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
Parowan Winter Wonderland Chamber Nights
Free Winter Wonderland chamber nights run Dec. 5, 12, and 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Parowan Main Street Park.
Tropic Christmas Home Show
Tropic Christmas Home Show is listed for Dec. 8-9; times and venue remain to be announced.
Cruisin' Old 89 Christmas Car Show
Cruisin' Old 89 Christmas Car Show runs Dec. 11-12 in Panguitch; hours remain unpublished, and the Light Parade is a separate event.
Panguitch Light Parade
Panguitch Light Parade is scheduled for Dec. 12; the city has not yet published a start time.
Geminids Meteor Shower Star Party
A free Geminids meteor-shower star party begins Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. at Jackson Flat Reservoir; no end time is published.
OSU: Messiah
Orchestra of Southern Utah performs Messiah Dec. 13-14 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in Cedar City.
Bryce Canyon Christmas Bird Count
Bryce Canyon National Park hosts its Christmas Bird Count on Dec. 19, with routes matched to participant ability.
Bryce Canyon Full Moon Hike
A reservation-only ranger-led full moon hike at Bryce Canyon begins Dec. 23 at 4 p.m.
Bryce New Year's Eve Celebration
Bryce Canyon City's New Year's Eve celebration runs Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Ebenezer's Barn and Grill.
The Play That Goes Wrong
Tuacahn's indoor winter comedy runs January 29 through March 12, 2027, in the Hafen Theatre.
Balloons and Tunes Roundup
Balloons and Tunes Roundup runs Feb. 19-21, 2027, with weather-dependent balloon launches at 7:30 a.m. each morning and downtown events Friday and Saturday.
Zion Half Marathon
Zion Half Marathon starts Feb. 27 at 7 a.m. on Kolob Terrace Road in Virgin and finishes at Cable Mountain Lodge in Springdale.
Utah Shakespeare Festival 2027
Utah Shakespeare Festival returns June 21-Oct. 2, 2027, with nine productions across Cedar City venues.
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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.
May 2026
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