60 upcoming events near St George — concerts, theater, markets, library programs and more. Free to browse; each links to the source.
Music & concerts
June 8, 2026
Evening
Vernon Worthen Park · George, UT
Vernon Worthen Park
You can hear Swedish Americana singer-songwriter Sofia Talvik play a free outdoor folk concert at Vernon Worthen Park on her 2026 US tour.
Pickleball & rec
Starts week of June 8, 2026
Varies
St. George city courts · George, UT
St. George city courts
You can sign up for the city's organized summer pickleball league beginning the week of June 8, with early-bird pricing for residents.
Classes & arts
June 9, 2026
7 p.m.
St. George area · George, UT
St. George area
You can follow along step by step to paint a desert night scene at this guided social paint night in St. George.
Outdoors & nature
June 11, 2026
Evening
Kolob Canyons, Zion National Park · George, UT
Kolob Canyons, Zion National Park
You can look through telescopes at the dark night sky during a ranger-led stargazing program at the Timber Creek Overlook in Zion.
Food festivals
June 12 to 14, 2026
Evenings
St. George · George, UT
St. George
You can graze curated street food vendors, desserts and drinks with live music and pop-up shopping at this traveling food festival in St. George.
Classes & arts
June 16, 2026
7 p.m.
St. George area · George, UT
St. George area
You can spend a relaxed evening painting a koi fish canvas with guidance at this St. George paint night.
Theater & film
June 18 through July 11, 2026
Evenings
The Electric Theater Center · George, UT
The Electric Theater Center
You can see the Tony-winning musical Come From Away, the true 9/11 story of a small Newfoundland town, at the intimate Electric Theater downtown.
Theater & film
June 18 through October 2026 (rotating repertory)
Matinee and 8 p.m.
Beverley Taylor Sorenson Center for the Arts, Cedar City · George, UT
Beverley Taylor Sorenson Center for the Arts, Cedar City
You can see the Tony-winning Utah Shakespeare Festival's 2026 lineup, including Hamlet, Twelfth Night and Something Rotten, plus free Greenshow performances in Cedar City.
Tastings
June 20, 2026
2 p.m.
St. George area · George, UT
St. George area
You can pair wine with a guided writing and Toni Morrison discussion at this intimate adults gathering in the St. George area.
Community & civic
July 4, 2026
Parade 7:45 a.m., fireworks 10 p.m.
Downtown St. George and Greater Zion Stadium · George, UT
Downtown St. George and Greater Zion Stadium
You can watch the morning Independence Day parade downtown and return for fireworks at Greater Zion Stadium that night.
Senior programs
Starting July 2026
Varies
St. George Senior Center · George, UT
St. George Senior Center
You can join a new mindfulness meditation class starting in July at the St. George Senior Center.
Classes & arts
July 21, 2026
7 p.m.
St. George area · George, UT
St. George area
You can decorate painted rocks in a low-key, beginner-friendly creative session in St. George.
Community & civic
July 24, 2026
All day
Various locations, Southern Utah · George, UT
Various locations, Southern Utah
You can join parades, rodeos, live music and fireworks for Utah's Pioneer Day, one of the state's biggest holidays.
Theater & film
July 30 through August 21, 2026
Evenings
The Electric Theater Center · George, UT
The Electric Theater Center
You can catch the comedy The Cottage staged at the downtown Electric Theater for several weeks this summer.
Theater & film
July through August 2026
Matinee and evening
Heritage Center Theatre, Cedar City · George, UT
Heritage Center Theatre, Cedar City
You can enjoy professional productions of Neil Simon comedies and classic American plays all summer in downtown Cedar City.
Food festivals
September 3 to 5, 2026
All day
Hurricane · George, UT
Hurricane
You can celebrate the peach harvest with a parade, carnival and community festivities at Hurricane's long-running Peach Days over Labor Day.
Community & civic
September 14 to 20, 2026
All week
Various venues, St. George · George, UT
Various venues, St. George
You can join a week-long heritage celebration with a parade, farmers market, rodeo, concert in the park and drone show across St. George.
Food festivals
September 17, 2026
Afternoon and evening
Main Street, downtown St. George · George, UT
Main Street, downtown St. George
You can dine at long communal tables down a closed-off Main Street with food from local restaurants during the Dixie Days celebration.
Theater & film
September 24 through October 16, 2026
Evenings
The Electric Theater Center · George, UT
The Electric Theater Center
You can see the Tony and Grammy winning musical Dear Evan Hansen at the downtown Electric Theater this fall.
Music & concerts
October 10, 2026
Evening
M.K. Cox Performing Arts Center · George, UT
M.K. Cox Performing Arts Center
You can hear the Southwest Symphony open its 2026-27 season at the M.K. Cox Performing Arts Center with tickets starting around $15.
