Weekend guide · October 23–25, 2026
Things to Do in Salt Lake City This Weekend: October 23–25, 2026
This weekend brings live music, theater, comedy, football, hockey, and soccer to venues across Salt Lake City.
By Weekend Owl · Published October 22, 2026
Salt Lake City’s weekend is packed, especially Friday night with a mix of music, theater, comedy, and soccer all happening around the same time. Friday features José Madero’s concert at The Depot, a stage performance of 'Our Town' in Sandy, and stand-up with Zoltan Kaszas at Eccles Theater. Saturday stays busy with college football at Rice Eccles Stadium and a hockey matchup at Delta Center. Sunday winds down with an alternative music show at Soundwell. There’s plenty to pick from each day, no matter your interests.
Jose Madero - USA Tour 2026
José Madero brings his USA Tour 2026 to The Depot on Friday, October 23 at 7:00 PM. If you’re in the mood for a Latin music night out, this is a good pick. The Depot is at 13 North 400 West, right in the city. This show could suit anyone looking to kick off their weekend with live music in a concert setting.
gavn!
gavn! plays Kilby Court on Saturday, October 24 at 6:00 PM. This is a straightforward music show in a casual venue, good for anyone wanting to catch some live tunes on Saturday evening. Kilby Court is at 741 S Kilby Ct, not far from downtown, and is easy to reach by bike or car.
BurnDown
BurnDown takes the stage at Soundwell on Sunday, October 25 at 6:00 PM with an alternative music show. If you’re looking to wrap up the weekend with a concert downtown, this could be a good fit. Soundwell is at 149 West 200 South, making it convenient for anyone in the city.
Zoltan Kaszas
Zoltan Kaszas brings comedy to Eccles Theater on Friday, October 23 at 7:30 PM. This is a stand-up show, so it’s a solid choice for anyone in the mood to laugh and unwind on a Friday night. The Eccles Theater is located at 131 South Main Street in Salt Lake City.
Our Town
The classic play 'Our Town' is on stage at Beehive Stage at Hale Centre Theatre Sandy on Friday, October 23 at 7:00 PM. If you enjoy theater or want a thoughtful, artsy night out, this is a solid pick. The venue is at 9900 Monroe St in Sandy, so plan for a short drive if you’re coming from the city.
Utah Utes Football vs. Houston Cougars Football
Utah Utes Football faces the Houston Cougars at Rice Eccles Stadium on Saturday, October 24. The start time isn’t announced yet, but if you’re a college football fan or just want the stadium atmosphere, this is the main sports event of the day. Rice Eccles Stadium is at the University of Utah.
Utah Royals FC vs. Seattle Reign FC
Utah Royals FC hosts Seattle Reign FC at America First Field on Friday, October 23 at 7:30 PM. This is a soccer match for anyone who enjoys live sports and wants to start the weekend with some action. The field is at 515 South 700 East, #2R, in Salt Lake City.
Utah Mammoth vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Utah Mammoth takes on Tampa Bay Lightning in a hockey game at the Delta Center on Saturday, October 24 at 7:00 PM. If you’re a hockey fan or just want a fast-paced night out, this is a good option. The Delta Center is at 301 W. South Temple, right in the heart of Salt Lake City.
A plan for the weekend
For a full weekend, start Friday with either the José Madero concert at The Depot at 7:00 PM, the classic play 'Our Town' in Sandy at 7:00 PM, or stand-up with Zoltan Kaszas at Eccles Theater at 7:30 PM. On Saturday, you could catch gavn! at Kilby Court at 6:00 PM, then head to the Utah Mammoth hockey game at Delta Center at 7:00 PM. Wrap up your weekend on Sunday with BurnDown’s alternative music show at Soundwell at 6:00 PM.
How this guide is made: each week we pick one event from each kind of event listed in Salt Lake City (music, comedy and theatre, the arts, sports, food and drink, family, community, wellness), favouring named acts and the bigger nights. The write-up is drafted with AI from those listings and nothing else. Times and prices come from the ticket sellers, and plans change, so confirm with the organizer before you go.
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