Events for Theater & Dance

Five nights of jazz under the summer stars at Gallivan Center. Come indulge all your senses with incredible live jazz, swing dancing, food trucks, art vendors, and more. Every great summer deserves a proper send-off. The Summer Finale brings it all together — the music, the dancing, the community, and the magic of warm nights at Gallivan Center. The opening act will be announced soon, but one thing is certain: this will be a night to remember. The Hot House West Swing Orchestra pulls out all the stops for the final dance set of the season. Expect special guests, crowd favorites, and a dance floor full of friends old and new. Don’t let summer end without one last dance. 
RSVP at https://nowplayingutah.com/event/joy-in-rhythm-summer-finale/

This community celebration will feature a national short film competition, live music performances, media arts showcases, art vendors, food, and more. Still accepting film submissions. Selected films will be screened at the Backyard Film Bash in Salt Lake City—outdoors, together, and on the big screen. The event features a live jury and cash prizes, with awards including Best Films - First, Second, and Third place, plus an Audience Favorite and Youth-focused award. 
Over $20,000 will be awarded, with the first-place film taking home $10,000. 
More info at https://spyhop.org/events/backyard-film-bash/

"Sana Sana" Self Expression Through Singing and Song Writing explores Puerto Rican bomba as a powerful tool for singing, songwriting, and emotional expression. Rooted in tradition and shaped by lived experience, bomba invites us into rhythm, call-and-response, and storytelling as pathways to authentic creativity. No musical training is needed — just a willingness to feel the rhythm and follow what your heart dictates. Through guided rhythmic and lyrical exercises, participants will discover how emotion can lead the creative process. Whether you are a curious creative or someone simply looking for a new way to express yourself, this workshop offers a supportive space to connect with tradition, community, and your own voice. Join Bomba Marilé with visiting artist and musical teacher Karla Rivera who is visiting from California. Thursday Sept 24, 2026 6-8pm Song Writing Workshop Friday Sept 25, 2026 6-7:30pm Bomba Dance Class Saturday Sept 26, 2026 3-5pm Singing Workshop Saturday Sept 26, 2026 5:30-7pm Live boma music and dance No registration is needed. All of the events are entirely free thanks to the financial support from the Sorenson Unity Center, Salt Lake County Zoo Arts and Parks, Utah Division of Arts and Museums, National Endowment for the Arts, Salt Lake City Arts Council, and Creative West.

The magic dance continues. On the heels of a successful global tour to nearly 100 cities, Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert returns in fall 2026 to visit more than 60 North America cities. An unforgettable night of fantasy, music, and nostalgia awaits, as fans celebrate the 40th anniversary of the movie’s 1986 release. Fans are invited to step into the magical world of Jim Henson’s Labyrinth in an exciting fusion of film and live music.

More info and tickets at Jim Henson's Labyrinth In Concert - Live at the Eccles