Kilby Block Party 2026! May 15th - 17th at The Utah State Fairpark

Kilby Block Party is an independent music festival that began in 2019 as a literal block party which celebrated Salt Lake City’s longest-running, all-ages venue Kilby Court. 2026 marks Kilby Court’s 27th year of being open! In 2026, KBP will be entering its 7th year—now holding the reputation as the largest indie music festival to ever happen in Salt Lake City with ~25k attendees per day from all over the world. Our dream with KBP is to recreate the supportive atmosphere of this beloved venue by bringing together SLC’s music community with some of our favorite artists. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has helped make Kilby Block Party special over the years, and we look forward to celebrating with you again in 2026 for Kilby Court’s 27th birthday!

Line up, tickets, and more info: Kilby Block Party

Gates open 5pm today. Produced by the Salt Lake City Arts Council in partnership with the Utah Division of Arts & Museums, the Living Traditions Festival is a three-day multicultural festival. The Festival supports the preservation of culturally diverse traditions, perspectives, and communities through the presentation of traditional music, dance, crafts, food, and more. We aim to facilitate understanding and belonging amongst communities through varied Utah-based programming and partnerships.

Gates open Friday, 5-10pm | Headliner Pamuya + Local Opener Brazuca Band
Sat May 16 | 12–10pm | Headliner Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Sun May 17 | 12–7pm

FRIDAY NIGHT HEADLINER - PAMYUA
North Stage 8:30 PM - 10 PM

Pamyua is an Alaska-based performance group dedicated to preserving and sharing Inuit traditions, history, and music. With their unique blend of Inuit soul and tribal funk, Pamyua is bringing the music and culture of Indigenous people to new audiences.

Local Headliner Opener
Brazuca Band
North Stage 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM

The Brazuca Band have been making Brazilian music in Utah for 6 years, including 3 years with the Living Traditions Festival. This year’s performance features a high-voltage celebration of Brazilian rhythm, color, & grooves.

Join Texas guitarist Eric Johnson, live May 15th for his 2026 Texaphonic Tour. Over the course of more than four decades, Eric Johnson has been traveling on a prolific odyssey. Along the way, his creations have cross-pollinated the various musical genres which include rock, blues, jazz, fusion, soul, folk, new-age, classical, and even country.

Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. 21+ venue

Eric Johnson website: Eric Johnson

Show and venue info: The State Room Presents - Eric Johnson

Tickets: Eric Johnson - South Salt Lake - The Commonwealth Room - Fri, May 15, 2026, 08:00 PM - AXS US

The original founding members are Celebrating 50 Years. In that time, Los Lobos have created an unprecedented body of work, a legacy of greatness.

NO OPENER! Thurs-Sat @ 8pm, Sunday @ 5pm. Reduced priced tickets on Thursday. Pharaohs use your promo code for the best seats.

Details and tickets at www.parkcityshows.com 

Mike Doughty is an American singer, songwriter, and author best known as the founder and frontman of Soul Coughing. This year, Mike Doughty returns to the stage for a solo tour, presenting stripped-down, intimate performances that span his Soul Coughing legacy and prolific solo work, reaffirming his place as one of alternative music’s most distinctive and enduring voices.

More Info: The State Room Presents - Mike Doughty

Tickets: Mike Doughty - Salt Lake City - The State Room - Fri, May 15, 2026, 08:00 PM - AXS US

The Festival supports the preservation of culturally diverse traditions, perspectives, and communities through the presentation of traditional music, dance, crafts, food, and more. We aim to facilitate understanding and belonging amongst communities through varied Utah-based programming and partnerships.
Full Details here 

Sat May 16 | 12–10pm
Sun May 17 | 12–7pm
Civic Center (200 E 400 S, Salt Lake City)

About Living Traditions

Produced by the Salt Lake City Arts Council in partnership with the Utah Division of Arts & Museums, the Living Traditions Festival is a three-day multicultural festival. 

SATURDAY NIGHT HEADLINER - PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND
North Stage 8:30 PM - 10 PM

Preservation Hall Jazz Band has held the torch of New Orleans music aloft for more than 65 years, all the while carrying it enthusiastically forward as a reminder that the history they were founded to preserve is a vibrantly living history.

Local Headliner Opener
Kenshin Taiko
North Stage 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM

Kenshin Taiko has been performing Japanese taiko drumming for 30 years, as 2026 marks their 30th year! This year’s performance features heart-pounding rhythms from various regions of Japan, celebrating a rich cultural heritage that was brought to the United States in the 1960s.

Formed in the subway systems of Oakland, retro-soul outfit The California Honeydrops are an electrifying group that defy convention at every turn.

More Info: The State Room Presents - THE CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS

Tickets: THE CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS - South Salt Lake - The Commonwealth Room - Sat, May 16, 2026, 08:00 PM - AXS US

Snail Mail - Official KBP After Party with special guests Mei Semones and Hurtado. 21 + event with valid ID.

Snail Mail is the indie rock solo project of Lindsey Erin Jordan. Jordan first performed as Snail Mail live in 2015 at the age of 15 and attracted attention with the extended play (EP) Habit in 2016. After signing with Matador Records, Snail Mail released her debut studio album, Lush (2018), to critical acclaim. In 2021, Snail Mail followed up with her second studio album, Valentine. Her third studio album, Ricochet, released in 2026. Tickets and more info: Snail Mail - Official KBP After Party tickets - Saturday, May 16 2026 at Metro Music Hall

The final day of the Living Traditions Festival.
Free. Details, schedules and more information here. 

Final day of the Kilby Block Party. Details, schedules and tickets at www.kilbyblockparty.com