Music & concerts
October 13, 2026
Evening
The Electric Theater Center · George, UT
The Electric Theater Center
You can see Southern Utah party band The Lawn Darts, who have opened for Styx and The Beach Boys, play classic rock at the Electric Theater for free with donations welcome.
Community & civic
October 16 to 18, 2026
Mornings and evenings
Sand Hollow Resort area · George, UT
Sand Hollow Resort area
You can watch dozens of hot air balloons launch against the red rock backdrop, including an evening balloon glow, at this Southern Utah festival.
Theater & film
Summer through October 2026 (in repertory)
Evenings
Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins · George, UT
Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins
You can see the epic musical Les Miserables staged outdoors under the stars at Tuacahn this season.
Theater & film
Through October 2026 (in repertory)
Evenings
Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins · George, UT
Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins
You can see Pixar's Finding Nemo brought to life with puppetry and song in Tuacahn's spectacular outdoor red rock amphitheatre.
Theater & film
July through October 2026 (in repertory)
8 p.m.
Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins · George, UT
Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins
You can sing along to Summer Nights and the rest of Grease performed live under the red rocks at Tuacahn.
Theater & film
October 27 to 30, 2026
8 p.m.
Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins · George, UT
Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins
You can watch Odyssey Dance Theatre's famous Halloween Thriller show, full of zombies, mummies and humor, at Tuacahn.
Music & concerts
November 4, 2026
7:30 p.m.
Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins · George, UT
Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins
You can hear note-for-note Beatles classics with full era costume changes from tribute band The Fab Four under the red rocks at Tuacahn.
Music & concerts
November 10, 2026
7:30 p.m.
Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins · George, UT
Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins
You can dance to Bee Gees disco hits like Night Fever and How Deep Is Your Love from the Stayin' Alive tribute band at Tuacahn.
Music & concerts
November 12, 2026
Evening
Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins · George, UT
Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins
You can catch the celebrated a cappella group Straight No Chaser live at Tuacahn for one night.
Theater & film
Opens November 19, 2026
7 p.m.
Hafen Theatre at Tuacahn, Ivins · George, UT
Hafen Theatre at Tuacahn, Ivins
You can kick off the holidays with the tap-dancing musical Holiday Inn in Tuacahn's indoor Hafen Theatre.
Theater & film
November 28 to December 23, 2026
Matinee and evening
Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins · George, UT
Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins
You can take in Tuacahn's annual Christmas spectacular with real snow falling on the outdoor stage from late November through December.
Community & civic
November 30, 2026
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Town Square, St. George · George, UT
Town Square, St. George
You can meet Santa, hear school choirs and enjoy free hot chocolate and cookies at the city's holiday kickoff on Town Square.
Community & civic
December 3 to 5, 2026
Daytime and evening
Dixie Convention Center · George, UT
Dixie Convention Center
You can stroll dozens of decorated Christmas trees and gingerbread houses up for auction at this St. George holiday fundraiser for children's charities.
Outdoors & nature
Open daily
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Red Hills Desert Garden · George, UT
Red Hills Desert Garden
You can wander Utah's premier desert botanical garden with rare fish, dinosaur tracks and water-wise plantings, free and open every day.
Outdoors & nature
40+ sessions through 2026
Varies
Red Hills Desert Garden · George, UT
Red Hills Desert Garden
You can attend any of more than 40 free landscape and gardening workshops across the year at the Red Hills Desert Garden, covering every yard and skill level.
Lifelong learning
Friday, June 5, 2026
3:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Washington County Library, St. George branch · George, UT
Washington County Library, St. George branch
You can explore great works of classic theater in this free guided library program in St. George.
Music & concerts
Spring to fall season
George, UT
An outdoor amphitheatre set against red cliffs in nearby Ivins, with Broadway-style musicals in season and a steady concert lineup. Big tribute acts and touring shows pass through.
Classes & arts
Open daily (Mon to Sat)
10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Color Me Mine St. George · George, UT
Color Me Mine St. George
You can drop in any day to hand-paint your own ceramic piece at this paint-your-own pottery studio in St. George.
Outdoors & nature
Recurring hikes, meetings and socials
Varies
Southern Utah trails · George, UT
Southern Utah trails
You can hike with a friendly club that runs led outings for every level plus club meetings and socials across Southern Utah.
Music & concerts
Tuesdays, June 2 through August 25, 2026
Evenings
St. George Tabernacle · George, UT
St. George Tabernacle
You can hear local musicians, choirs and ensembles every Tuesday evening in the historic Tabernacle, one of Southern Utah's finest acoustic rooms, for free.
Music & concerts
Second Monday each month, through October 2026
7 p.m.
