Week of 2026-11-09 · Salt Lake Valley
Find something to do this week, and go as you are.
Dancing, live music, free events and more around the Salt Lake Valley. A person checks every listing.
This weekend
This week
Tue 2026-11-17
Tue17Nov
Intro to Bachata
$25 admission (50-minute intro; no refunds)Listed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-12
A 50-minute first taste of bachata for adults; no partner, no experience.
Tue17Nov
Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan
$18-$65 admissionListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-12
A touring modern dance company that rarely comes through Salt Lake; a seat is the whole ask.
Wed 2026-11-18
Wed18Nov
WestieHive one-time event at Edison House
$25 admissionListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-12
A West Coast Swing night inside Edison House, a private downtown social club opened for the evening: a beginner class at 6, open dancing 7 to 10, nonmembers welcome if they preregister.
Wed18Nov
Drop-in Drawing Disco
Free admissionListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-14
A free drop-in drawing night at the art museum, open to every experience level.
Wed18Nov
November Science Café
Free admissionListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-14
An evening with four local scientists talking about their work, at the Natural History Museum.
Fri 2026-11-20
Fri20Nov
Magical Lantern Nights
Price not stated by sourceListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-14
A walk-through lantern festival at the State Fairpark, nightly from November 20 to January 10.
Fri20Nov
Lightwalk at Tracy Aviary
Price not stated by sourceListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-14
Tracy Aviary's lights walk in Liberty Park, nightly from November 20 to January 3, with Santa in a life-size gingerbread house from 6 to 8.
Fri20Nov
Ice Skating Is Back and the Tree is Lit!
$7-$12 admission ($7 admission, $5 ice skate rental; groups of 25 or more get $2 off admission (city page, 2026-11-12))Listed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-12
The skate loop opens for the season and the holiday tree gets lit the same evening, with cookies and cocoa at 6pm.
Fri20Nov
KRCL 47th Anniversary Bash
Price not stated by sourceListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-12
The community radio station's birthday party: live bands, food trucks and a room full of people who already have something in common.
Coming up
Sat 2026-11-21
Sat21Nov
Downtown Winter Farmers Market
Price not stated by sourceListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-12
The winter farmers market: local food and the kind of crowd you can talk to, no ticket, no plan needed.
Sat21Nov
Christmas in the Village
Free admissionListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-14
Gardner Village's free holiday shopping village in West Jordan, Monday to Saturday through New Year's Eve.
Sat21Nov
Zero to Bachata Bootcamp
$60 admission (three-hour bootcamp; no refunds)Listed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-12
Three hours from zero to dancing bachata; partners rotate, so coming alone is the normal way to come.
Sat21Nov
Illuminate Festival
Price not stated by sourceListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-12
Light installations and projection mapping on an old building, with a night market and live music; wander at your own pace.
Sat21Nov
Seth Meyers: Live
Price not stated by sourceListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-14
Seth Meyers brings a live stand-up set to Kingsbury Hall on the U campus.
Sat21Nov
Monthly Dance
$10 admissionListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-12
Wasatch Contras' third-Saturday contra dance, with a beginner session at 7 before the dance at 7:30. Their words: "no experience is needed-just bring your energy and join us!"
Sat21Nov
Todd Rundgren: Damned If I Do Tour
Price not stated by sourceListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-14
Todd Rundgren plays the Capitol Theatre on his Damned If I Do Tour; doors at 7:00.
Thu 2026-11-26
Thu26Nov
Utah Human Race 5K/10K
$30-$35 admission (5K $30, 10K $35 per RunSignup; fees not stated)Listed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-12
Thanksgiving morning 5K or 10K for the food bank; all ages, no clock pressure, and a crowd that is there to be kind.
Thu26Nov
Salt City Special
$10 admissionListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-14
A weekly swing dance to a DJ at Ballroom Utah. Salt City Swing's own words: "no experience or partner required", and they keep a named safety team.
Sat 2026-11-28
Sat28Nov
Downtown Winter Farmers Market
Price not stated by sourceListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-12
The winter farmers market: local food and the kind of crowd you can talk to, no ticket, no plan needed.
Sat28Nov
Zero to West Coast Swing Bootcamp
$60 admission (three-hour bootcamp; no refunds)Listed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-12
Three hours from zero to dancing West Coast swing; partners rotate, so coming alone is the normal way to come.
Sat28Nov
Messiah Sing-In
Price not stated by sourceListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-12
You sing the choruses with the orchestra; nobody is watching you, everybody is doing the same thing.
Sun 2026-11-29
Sun29Nov
Grand Kyiv Ballet’s Nutcracker: Symphony of Lights
Price not stated by sourceListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-14
Grand Kyiv Ballet's Nutcracker on a Sunday afternoon at the Rose Wagner; recommended for all ages.
Sun29Nov
Messiah Sing-In
Price not stated by sourceListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-12
You sing the choruses with the orchestra; nobody is watching you, everybody is doing the same thing.
Mon 2026-11-30
Mon30Nov
Herriman Night of Lights
Price not stated by sourceListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-12
Tree lighting at 6:00, a drone show about 7:05 and jazz in the council chambers at 7:30, with an ice ribbon from 4:30.
Mon30Nov
Night of Lights
Price not stated by sourceListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-14
Herriman's city tree lighting at City Hall and J. Lynn Crane Park, with a drone show around 7:05 if the weather holds.
