Events for Theater & Dance

SPRINGVILLE, Utah — The 6th Annual Springville Art Festival returns September 11–12, bringing artists, performers, filmmakers, and community members together for two days of creativity throughout historic downtown Springville, Utah’s “Art City.” Held at Civic Center Park, Festival Street, and the Rivoli Theater, the annual festival features artist booths, live performances, food trucks, hands-on art activities, plein air painting and sculpting, chalk art, a community art project, a film showcase, and a talent show. ARTISTS AND ARTIST DEMONSTRATIONS More than 50 artists will participate in artist booths at Civic Center Park, offering original artwork in a variety of styles, mediums, and price points. Many artists will also demonstrate their creative processes or offer interactive activities throughout the festival. Artist booths will be open Friday, September 11, from 5:00–9:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 12, from 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. LIVE MUSIC AND PERFORMANCE Live entertainment will fill Civic Center Park throughout the festival, with performances at the Main Stage Gazebo and buskers performing throughout the park. Friday performances run from 5:00–9:00 p.m., with Saturday performances from 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. New this year, Festival Street will host headlining performances Saturday evening from 5:00–8:30 p.m., along with food trucks, extending the festival into downtown for an evening of music and entertainment. SPRINGVILLE’S GOT TALENT Local performers will take the stage Saturday at 6:00 p.m. for Springville’s Got Talent at the Main Stage Gazebo. The annual showcase celebrates the talent of the Springville community. PLEIN AIR PAINT-OUT AND SCULPT-OUT On Saturday morning, artists will take to the streets of historic downtown Springville for the Plein Air Paint-Out and Sculpt-Out. From 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., artists of all ages and skill levels will paint and sculpt outdoors, drawing inspiration from the city and its surroundings. Completed works will be exhibited at the Springville Civic Center from 2:00–7:00 p.m., with Viewers’ Choice voting open until 4:00 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded, awards will be announced at 5:00 p.m. at the Main Stage Gazebo. To participate, find more information at: www.smofa.org/art-festival. CHALK THE WALK MOVES TO THE SPLASH PAD This year, Chalk the Walk moves from the Springville Library to the Springville Splash Pad at Civic Center Park. On Saturday, starting at 8:00 am artists of all ages and skill levels will transform sidewalks into temporary chalk masterpieces. Visitors can watch artists work and participate in Viewers’ Choice voting, which closes at 4:00 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded in various categories. Awards will be announced at 5:00 p.m. at the Main Stage Gazebo. To participate, find more information at: www.smofa.org/art-festival FILM SHOWCASE The festival weekend begins Friday evening with a Film Showcase at the Rivoli Theater. From 7:00–8:30 p.m., the showcase will feature family-friendly short films by local filmmakers. ART ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY ART Free art activities and projects for all ages will be offered at Civic Center Park Friday from 5:00–8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. A community art project led by Rebecca Pletsch, the current Teaching Artist Fellow for Youth (TAFY) Artist, will also invite festivalgoers to contribute to a shared creative experience. FESTIVAL SCHEDULE September 11–12, 2026 Friday, September 11 5:00–9:00 p.m. | Civic Center Park Artist booths, food trucks, community art project, live performances, and buskers 7:00–8:30 p.m. | Rivoli Theater Film Showcase Saturday, September 12 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. | Civic Center Park Artist booths, food trucks, performances, buskers, and art projects (until 5:00 pm) 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Civic Center Park Art activities 2:00–7:00 p.m. | Civic Center Park Plein Air and Chalk Art exhibitions Viewers’ Choice voting until 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. | Main Stage Gazebo at Civic Center Park Awards ceremony. 6:00–7:00 p.m. | Main Stage Gazebo at Civic Center Park Springville’s Got Talent 5:00–8:30 p.m. | Festival Street, 51 E. 200 S. Food trucks and headlining performances The Springville Art Festival brings art into the streets of Art City for a weekend of creativity, discovery, and community. For the complete festival schedule, artist lineup, participation information, and updates, visit www.smofa.org/2026-art-festival or www.instagram.com/springville_publicart The Springville Art Festival is an annual arts celebration in Utah’s “Art City,” presented by Springville Public Art, a program of the Springville Museum of Art and supported by Springville City and PAR.

