🎠Performing Arts
From the grandeur of Abravanel Hall to the intimate stages of local theatres, the Wasatch Front is home to a thriving performing arts scene. Below you'll find upcoming ballet and dance performances, Broadway tours, opera productions, and symphony concerts—along with venue information and direct ticket links to help you plan your next night out.
🩰 Ballet & Dance
Ballet West: Choreographic Fest VII — Spotlight Utah
Description: Ballet West's seventh annual Choreographic Festival returns with a fresh focus on homegrown talent. Spotlight Utah features new works created and performed by Ballet West company dancers — an intimate, exciting evening that puts Utah's own choreographic voices center stage. A must for dance enthusiasts who want to see the art form evolve in real time.
Dates: May 13–16, 2026
Venue / Address:Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center • 138 W Broadway, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Tickets: Buy tickets at balletwest.org →
Riverdance — 30th Anniversary Tour
Dates: May 22–24, 2026
Venue: Delta Performance Hall at Eccles Theater • 131 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Description: Thirty years after Riverdance first took the world's breath away at the Eurovision Song Contest, the Grammy-winning production returns on a special anniversary tour featuring Ireland's top dancers alongside rising stars of Flamenco, Russian, and Tap Dance. New choreography, costumes, and state-of-the-art lighting and motion graphics make this the most spectacular version yet of a global cultural phenomenon.
Derek Hough: I Am — Live!
Description: Emmy-winning dancer, choreographer, and Dancing with the Stars judge Derek Hough returns to Salt Lake City for two nights only with his latest tour, blending ballroom, contemporary, and Broadway-style dance into a high-energy theatrical production. A celebration of movement from one of the most decorated performers in modern dance.
Dates: June 26–27, 2026
Venue / Address: George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Theater • 131 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
🎠THEATRE
Peter Pan Goes Wrong (Hale Centre Theatre)
Description: Following its smash West End and Broadway runs, this hilarious sequel to The Play That Goes Wrong brings the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society back to the stage — this time to perform J.M. Barrie’s beloved Peter Pan. Technical disasters, backstage drama, and full-on theatrical chaos ensure that absolutely nothing goes right. A family comedy not to be missed.
Dates: Running through May 9, 2026
Venue / Address: Jewel Box Stage, Mountain America Performing Arts Centre – Hale Centre Theatre • 9900 South Monroe Street, Sandy, UT 84070
Tickets: Buy tickets at hct.org →
16th Annual Utah High School Musical Theatre Awards
Description: More than 600 students from 40 high schools take the Eccles Theater stage to compete for Best Musical, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Supporting honors. Ten show-stopping numbers from the season's juried productions, hosted by Utah Festival's founding director Michael Ballam. A one-night celebration of the next generation of Utah musical theatre talent.
Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
Venue / Address: George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Theater (Delta Performance Hall) • 131 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Come From Away (Pioneer Theatre Company)
Dates: April 24 – May 9, 2026
Venue: Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre • 300 South 1400 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Description: A Utah premiere. When the world stood still on 9/11, an unexpected resilience unfolded in a remote Canadian town. This Tony Award-nominated musical tells the true story of nearly 7,000 airline passengers stranded in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland — and the community that welcomed them as family. Guaranteed to restore your faith in humanity.
Hallmarked (Hale Centre Theatre)
Description: A world-premiere romantic comedy musical from HCT's own creative team — with a book by COO Michael D. Fox and a score by Quinn, Dawn, and Cameron Dietlein. Julie, a big-city producer who's sworn off love, is sent to a small town to produce a baking reality show — where, naturally, she meets a seemingly perfect man. A fever-dream spoof for everyone who loves Hallmark movies (and everyone who loves to roast them). Premiering on HCT's brand-new Beehive Stage.
Dates: Running through June 6, 2026
Venue / Address: Sorenson Legacy Beehive Stage, Mountain America Performing Arts Centre – Hale Centre Theatre • 9900 South Monroe Street, Sandy, UT 84070
Tickets:Buy tickets at hct.org →
Fiddler on the Roof (CenterPoint Legacy Theatre)
Description: Tradition takes center stage in this nine-time Tony Award–winning masterpiece. Tevye, a poor dairyman in the Jewish village of Anatevka, raises five daughters with his wife Golde while balancing humor, heart, and the weight of cultural tradition. As his daughters begin making their own choices about faith, love, and culture, Tevye and his community face an uncertain future. A timeless musical from Davis County's Best of State–winning theatre company.
Dates: May 15 – June 18, 2026
Venue / Address: Mountain America Main Stage, CenterPoint Legacy Theatre • 525 N 400 W, Centerville, UT 84014
My Fair Lady (Hale Centre Theatre)
Description: The winner of six Tony Awards returns to the Wasatch Front in what promises to be one of HCT’s most spectacular productions ever — the first time My Fair Lady has graced their magnificent Centre Stage. Eliza Doolittle’s transformation, Professor Higgins’ famous wager, and a score featuring I Could Have Danced All Night, Get Me to the Church on Time, and On the Street Where You Live. A certain sell-out — book early.
Dates: May 18 – July 11, 2026
Venue / Address: Centre Stage, Mountain America Performing Arts Centre – Hale Centre Theatre • 9900 South Monroe Street, Sandy, UT 84070
Tickets: Buy tickets at hct.org →
Back to the Future — The Musical (Broadway at the Eccles)
Description: Great Scott — the beloved film is now a Broadway musical! Marty McFly, the DeLorean, and Doc Brown come roaring to life on stage in a production that captures all the heart, humor, and iconic moments of the cinematic classic. One of the most inventive and crowd-pleasing Broadway productions in years.