Vernon Worthen Park · George, UT
Vernon Worthen Park
You can enjoy a free outdoor community concert on the second Monday of each month at Vernon Worthen Park through October.
Music & concerts
Weekly, June 4 through August 28, 2026
8 p.m.
Vernon Worthen Park · George, UT
Vernon Worthen Park
You can bring a blanket and chair for free weekly evening concerts of rock, country, jazz and pop at Vernon Worthen Park all summer.
Markets
Saturdays, June through October 2026
Mornings
IFA Country Stores parking lot, Cedar City · George, UT
IFA Country Stores parking lot, Cedar City
You can shop fresh produce, honey, jams and handmade crafts with live music every Saturday morning at the Cedar City Farmers Market.
Theater & film
Monthly screenings, 2026
1 p.m.
The Electric Theater Center · George, UT
The Electric Theater Center
You can catch free monthly screenings of documentaries, classics and contemporary cinema in the intimate Electric Theater downtown.
Lifelong learning
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Washington County Library, St. George branch · George, UT
Washington County Library, St. George branch
You can talk over the month's book pick with fellow readers at the library's free Page Turners book club.
Lifelong learning
Mondays (June 1 and 8, 2026)
1:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Washington County Library, St. George branch · George, UT
Washington County Library, St. George branch
You can join a free, thoughtful Socrates Cafe philosophy discussion most Monday afternoons at the St. George library.
Outdoors & nature
Recurring group hikes
Varies
St. George area trails · George, UT
St. George area trails
You can join casual, conversation-friendly easy-to-moderate group hikes around St. George through this active Meetup group.
Senior programs
Tuesday through Friday
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (lunch 11:30 a.m.)
St. George Senior Center · George, UT
St. George Senior Center
You can choose from more than 100 monthly activities including arts and crafts, games and music, plus a daily lunch, at the St. George Senior Center.
Pickleball & rec
Recurring sessions, 2026
Varies
St. George city courts · George, UT
St. George city courts
You can learn pickleball fundamentals, rules and scoring in a beginner clinic run by the city for $40 residents.
Lifelong learning
Thursday, June 4, 2026
5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Washington County Library, St. George branch · George, UT
Washington County Library, St. George branch
You can test your American history knowledge at a free America 250 trivia night at the St. George library.
Pickleball & rec
Open play (Tue to Fri center hours)
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
St. George Senior Center · George, UT
St. George Senior Center
You can play indoor pickleball on the court at the St. George Senior Center, where the lines are permanent and you just bring your own net.
Senior programs
Recurring (call 435-673-3548 x103)
Varies
Five County Area Agency on Aging, St. George · George, UT
Five County Area Agency on Aging, St. George
You can learn to prepare healthy meals in recurring classes hosted by the Five County Area Agency on Aging in St. George.
Markets
Saturdays, year-round (8 a.m. to noon May through October)
8 a.m. to noon
Vernon Worthen Park · George, UT
Vernon Worthen Park
You can shop more than 50 local growers and makers for fresh produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods and crafts every Saturday morning at Vernon Worthen Park.
Music & concerts
Select Sundays, July and August 2026
Sunset
Cedar Breaks National Monument, Point Supreme · George, UT
Cedar Breaks National Monument, Point Supreme
You can hear free live music at 10,000 feet with sunset views at Cedar Breaks on select Sunday evenings, with only a small park entry fee that a parks pass covers.
Markets
Saturdays, May through September
10 a.m.
Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins · George, UT
Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins
You can browse handmade crafts, fresh produce and artisan foods at a weekly outdoor market set in the red rock canyon at Tuacahn in Ivins.
Markets
Last Friday of each month
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in winter)
Kiln St. George · George, UT
Kiln St. George
You can catch a monthly pop-up farmers market with local vendors on the last Friday of each month at the Kiln in St. George.
Markets
Saturdays, year round
8 a.m. to noon May to October, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. otherwise
George, UT
A Saturday farmers market at Vernon Worthen Park, going since 2007. Local produce, baked goods, art, food, and music. May through October it runs 8am to noon, and November through April it shifts to 10am to 2pm.
Classes & arts
Select 2026 evenings
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
St. George Recreation · George, UT
St. George Recreation
You can make a cup and bowl in a one-night pottery class built for couples, friends or grandparents and grandchildren, for $50 a couple residents.
Classes & arts
Thursdays (next June 4, 2026)
12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Washington County Library, St. George branch · George, UT
Washington County Library, St. George branch
You can bring your knitting or craft project and work alongside others at this free weekly drop-in group at the St. George library.
Classes & arts
Multi-week Monday sessions, 2026
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
St. George Recreation · George, UT
St. George Recreation
You can learn pinch pots, coil bowls and slab projects in an adult handbuilding clay class for ages 13 and up, for $90 residents.