Mon30Nov
Draper Tree Lighting
Free admissionListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-12
A free tree lighting in Draper Park; a short, easy evening out close to home.
Mon30Nov
Santa Arrival
Free admissionListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-12
Santa arrives at Riverton City Park; free, short and made for small kids.
Thu 2026-12-03
Thu3Dec
Christkindlmarkt
Free admissionListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-12
A German-style holiday market in the heritage park: food, craft stalls and a crowd that lingers; free to walk in.
Thu3Dec
Salt City Special
$10 admissionListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-12
A weekly swing dance to a DJ at Ballroom Utah. Salt City Swing's own words: "no experience or partner required", and they keep a named safety team.
Fri 2026-12-04
Fri4Dec
Christkindlmarkt
Free admissionListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-12
A German-style holiday market in the heritage park: food, craft stalls and a crowd that lingers; free to walk in.
Fri4Dec
Holiday Market
Price not stated by sourceListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-14
Draper's city holiday market in the Day Barn, a Friday evening of local makers.
Fri4Dec
Light the Night
Free admissionListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-14
A free two-hour holiday lights evening at Bingham Creek Regional Park, with free cookies, milk and holiday glasses.
Sat 2026-12-05
Sat5Dec
Holiday Market
Free admissionListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-14
A free holiday market at the university art museum, Saturday and Sunday, with free parking.
Sat5Dec
Great Winter Card Show
Price not stated by sourceListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-14
A big trading card show at the Maverik Center, hosted by SLC TCG; kids 12 and under get in free.
Sat5Dec
Downtown Winter Farmers Market
Price not stated by sourceListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-12
The winter farmers market: local food and the kind of crowd you can talk to, no ticket, no plan needed.
Sat5Dec
Red Butte Holiday Open House + Art Fair
Free admissionListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-12
Free garden admission for the day, with 18 local makers in the Orangerie; a walk and a gift in one trip.
Sat5Dec
Christkindlmarkt
Free admissionListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-12
A German-style holiday market in the heritage park: food, craft stalls and a crowd that lingers; free to walk in.
Sat5Dec
Zero to Salsa Bootcamp
$60 admission (three-hour bootcamp; no refunds)Listed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-12
Three hours from zero to dancing salsa; partners rotate, so coming alone is the normal way to come.
Sat5Dec
Holiday Market
Price not stated by sourceListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-14
Draper's city holiday market in the Day Barn, a long Saturday of local makers.
Fri 2026-12-11
Fri11Dec
Daybreak Winter Market
Price not stated by sourceListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-12
An indoor winter market on a Friday evening: vendors, people, and a senior discount night.
Fri11Dec
Candlelight Christmas
Price not stated by sourceListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-14
Evenings in This Is The Place's Heritage Village dressed for an old-fashioned Christmas, Monday to Saturday, December 11 to 23.
Fri11Dec
Christmas in Cadiz: Flamenco del Lago
Price not stated by sourceListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-12
Flamenco with sing-alongs and clap-alongs in the small Studio Theatre; 90 minutes, and you are part of it.
Sat 2026-12-12
Sat12Dec
Downtown Winter Farmers Market
Price not stated by sourceListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-12
The winter farmers market: local food and the kind of crowd you can talk to, no ticket, no plan needed.
Sat12Dec
Daybreak Winter Market
Price not stated by sourceListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-12
Saturday market with free Santa photos 10:00 to 2:30, live holiday music and a food truck.
Sat12Dec
Craft Lake City Holiday Market
Price not stated by sourceListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-14
Craft Lake City's market of local makers at the Expo Center: the valley's biggest room of people who make things.
Sat12Dec
Christmas in Cadiz: Flamenco del Lago
Price not stated by sourceListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-12
Flamenco with sing-alongs and clap-alongs in the small Studio Theatre; 90 minutes, and you are part of it.
Sat 2026-12-19
Sat19Dec
Downtown Winter Farmers Market
Price not stated by sourceListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-12
The winter farmers market: local food and the kind of crowd you can talk to, no ticket, no plan needed.
Sat19Dec
Zero to Bachata Bootcamp
$60 admission (three-hour bootcamp; no refunds)Listed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-12
Three hours from zero to dancing bachata; partners rotate, so coming alone is the normal way to come.
Sat19Dec
Monthly Dance
$10 admissionListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-12
Wasatch Contras' third-Saturday contra dance, with a beginner session at 7 before the dance at 7:30. Their words: "no experience is needed-just bring your energy and join us!"
Sat 2026-12-26
Sat26Dec
Downtown Winter Farmers Market
Price not stated by sourceListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-12
The winter farmers market: local food and the kind of crowd you can talk to, no ticket, no plan needed.
Sat26Dec
Zero to West Coast Swing Bootcamp
$60 admission (three-hour bootcamp; no refunds)Listed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-12
Three hours from zero to dancing West Coast swing; partners rotate, so coming alone is the normal way to come.
Thu 2026-12-31
Thu31Dec
Sappho's New Year's Ball
$18 admissionListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-14
A 21+ New Year's Eve ball at Metro Music Hall: doors at 8, the ball drops at midnight.
Thu31Dec
SLC 17th Annual NYE Masquerade Ball
$65-$115 admissionListed from sourceLast checked 2026-11-14
The 17th annual New Year's Eve masquerade at The Depot, 8 pm to 1 am: dress up, wear a mask, dance.
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