There is more to Park City than just ski resorts. Each year, Park City hosts large annual festivals and events that draw in visitors from across the country and even internationally. If you are planning a getaway to Park City, be sure to schedule your visit around one of these top notch annual festivals for an extra special experience in Park City.
Kimball Arts Festival
For more than three decades, the
Kimball Arts Center has promoted arts of all types in the Park City area. Each year, as part of the
Kimball Arts Center's dedication to community growth and development, this center hosts the Kimball Arts Festival. The festival is held in early August each year. Visitors to the festival will enjoy live music, family activities, and plenty of other entertainment. The event brings together over 200 of the top artists in North America, representing art forms of all types. Park City's historic Main Street gets in on the action as well, hosting art displays, live entertainment stages, and more. This is a family-friendly event, with plenty of activities for the little ones to enjoy as well.
For six weeks from mid-July through mid-August each year, locals and visitors in the Park City area delight in the beautiful sounds of the
Utah Symphony and Opera Deer Valley Music Festival. On both weekends and weekdays, the festival features live concert performances from various symphonies and other music groups. Some of the concerts include classical symphonies, instrumental performances, Broadway-style shows, well-known guest artists, and more. The concerts take place at various venues throughout the city such as
Deer Valley, St Mary's Church, and other venues.
At the end of January each year, the international media spotlight turns to Park City for the renowned
Sundance Film Festival. This event was founded by actor and director Robert Redford in 1981, and has grown to become the largest and most renowned independent film festival. This ten day event brings together actors, filmmakers, composers, playwrights, and so many more professionals as well as film enthusiasts who simply love film. The event features film screenings, parties, dinner events, and so much more, with most events held at the
Kimball Arts Center. This popular event draws in huge crowds, so make your travel plans early if you plan to attend.
