Programs

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In addition to championing Downtown’s established artists and arts organizations, The Blocks curates unique events and programs that activate underutilized spaces and infuse the public realm with energy, inspiration, and artistic discovery.

Events

  • The Trash Panda Drummers performing.

    STEPPIN' ON MAIN

    This series encourages and supports inclusive programs reflecting Salt Lake’s diversity while creating an economic impact for the businesses along Main Street.

    Trash Panda Drummers Pictured

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  • MARIACHI FESTIVAL

    MARIACHI FESTIVAL

    The 3rd Annual Mariachi Festival will take place at Eccles Theater on August 22, 2025 from 6 - 10pm.

    Mariachi Fuego Pictured

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  • Two performers are on stage as part of a theatrical show. The woman in purple is lying on top of the man with her hand raised, and the man is sitting on a chair, holding a magazine. A third performer is sitting below them, partially visible. The stage is set outdoors with a multi-story building with lit rooms in the background.

    ROOFTOP SERIES

    Performances like SB Dance's Curbside Theater are experienced in new environments with the cityscape of downtown SLC as the backdrop

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  • A band playing music on an outdoor stage.

    LOCALLY MADE LOCALLY PLAYED

    Locally Played has been untethered from the studio and sprawled on the streets. In downtown Salt Lake City, be prepared to find musicians and entertainers that will surprise and delight you.

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  • Crowd in Downtown Salt Lake City listening to DJ's and dancing

    FRAME BY FRAME

    At Frame by Frame, we invite you to experience the art of storytelling in its many forms. Dance to the rhythms of storytelling DJs, wander the streets of The Blocks Arts District to discover unexpected treasures, and immerse yourself in the creative energy that fuels Sundance and the SLC community.

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Programs

  • A painting on an outside electrical box of an older woman in muted colors.

    COCREATE Artists-in-Residence

    COCREATE ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE

    A partnership initiative aimed at fostering collaborative endeavors to produce distinctive art installations, performances, activations, and/or projects in Downtown Salt Lake City.

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  • EN PLEIN AIR

    EN PLEIN AIR

    The Blocks is activating urban spaces in downtown Salt Lake City with the spontaneous and participatory nature of Plein Air (outdoor) painting. This project invites audiences to engage with and view artists during the painting process, allowing for a deeper appreciation of this artistic medium and providing the opportunity to see live art.

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  • Fun artwork of bird characters and numbers.

    EXHIBITIONS ON MAIN

    EXHIBITIONS ON MAIN

    A program built to display local artists' vision, story, or artistic idea in a year-long exhibit on main that is free and accessible to the public.

    Artist Credit: Kate Wolsey

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