What’s Happening in Salt Lake City in July

July in SLC sizzles with a full lineup of celebrations, festivals, concerts, and cultural happenings—there’s something for every interest!

🎆 July 4th & Fireworks

• Independence Day Celebrations
  From July 2–5, fireworks are permitted in legal zones, with extended hours (till midnight) on the 4th. Many neighborhoods host local parades, pancake breakfasts, live music, and barbecues. Just be mindful: fire restrictions are in place due to wildfire risk, and fines up to $1,000 apply in restricted areasattractionexplorers.comsaltlakemagazine.com+6smalltowntravelguide.com+6utahagenda.com+6axios.com.

• Gateway & Sandy City Fireworks & Events
  Join downtown festivities at The Gateway featuring live music, family fun, and fireworks on July 4. Or head to Sandy City, Murray, and Magna for community parades, concerts, and fireworks displays.

👻 Unique & Offbeat

• Salt Lake Halloween Summer Camp – “The Gathering”
  Yes, you read that right! This annual camp run by the Rocky Mountain Haunters invites horror fans to learn prop-making and spooky artistry—all in July salt-lake-city-theater.com+8axios.com+8thecitizenslc.com+8.

🎵 Festivals & Culture

• Outdoor & Concert Series
  The Red Butte Concert Series continues with big names like Alison Krauss & Union Station on June 25 and more through July thecitizenslc.com+5allevents.in+5sltrib.com+5axios.com+1sltrib.com+1.
  Plus, summer concerts pop up across venues like Liberty Park, The Gallivan Center, and Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre.

• Urban Arts Festival (late July)
  A beloved annual free arts fest at The Gateway showcasing local artists, interactive mural painting, live demos, and a pop-up skate park smalltowntravelguide.com+15saltlakemagazine.com+15allevents.in+15.

• Deer Valley Music Festival (Park City)
  Running through July and August, this classical-to-pop hybrid festival brings the Utah Symphony & Opera to stages around Park City en.wikipedia.org.

🎭 Theater & Film

• Sundance Film Festival – Local Lens Program (July 17–19)
  Catch free screenings of Sundance-featured films around town—from Broadway Centre Cinemas to Ray Theatre—with Q&A sessions axios.com+2axios.com+2thecitizenslc.com+2.

• Pioneer Day Celebrations (July 24)
  Honor Utah history with the Days of ’47 Parade in downtown SLCen.wikipedia.org+10en.wikipedia.org+10attractionexplorers.com+10, as well as evening concerts by the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square en.wikipedia.org+1axios.com+1.

🌳 Outdoor Activities & Community Events

• Movies, Food Truck Nights & Concerts in the Park
  Weekly outdoor movie screenings, food trucks, and live music events take place in local parks like Liberty Park and the Gallivan Center salt-lake-city.events+6utahagenda.com+6pitchfork.com+6.

• NBA Summer League – Salt Lake City Division (July 10–20)
  While much of the action is in Las Vegas, Salt Lake gets its own games during the NBA Summer Leaguesongkick.com+3en.wikipedia.org+3salt-lake-city.events+3.

🎶 Live Music Spotlights

Big-name performances to catch:

• Kesha & Scissor Sisters – July 1, Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatreaxios.comallevents.in+5songkick.com+5utahagenda.com+5

• Primus – July 7 at Sandy Amphitheater salt-lake-city-theater.com+1songkick.com+1

• Barry Manilow – July 14, Maverik Center salt-lake-city.events+7salt-lake-city-theater.com+7songkick.com+7

• Keith Urban – July 18, Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre allevents.in+5visitsaltlake.com+5salt-lake-city-theater.com+5

• Maren Morris – July 29, Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater salt-lake-city-theater.com+1en.wikipedia.org+1

Summary

July in Salt Lake City delivers:

• A patriotic kickoff with community parades, fireworks, and live music.

• Creative flair via arts festivals, film screenings, and classical performances.

• Outdoor enjoyment through concerts, parks, and food truck gatherings.

• Offbeat fun with horror prop‑making and NBA athlete showcases.

With heat rolling in, plan ahead—check wildfire restrictions, book tickets early, and pack sunscreen. It’s a month of wide appeal, so get out there and enjoy summer Salt Lake style!