The Main Event · Concerts & Live Music
Utah County Concerts
Some of the biggest shows will still send Utah County music fans up I-15, but there's plenty of great live music without leaving the valley. Touring acts and Broadway-style productions land at The Noorda Center on the Utah Valley University campus in Orem, while the Covey Center for the Arts brings concerts and community performances to downtown Provo.
The heart of the local scene is Velour, the all-ages, alcohol-free room where Neon Trees got their start and where the next Provo band is always taking the stage. For a 21+ night out, ABG's has live bands every Friday. Show dates are listed by venue, in chronological order. Bookmark this page and check back often — we update it regularly.
Last updated: November 5, 2026
Select a Venue
Orem · UVU Campus · Reserved Seating
The Noorda Center for the Performing Arts
Know Before You Go: On the UVU campus at the upper east end, next to the Gunther Technology Building — take the first right after the main campus entrance. Free campus parking in the evenings and on weekends; check UVU Parking Services for daytime restrictions, since weekday lots are permit-enforced. Reserved seating throughout. Most performances suit ages 6 and up, and every person needs a ticket regardless of age — no babes in arms, car seats or strollers in the theatres. Select performances are designated sensory-friendly with adjusted light and sound, and sensory tools are available on request at any show. ASL interpreters and audio description are free with two weeks' notice. Tickets through the Blair Family Box Office, weekdays 9–4.
Concerts Scheduled
- Nov6Aída Cuevas50 Years Singing to Mexico
- Nov12Utah Symphony: Stravinsky's Firebird Suitewith pianist Alexandra Dariescu · 7:30 PM
- Dec5Canadian Brass
- Dec7Joy to the WorldJenny Oaks Baker & Family Four
The Noorda's theatre, dance and opera season is listed on our Performing Arts pages.
Downtown Provo · About 670 Seats · Reserved Seating
Covey Center for the Arts
Know Before You Go: Downtown Provo, steps from Center Street dining, so dinner before a show is easy. The Covey uses the Provo City Center lot, with more public parking within a ten-minute walk on the south side and along Center Street — arrive early when downtown is busy, and note that parking in the roundabout and driveway south of the building is prohibited and ticketed. The Main Performance Hall seats about 670 across orchestra and balcony; the Brinton Black Box handles smaller shows. Reserved seating. Doors open 30 minutes before curtain; the box office opens an hour before, and weekdays 10–6 otherwise. Bottled drinks and packaged treats from the concession stand are allowed in the theater — bring your own water bottle if you like, but leave other food at home. No refunds; exchanges into another performance of the same show run $3 a ticket with 24 hours' notice.
Concerts Scheduled
- Nov6–7BYU Noteworthy & Vocal Point7 PM
- Nov30Carpenters Platinum Christmas Tribute7:30 PM
- Dec1Peter Breinholt Christmas Concert7:30 PM
- Dec2A Thrill of HopeFREEA Christmas Concert with known by name (formerly j209)
- Dec3A Truman Brothers Christmas7:30 PM
- Dec23Messiah Sing-AlongFREEwith the Utah Valley Symphony & Orem Chorale
Downtown Provo · All Ages · Alcohol-Free · Since 2006
Velour Live Music Gallery
Know Before You Go: Provo's legendary original-music room, opened by Corey Fox in January 2006. It's the place Neon Trees credit as their home venue, and the stage where much of Utah County's indie scene got its start. All ages, and completely alcohol- and smoke-free, so it's one of the few spots where teens and parents can see a show together. Downtown on University Avenue, with street parking and public lots nearby. Tickets through 24Tix, and most shows start at 7:30 PM. Watch for the summer Battle of the Bands, a Provo tradition.
Concerts Scheduled
- Nov5Grant-Lee Phillips7:30 PM
- Nov6The Happy Returnwith Saemore · 7:30 PM
- Nov12Nineties Live!Creep, Apis Mellifera & Frowngarden play '90s hits · 7:30 PM
- Nov13Cardinal BloomPast Velour Battle of the Bands favorites return · 7:30 PM
- Nov14Sweet Tangerinewith Allo Monroe & Hatchback · 7:30 PM
- Nov19–21Cowboys & Indies20-Year Anniversary · All-star lineups TBA · 7:30 PM
- Nov28Mosh Pitatoes & Groovy 20264th annual post-Thanksgiving rock show · Lineup TBA · 7:30 PM
- Dec7–11Winter Battle of the BandsNightly rounds Monday–Friday · 7:30 PM
- Dec12Battle of the Bands FinalsThe week's nightly winners face off · 7:30 PM
- Dec18–19Velour All-Star Christmas SpecialTwo nights · Lineup TBA · 7:30 PM
Also at Velour: Open-Mic Night most Wednesdays at 8 PM. Closed Thanksgiving week (Nov 26–27) and for the holiday break, Dec 21 – Jan 7.
Downtown Provo · Dive Bar · 21+
ABG's Libation Emporium
Know Before You Go: The full name is A. Beuford Gifford's Libation Emporium, but everyone calls it ABG's. It's Provo's classic downtown dive bar, with a long beer list, pub grub, pool tables and pinball. 21+ only. Live bands play Friday nights from 10 PM until last call, with a small cover at the door. Lineups aren't posted far in advance, so treat it as a reliable Friday-night option rather than a place to plan around a specific act.