the Festival site ADA compliant?
The Festival takes great pride in making the event accessible for all patrons. Wheelchairs are available for check out at all Festival box office locations. Designated handicap vehicle parking is available on the corner of 500 South and 300 East. Temporary ramps have been installed to provide wheelchair access on the grounds of the Festival. We also provide ADA-approved port-o-potties for individuals in wheelchairs. Please see our Accessibility Guide for details.
While we take every effort to make the Festival site accessible, we realize it is a temporary, outdoor venue and there may be permanent structures erected that are beyond our control to comply with ADA regulations. If at any time a patron should need assistance maneuvering on the Festival grounds, we are more than happy to assist. Please contact a security guard or box office personnel and they can arrange for assistance.
Each year we distribute more than 8,000 complimentary tickets to agencies serving individuals with special needs. To receive an application for our Community Outreach Program, contact
How do I volunteer for the Festival?
We would love to have your help putting on the Festival! From set up to serving sodas, working in the Art Yard to booth sitting for the artists….we can use YOU! Click here for more information.
May I bring my pet to the Festival?
No animals are allowed on the Festival grounds. The ONLY exception is service dogs per new federal ADA laws that define a service animal as a dog. No other animals will be permitted on the Festival grounds under any circumstance. If you have questions about this definition, please consult the Department of Justice, 28 CFR Part 35 that deals with clarifying the definition of service animals as dogs for the purposes of public events. Please also review our Accessibility Guide.
May I bring a cooler?
We've got great food and beverages available inside, and that's part of the fun! No outside food will be permitted. Outside beverages, with the exception of a factory sealed water bottle, are prohibited. For hydrating, we encourage you to bring an empty re-usable water bottle so you can fill up with the free water available at various locations throughout the Festival.
Is alcohol served at the Festival?
Yes, we have beer and wine available for purchase. If you plan to drink, you MUST have and show a valid ID.
May I distribute . . . (information, flyers, etc.)?
No fliers, handbills, product distribution or soliciting is permitted. If you are handing out information or soliciting patrons you will be asked by security to leave the premises. Please contact our the Festival Director at
Can I smoke at the Utah Arts Festival?
No. In accordance with Salt Lake City Ordinance, no smoking is permitted in city parks, recreational areas, cemeteries or near mass gatherings.
What are photos taken at the Festival used for?
We sometimes photograph visitors for promotional or archival purposes. Entry into the Utah Arts Festival or attending any Utah Arts Festival sponsored event grants permission for use of these images.
For your safety, please remember . . .
- No outside food or beverages, except factory sealed bottles of water, are allowed. But consider bringing an empty re-usable water bottle to fill at water stations.
- All bags & containers are subject to search.
- No animals (except service dogs for special needs patrons — please see the Accessibility Guide for more info).
- No bicycles – park them at our secure Bike Lot (located mid-block on 400 South to the north of the City County Building).
- No skates or skateboards.
- No fliers, handbills, product distribution or soliciting.
- No weapons allowed.
