Southwest Astronomy Festival
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Free Southwest Astronomy Festival programs run Sep. 11-13 at 8:30 p.m., with each evening program lasting about two hours.
Cedar Breaks National Monument hosts free Southwest Astronomy Festival evening programs September 11-13, 2026, beginning at 8:30 p.m. and lasting about two hours. The program is outdoors and weather dependent; confirm the nightly location and conditions on the NPS event listing.
What to know before you go
- Southwest Astronomy Festival is part of our outdoor event coverage for Southern Utah.
- It is tied to Cedar City, which helps guests compare drive time and choose the right basecamp.
- Check the official event source for late schedule changes before you head out.
- Save Cedar Breaks National Monument, Cedar Breaks in your map app before you leave Duck Creek or cross the parks corridor.
Plan the rest of the stay
Event days work best when the drive, weather, and overnight setup are already settled. Use these quick planning pages before you lock in the trip.
August 2026
Current details and official links
We use this page to make event day planning faster for Duck Creek guests, but organizer details can change. Cross-check the official source, ticket page, and map before you drive.