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A Practical Guide for Concert Season

Posted on March 18, 2025   |   Updated on September 30, 2025
City Cast Salt Lake staff

City Cast Salt Lake staff

Band Jungle on the screen in red while they play on stage at Gallivan Center.

Jungle at Gallivan Center in August 2024. (Ivana Martinez/City Cast Salt Lake)

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Tips and Tricks for SLC Concert Season

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Tickets are live for the Kilby Block Party, SLC Twilight, and Ogden Twilight, which means concert season beckons. There are certain details you might overlook until you’re directly outside the venue, like bag policies and where to park. Today, we’re sharing a practical guide so you can make the most of your experience.

⚡️ Quick Tips

  • Purchase tickets early. Popular shows tend to sell out quickly.
  • Be a courteous concertgoer. Don’t push unless a mosh pit’s involved.
  • Dress for the occasion. Check the weather if the venue’s outside.

👛 What to Bring

When in doubt: PKW (phone, keys, wallet). Bring your ID, especially if it’s a 21+ show. Also, most parking garages no longer accept cash — does anyone carry cash around anymore? And be sure to check the venue’s bag policy before you bring that cool new fanny pack.

In the year of our lord 2025, we should also let go of any shame about wearing ear plugs and protect our hearing:

 Sometimes you are blowing your eardrums out a little bit, and it sucks feeling irresponsible while going to do something for fun.Reuben Hoyos, Avid Salt Lake Concert Goer

⛑️ Safety First

It’s always a good idea to have an emergency plan. Make sure you identify the nearest exit and designate a meetup spot if you’re with other people.

Remember to hydrate! Also, (from personal experience) don’t lock your knees. How will you enjoy the show if you’re passed out?

🎸 Upcoming Concert Series

This year’s lineup brings Sierra Ferrell, Earth Gang, and the return of Japanese Breakfast.

Ogden is a throwback dream with Disclosure, Wilco, and Modest Mouse.

Tickets for Lord Huron and Lake Street Dive are already selling out, so keep an eye out for announcements.

The full lineup will be released April 8. They’ve already announced Trampled By Turtles and Little Feat.

Free shows around Park City!

Want more tips? Listen to our conversation with Reuben Hoyos, a Salt Laker on a mission to attend 56 concerts in 2025, for concert essentials and why we should relax on “concert decorum.”

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