Les Miserables
Les Miserables runs May 15-Oct. 23, 2026 at Tuacahn's outdoor amphitheatre.
Southern Utah Events
Festivals, concerts, theater, and regional events
Southern Utah Events
Featured events
The Great American Country Bash
Memorial Day weekend country music festival in Hurricane with waterpark access, vendor village, and live music.
Duck Creek Farmer's Market
Recurring Saturday market in Duck Creek Village running from May 23 through September 5, 2026, with local produce, baked goods, honey, crafts, and other vendors.
Catori Canyon Heritage Rodeo
A two-night PRCA rodeo in Kanab at Kaneplex Arena on May 29-30, 2026.
Utah Summer Games Opening Ceremony
The Utah Summer Games opening ceremony lands at Eccles Coliseum in Cedar City on June 5.
Jane Austen Regency Festival
Two days of Regency programming, tea, promenade, and a ball in Cedar City.
All upcoming events
Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally & 5K
Panguitch's balloon rally runs June 26-28, 2026 with morning launches, a Saturday 5K, and a Main Street balloon glow.
Brian Head Art Festival
Brian Head Art Festival runs July 3-5 with daily 9 AM to 7 PM hours at The Mall.
Independence Day Parade
Duck Creek Village's official calendar lists an Independence Day Parade for Saturday, July 4, 2026, as one of the village's most relevant holiday-weekend events.
Cedar City Independence Day Parade and Festival
Visit Cedar City's annual events page lists Cedar City's Independence Day parade and festival for July 4, 2026.
Parowan 4th of July Celebration
Visit Cedar City's annual events page lists Parowan's Fourth of July celebration for July 4, 2026.
Kanab Fourth of July Celebration
Kanab's Independence Day celebration starts early with cannons, a 5K, a parade, and fireworks at Jacob Hamblin Park.
Grease
Grease runs Jul. 10-Oct. 22, 2026 at Tuacahn's outdoor amphitheatre.
SimonFest
SimonFest returns to Heritage Center Theater in Cedar City from July 10 through August 8, 2026.
July Jamboree Car Show
Visit Cedar City lists July Jamboree - Car Show for July 11, 2026 as part of Cedar City's summer event lineup.
Bryce Canyon Half Marathon
A point-to-point half marathon from Bryce Canyon City to Cannonville on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
Utah Midsummer Renaissance Faire
Utah Midsummer Renaissance Faire brings a multi-day Renaissance festival to Cedar City beginning July 15, 2026.
Bryce Canyon Rock and Gem Show
An inaugural Ruby's Inn rock and gem show with free admission and indoor/outdoor vendor spaces during Bryce Canyon Geology Festival week.
Panguitch Invitational Rodeo
Panguitch's three-day Invitational Rodeo at Triple C Arena with spectator tickets and contestant registration.
Total Archery Challenge Brian Head
A four-day 3D archery event at Brian Head Mountain Resort with courses, check-in, and resort-based logistics.
Bryce Canyon Geology Festival
Ruby's Inn's Bryce Canyon Geology Festival runs July 17-18, 2026 and pairs with the park's geology programming.
Public Star Party at Kanab Center
A free public star party at Kanab Center with telescopes and guided viewing on July 17, 2026.
Bryce Canyon City Pioneer Day Celebration
Bryce Canyon City's Pioneer Day Celebration lands on July 24 with rodeo action, western entertainment, and fireworks.
Pioneer Day Celebration
Visit Cedar City's annual events page lists Cedar City's Pioneer Day celebration for July 24, 2026.
Annual Pioneer Day Fireworks on the Water
After-dark fireworks over Jackson Flat Reservoir on July 24, with the event listed from 4 p.m. to midnight.
Kane County Fair Legacy Rodeo
A Kanab rodeo date listed for July 31, 2026, with more info coming soon.
Garfield County Fair
Panguitch's annual county fair returns Aug. 1-8, 2026 at the Triple C Arena fairgrounds.
Parowan City Half Marathon - Yankee Meadow Run
Parowan City Half Marathon - Yankee Meadow Run starts near Yankee Meadow Reservoir on August 1, 2026 and finishes in Parowan.
CC: Moonwalk and 5K Run
Cedar City's Moonwalk and 5K Run is an evening full-moon trail event on August 1, 2026.
Bryce ATV Rally
Bryce ATV Rally runs August 12-15, 2026 in Panguitch with guided tours, self-guided riding, vendors, food, entertainment, and a poker run.
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Pair the event with the right stay
Stay in Duck Creek when you want a cooler mountain base between Cedar City, Bryce country, and the parks. Compare our rooms, cabins, and current offers before you book the weekend.
Check the drive that day
Weather, dark drives, and shoulder season can change plans at elevation. Use road conditions and live cams before you head out.
How we keep this calendar useful
We list active upcoming events and link guests to the official travel resources that affect event days. Check the sources below when weather, road conditions, or park access could change your plans.
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