The best Christmas gifts don't sit in a closet. They're the night out everyone talks about for years. Here are the 2027 concerts and shows already on sale along the Wasatch Front, and how to give them right.
Every December, the same question comes up: what do you get the person who already has everything? Increasingly the answer is a night out. A ticket gives someone something to look forward to all winter, and a concert or show is usually shared with the person who gave it.
The good news is that a lot of 2027 is already on sale. Arena tours, Broadway shows, small-club nights and comedy headliners are on the calendar from January through summer, so there's still time to grab good seats before the holiday rush. We went through the venue schedules on our Concerts & Live Music, Theatre and Comedy pages and pulled the picks we think make the best gifts, sorted by who you're shopping for. Tap any show to go straight to its official ticket page.
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Gift Idea
The Big Arena Night
For the music fan who wants the full production: big stage, big lights, big singalong.
- Mar '2727Hans Zimmer LiveThe composer behind Gladiator, Interstellar, The Lion King and Dune leads a full band and orchestra through his film scores. A great pick for the movie lover who has everything.Delta Center, Salt Lake City
- Mar '2731Def Leppard & Goo Goo DollsTwo bands that soundtracked a lot of high school years on one bill. "Pour Some Sugar on Me" and "Iris" in the same night is hard to beat for anyone who grew up in the '80s and '90s.Delta Center, Salt Lake City
- Apr '2722NickelbackLove them or tease them, Nickelback fills arenas for a reason, and the singalongs are half the fun.Delta Center, Salt Lake City
- May '2720Jon PardiThe country star's Gamblin' Man Tour, rescheduled from this fall. Original tickets carry over, so check before you buy.Maverik Center, West Valley City
- May '2726Matchbox TwentyThe 30th Anniversary Tour, under the stars at the start of summer. "3AM," "Push" and "Unwell" will have the whole amphitheater singing.Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre, West Valley City
Gift Idea
For the Teens
The hardest people on your list to shop for, solved.
- Jan '272Video Games LiveFAMILYMusic from the biggest video games ever made, played live with video and lights. Gamers of every age love it, and it's a sneaky way to get a teenager into a concert hall.Abravanel Hall, Salt Lake City
- Feb '2716Bella PoarchThe TikTok star turned pop singer plays one of the city's smallest all-ages rooms, so this one will go fast.Kilby Court, Salt Lake City
- May '2712–16SixHenry VIII's six wives take the mic in a pop-concert musical. Teens who know the soundtrack by heart will lose their minds.Broadway at the Eccles, Eccles Theater, Salt Lake City
- May '2718Niall HoranThe former One Direction star brings his Dinner Party Live On Tour to West Valley. Moms who were fans the first time around may want to go too.Maverik Center, West Valley City
Gift Idea
Date Night
Smaller rooms, great sound, and dinner downtown before the show.
- Jan '2717Wild RumoursA Fleetwood Mac tribute in a room small enough that you can see faces, not just video screens. A fun, easy date night.The State Room, Salt Lake City
- Mar '272–3G. Love & Special SauceCelebrating 30 years of the album Yeah, It's That Easy over two nights. Laid-back blues and hip-hop grooves, perfect for a winter night out.The State Room, Salt Lake City · Night 1 tickets (Mar 2) · Night 2 tickets (Mar 3)
- Apr '2716Hot House West Swing OrchestraA night of high-energy swing with trumpeter and vocalist Bria Skonberg. Dress up a little and make an evening of it.Kingsbury Hall, University of Utah
- Apr '2720Clap Your Hands Say YeahThe indie rock band that defined the 2000s blog era, in a 21+ club. A gift for the friend who still has their old playlists.Urban Lounge, Salt Lake City · 21+
Gift Idea
Something the Whole Family Can Share
Shows that work for kids, parents and grandparents in the same row.
- Feb '277KODO: LuminanceFAMILYJapan's acclaimed taiko drummers in a thunderous show you feel in your chest. Kids who think they don't like concerts usually change their minds.Kingsbury Hall, University of Utah
- Jun '2715–20The Sound of MusicFAMILYA new touring production of the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic. Three generations can sit together and know every song.Broadway at the Eccles, Eccles Theater, Salt Lake City
- Apr '2727Maybe Happy EndingThe 2025 Tony winner for Best Musical, about two helper robots who discover something like love. Sweet, funny and new, a good pick for older kids and adults. Runs April 27 – May 2.Broadway at the Eccles, Eccles Theater, Salt Lake City
Gift Idea
A Night of Laughs
Comedy tickets are an easy, lower-cost gift, and the clubs are intimate.
- Feb '2719–20Joe GattoThe Impractical Jokers star's stand-up. Club-sized rooms mean every seat is close.Wiseguys The Gateway, Salt Lake City
- Mar '2712–13Michelle WolfSharp, fearless and very funny. Best for adults.Wiseguys The Gateway, Salt Lake City
Before You Buy
How to Give Tickets
- Buy from the official sourceEvery show in this guide links to the venue's or promoter's official ticket page. Resale sites often charge far more than face value, and fake tickets do show up.
- Check the age limitSome clubs, like Urban Lounge and Metro Music Hall, are 21+. Kilby Court and the big arenas are all ages. It's listed on every show on our concert pages.
- Plan how you'll hand them overMost tickets are mobile now. You can transfer them to the recipient's phone on Christmas morning, or keep them on yours and wrap a printed card with the show, date and seat numbers.
- Make it a whole nightPair the tickets with a dinner reservation or a gift card to a restaurant near the venue. Downtown Salt Lake, Ogden's 25th Street and Park City's Main Street are all easy walks to a good meal.
- Watch for date changesTours do reschedule. Keep the confirmation email, and check the venue's site a week before the show.
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