The Utah Arts Festival has announced initial details for its 50th anniversary celebration, set to take place June 18–21, 2026, at Library Square in Salt Lake City. Last week, organizers revealed a lineup of headlining musical acts and the return of aerial dance company BANDALOOP as part of the milestone event.
For those unfamiliar with the Utah Arts Festival, it aims to celebrate arts of all types. The four-day festival will feature a range of artistic disciplines, including visual arts, live music, dance, film, and literary programming. Additional performers and interactive experiences are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
BANDALOOP, known for its vertical dance performances on buildings and natural landscapes, will return to perform on the south-facing glass wall of the Salt Lake City Main Library. The company has previously performed at the site in 2008, 2013, and 2018. Their performances are scheduled daily from Thursday through Saturday, June 18–20.
The festival’s headlining musical acts span multiple genres. Hip-hop artist GZA will open the festival on Thursday, June 18. A founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan, GZA is known for his 1995 album Liquid Swords and for incorporating scientific themes into his recent work…