Festival City Farmers Market
A free Saturday market in historic downtown Cedar City at 100 W Center St, continuing through Dec. 19, 2026.
Southern Utah Events
Festivals, concerts, theater, and regional events
Southern Utah Events
Featured events
Disney & Pixar's Finding Nemo: A Family Musical
Tuacahn's family musical runs through Oct. 24, with an approximately 53-minute show plus a 15-minute intermission; recommended for ages 2 and older.
Les Miserables
Les Miserables runs May 15-Oct. 23, 2026 at Tuacahn's outdoor amphitheatre.
Utah Shakespeare Festival
The Utah Shakespeare Festival's 2026 season starts June 18 and runs into October.
Grease
Grease runs Jul. 10-Oct. 22, 2026 at Tuacahn's outdoor amphitheatre.
Cedar Breaks Night Sky Tours
Free ranger-led night-sky tours continue Friday and Saturday evenings through Sep. 26, beginning around sunset and ending about 10:30 p.m.
All upcoming events
2026 Electric Film Series
Monthly documentary screenings remain on Sep. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, and Dec. 15, with doors at 5:30 p.m. and the program at 6 p.m.
Kanab Farmers Market
A Wednesday evening market in Kanab, 5 to 8 p.m., running April through Oct. 28, 2026.
Kanab Downtown Farmers Market
A Saturday market at the Kanab Center, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., continuing weekly through Oct. 31.
Orderville Farmer's Market
Orderville's market continues Mondays through Sep. 28 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Orderville State Bank grounds.
Final Friday Art Walk
Monthly downtown Cedar City art walk on final Fridays from June through September, with artists, music, and galleries near Center Street and SUMA.
Oktoberfest Live Music Series
Brian Head Oktoberfest runs Sep. 5-6, 12-13, and 19-20; Saturdays are 1:30-5 p.m. and Sundays 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Dixie Days
Dixie Days runs Sep. 14-20, 2026, at venues across St. George.
Red Rock Film Festival
Red Rock Film Festival is provisionally listed for Sep. 16-19 in Cedar City; screening times remain unpublished.
St. George Lions Dixie Round-up Rodeo
The St. George Lions Dixie Round-up Rodeo runs Sep. 17-19 at the Sun Bowl; uniform 2026 performance times are not yet published.
Escalante Canyons Art Festival
Escalante Canyons Art Festival returns September 18-27, 2026 with plein air painting, exhibits, workshops, live music, guided walks, and local arts.
Garfield County High School Rodeo
Garfield County High School Rodeo is set for Sep. 19 at Triple C Arena; a public start time has not been posted.
Bryce Canyon Ultras
Bryce Canyon Ultras begin early Sep. 19 at Lucky 7 Ranch near Hatch; the 100-mile distance continues into Sep. 20.
International Observe the Moon Night Star Party
International Observe the Moon Night begins Sep. 19 at 8:30 p.m. at Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park; no end time is published.
SUU Homecoming
SUU Homecoming runs Sep. 21-26 in Cedar City; individual activity times vary by the official schedule.
Santa Clara Swiss Days
Santa Clara Swiss Days is a three-day heritage festival with parade events, live entertainment, vendors, a 5K, food, and family activities.
Mysterious X Conference
Mysterious X brings UFO, paranormal, ancient-mystery, and lost-treasure programming to Kanab Sep. 24-27.
Duck Creek Village Fall Fest
Duck Creek Village Fall Fest runs Fri. Sep. 25 to Sun. Sep. 27, 2026, with live music, art exhibits, hat decorating, games, food and drink specials, a bake sale and a food drive throughout the village. The dates land on peak aspen color.
Carmel Mountain Car Show
Carmel Mountain Car Show weekend starts Sep. 25 with a 1 p.m. poker run and 4-7 p.m. party, followed by the Sep. 26 show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Weather, dark drives, and shoulder season can change plans at elevation. Use road conditions and live cams before you head out.
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