In this landmark year,  Nitya Nritya Festival is expanding the geographic footprint of the festival to two locations in the valley. 
Friday, September 11, 2026 Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center & 
Saturday, September 12, 2026 Kingsbury Hall 

Details and tickets here.

10th Nitya Nritya Festival! In this landmark year, we are expanding the geographic footprint of the festival to two locations in the valley. 
Friday, September 11, 2026 Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center & Saturday, September 12, 2026 Kingsbury Hall 
Details and tickets here.

This event is a celebration of community during Welcoming Week 2026. This event will include: -Film screenings -Workshops -Information sessions -Immigrant-owned marketplace -Cultural performances (dances, live music) -Volunteer opportunities

We fly and fall through dances of folk tradition, conjuring moments from another mountain region, full of yearning, wistfulness, hard work and kinship. Tickets and more info at: rumble motion.com/book-online

This community celebration will feature a national short film competition, live music performances, media arts showcases, art vendors, food, and more. Still accepting film submissions. Selected films will be screened at the Backyard Film Bash in Salt Lake City—outdoors, together, and on the big screen. The event features a live jury and cash prizes, with awards including Best Films - First, Second, and Third place, plus an Audience Favorite and Youth-focused award. 
Over $20,000 will be awarded, with the first-place film taking home $10,000. 
More info at https://spyhop.org/events/backyard-film-bash/

"Sana Sana" Self Expression Through Singing and Song Writing explores Puerto Rican bomba as a powerful tool for singing, songwriting, and emotional expression. Rooted in tradition and shaped by lived experience, bomba invites us into rhythm, call-and-response, and storytelling as pathways to authentic creativity. No musical training is needed — just a willingness to feel the rhythm and follow what your heart dictates. Through guided rhythmic and lyrical exercises, participants will discover how emotion can lead the creative process. Whether you are a curious creative or someone simply looking for a new way to express yourself, this workshop offers a supportive space to connect with tradition, community, and your own voice. Join Bomba Marilé with visiting artist and musical teacher Karla Rivera who is visiting from California. Thursday Sept 24, 2026 6-8pm Song Writing Workshop Friday Sept 25, 2026 6-7:30pm Bomba Dance Class Saturday Sept 26, 2026 3-5pm Singing Workshop Saturday Sept 26, 2026 5:30-7pm Live boma music and dance No registration is needed. All of the events are entirely free thanks to the financial support from the Sorenson Unity Center, Salt Lake County Zoo Arts and Parks, Utah Division of Arts and Museums, National Endowment for the Arts, Salt Lake City Arts Council, and Creative West.

Join Curbside Theater and South Salt Lake Arts for an incredible night of live entertainment! This acrobatic dance perfromance is fun for all ages. If you haven't vistied the Tracy Aviary's Nature Center at Pia Ok'Wai yet, there is no better time to experience it than on a beautiful fall evening.

Details and tickets here.

The magic dance continues. On the heels of a successful global tour to nearly 100 cities, Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert returns in fall 2026 to visit more than 60 North America cities. An unforgettable night of fantasy, music, and nostalgia awaits, as fans celebrate the 40th anniversary of the movie’s 1986 release. Fans are invited to step into the magical world of Jim Henson’s Labyrinth in an exciting fusion of film and live music.

More info and tickets at Jim Henson's Labyrinth In Concert - Live at the Eccles

Paranormal Percussion, the ONLY Halloween-themed drum show in the world, is a rhythmic theatrical production of Halloween-themed songs played by a demented drum group using only percussion instruments.

Tickets at paranormalpercussion.com *** VIP Includes: – 1 VIP front row ticket (best seats in the house) – 1 Backstage pass – Guided tour of the stage – Play some of the instruments – Take pics, ask questions, and maybe even get a free drum lesson – Plus a few other surprises *** Run time: 105 minutes, includes 15 minute intermission.

Age policy: Recommended for all ages (no babies). However, children under 4 or the faint of heart may get scared. There will be loud noises (it’s a drum show lol), scary situations, jump scares, fog effects, light flashes, spooky characters, frightening video and images, etc. All patrons must have a ticket (no infants being held)