Dates: June 9–14, 2026
Venue / Address:George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Theater • 131 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Hell's Kitchen (Broadway at the Eccles)
Description: Winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical, Hell's Kitchen is a raw, joyful, and deeply personal new musical set in 1990s New York City. Built around the music of Alicia Keys, it follows 17-year-old Ali as she searches for freedom, passion, and her place in the world — against the electric backdrop of the city that never sleeps.
Dates: July 7–12, 2026
Venue / Address:George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Theater • 131 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Harmony (Hale Centre Theatre)— Regional Premiere
Description: Direct from Broadway, the first regional production in the country of Harmony — the long-awaited Barry Manilow / Bruce Sussman musical based on the true story of the Comedian Harmonists, a six-man close-harmony singing group who became one of the most popular acts in pre-Nazi Germany. Manilow's most personal score, an unforgettable true story, and a major coup for Hale's Jewel Box Stage.
Dates: May 25 – August 1, 2026
Venue / Address: Sorenson Legacy Jewel Box Stage, Mountain America Performing Arts Centre – Hale Centre Theatre • 9900 South Monroe Street, Sandy, UT 84070
Tickets: Buy tickets at hct.org →
SLAC's Summer Show 2026 (World Premiere)
Description: The Summer Show experience Utahns have known and loved for decades — written every year by Utahns for Utahns, taking aim at the quirky, peculiar, sometimes infuriating, always entertaining culture of the Beehive State. Pack your favorite food and drinks for the most beloved comedy tradition in Salt Lake. Directed and choreographed by Cynthia Fleming.
Dates: June 24 – August 16, 2026
Venue / Address: Salt Lake Acting Company • 168 West 500 North, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
Once (CenterPoint Legacy Theatre)
Description: An intimate and deeply moving musical about two strangers whose shared love of music sparks a connection that changes their lives forever.
Dates: July 15 – August 18, 2026
Venue / Address: Mountain America Main Stage, CenterPoint Legacy Theatre • 525 N 400 W, Centerville, UT 84014
🎻 SYMPHONY & CLASSICAL
Ben Folds with the Utah Symphony
Special Event Description: Singer-songwriter and piano virtuoso Ben Folds joins the Utah Symphony for a one-night-only special event bridging rock, pop, and orchestral music. One of the most unique and anticipated evenings of the season.
Date & Time: Tuesday, May 12 @ 7:00PM
Venue / Address: Abravanel Hall • 123 W South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Tickets: Buy tickets at usuo.org →
Utah Symphony: Bruckner's Symphony No. 4 — Season Finale
Masterworks Series Description: Music Director Markus Poschner leads the season-closing program with Bruckner's grand and beloved Symphony No. 4 — a fitting, triumphant send-off to a landmark season at Abravanel Hall.
Dates & Times: Friday, May 22 @ 7:30PM Saturday, May 23 @ 7:30PM
Venue / Address: Abravanel Hall • 123 W South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Tickets: Buy tickets at usuo.org →
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves In Concert (World Premiere)
Special EventDescription: Don't miss the world premiere of this unforgettable live-to-film experience. The Utah Symphony performs Lorne Balfe's sweeping score live alongside the full film as a thief and his band of unlikely heroes embark on a high-stakes quest filled with magic, mischief, and danger. A critical hit for fans and newcomers alike — themed lobby activities before the show.
Dates & Times: Friday, June 19 @ 7:00PM • Saturday, June 20 @ 7:00PM
Venue / Address:Abravanel Hall • 123 W South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Tickets:Buy tickets at usuo.org →
🎶 OPERA
Verdi's La traviata (Utah Opera)
Description: A timeless tale of love, sacrifice, and heartbreak. Violetta, a glamorous Parisian courtesan, falls passionately for the charming Alfredo — but their romance is tragically challenged by social expectations and personal sacrifice. Featuring some of Verdi's most iconic music, including the beloved Brindisi (Drinking Song) and Sempre libera, La traviata delivers fiery emotions, gorgeous arias, and a story that pulls at your heartstrings. Sung in Italian with English supertitles. Runtime: approximately 3 hours. Rated PG-13 for mature themes.
Bonus: Free Opera Talk one hour before each performance in the Capitol Room. Post-show Q&A with Utah Opera's Artistic Director follows every performance.
Dates & Times: May 9 @ 7:30PM, May 11 @ 7:00PM, May 13 @ 7:00PM, May 15 @ 7:30PM, May 17 @ 2:00PM
Venue / Address: Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre • 50 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Tickets: Buy tickets online here…
VENUE DIRECTORY — PERFORMING ARTS
For complete schedules, visit these venue websites directly:
Ballet West
Website: https://www.balletwest.org/events
Box Office: 801-869-6920
Utah Symphony | Utah Opera
Website: https://usuo.org/schedule/
Box Office: 801-533-6683
Pioneer Theatre Company
Website: https://pioneertheatre.org/
Box Office: 801-581-6961
Hale Centre Theatre
Website: https://www.hct.org
Phone: 801-984-9000
Eccles Theater (Broadway at the Eccles)
Website: https://saltlakecity.broadway.com/
ArtTix: 801-355-2787
Kingsbury Hall (UtahPresents)
Website: https://www.utahpresents.org/
Box Office: 801-581-7100
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