“Or, instead of that, we could go see The Pixies and The Mars Volta play a show.”
-Aaron Green, Get Him To The Greek [2010]
Whether you are into big name touring artists, underground hip-hop and indie, or want to see shows by local musicians, the Best Concert Venues in Salt Lake City are sure to have a lineup for you. Yes, it’s the best time to be a music fan in SLC. More than ever, bands and musicians have made Salt Lake City an important stop for any tour. From small stages to big arenas, Salt Lake City has concert venues for artists of any size. Check out our list of the Best Concert Venues in SLC, and tell us your favorite show you’ve seen at an SLC concert venue in the comments below!
Small Concert Venues in Salt Lake City
Hey, big arena tours are fun for sure. But to me the best shows are always at the smaller SLC concert venues. These venues hold a couple hundred people at most, and feature lineups including many of the best contemporary indie, hip hop, punk, and alternative artists touring the US today. If you’ve ever wanted to say, “oh yeah, I saw them before they got huge,” then you need to check out the calendar at these Salt Lake City concert venues. The smaller concert venues in SLC also feature tons of local bands as opening acts, as well as many regular local band only lineups and free shows.
Urban Lounge
Neighborhood: Central City
Address: 241 500 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Kilby Court
Neighborhood: Downtown Salt Lake City
Address: 748 S W Kilby Ct, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Diabolical Records
Neighborhood: Downtown Salt Lake City
Address: 238 S Edison St East, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
The State Room
Neighborhood: Downtown Salt Lake City
Address: 638 State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
The Commonwealth Room
Neighborhood: South Salt Lake
Address: 195 W 2100 S, W Commonwealth Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Midsized Concert Venues in Salt Lake City
That band you love that just made it big? They are most likely playing at one of these midsized SLC concert venues. These venues feature some of the best live sound in Salt Lake with updated speakers, sound mixing, and acoustics. Concerts at midsized SLC venues have incredible energy, excellent views of the stage, and might even introduce you to your new favorite band.
The Depot
Neighborhood: Downtown Salt Lake City
Address: 13 N 400 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Metro Music Hall
Neighborhood: Poplar Grove
Address: 615 W 100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
The Complex
Neighborhood: Poplar Grove
Address: 536 W 100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
The Great Saltair
Neighborhood: Magna
Address: 12408 W Saltair Dr, Magna, UT 84044
The Union Event Center
Neighborhood: Fairpark
Address: 235 N 500 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Large Concert Venues in Salt Lake City
If you grew up in Salt Lake City, you know the pain of seeing your favorite artist announce their world tour and not seeing Salt Lake City on the list of stops. Well, that is changing very quickly! Salt Lake City is now an important tour stop for big name tours as the city connects the West Coast and the Midwest. While you most likely won’t see local openers at these shows and you might be stuck in the middle of a huge general admission crowd, these huge concerts are well worth the price for the spectacle alone.
The Delta Center
Neighborhood: Downtown Salt Lake City
Address: 301 S Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Maverik Center
Neighborhood: West Valley City
Address: 3200 Decker Lake Dr, West Valley City, UT 84119
Kingsbury Hall
Neighborhood: University
Address: 1395 Presidents’ Cir, Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Abravanel Hall
Neighborhood: Downtown Salt Lake City
Address: 123 W S Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Eccles Theater
Neighborhood: Downtown Salt Lake City
Address: 131 Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Outdoor Concert Venues in Salt Lake City
Utah is a perfect place for outdoor concerts during the summer. See our list of the Best Outdoor Concert Venues in Utah.
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