2026 Electric Film Series
Free monthly film screenings on Nov. 17 and Dec. 15 at St. George’s Electric Theater; doors 5:30 p.m., program 6 p.m.
Southern Utah Events This Month
Upcoming events in Southern Utah
Southern Utah Events This Month
The full regional calendar for the month, one-night shows and long-running series alike. Use it to pick which weekend is worth the drive — Cedar City 45 minutes away, Bryce country about an hour and ten, the Zion corridor under two hours.
Festival City Farmers Market
Saturday market in downtown Cedar City: 9 a.m.–1 p.m. in October and 10 a.m.–2 p.m. in November and December.
Tooveep (The Land) at SUMA
Free contemporary Indigenous art at SUMA through March 6; closed Nov. 25–27 and Dec. 21–Jan. 3.
Kanab Spooktacular Weekend
Pirate-themed family activities start at 5 p.m. Oct. 30–31; Saturday trunk-or-treat runs 5–8 p.m. at the Kanab Center.
Zion National Park Art Invitational
Landscape artists gather in Zion Nov. 2–7, with demonstrations, a ticketed gala, and a Saturday Wet Paint program at Zion Lodge.
The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute
A Beatles tribute concert at Tuacahn's outdoor amphitheatre on November 4 at 7 p.m.
Rock Gold: Volume Four with the Orchestra of Southern Utah
Symphonic rock at the Heritage Center Theater on Nov. 5 and 6, with performances at 7:30 p.m.
Taurid Meteors and Saturn Star Party
A free star party featuring the Taurid meteor shower, Saturn, and the Andromeda Galaxy begins Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. at Jackson Flat Reservoir; no end time is published.
Ponderosa Polar Challenge 2026
A registered-runner trail challenge at Zion Ponderosa Nov. 7–9, with loop courses from 5K to 150 miles; entry closed Nov. 5.
An Acoustic Evening with Chris Young
Chris Young performs an acoustic concert at Tuacahn on November 7 at 7 p.m.
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical at SUU
SUU's Percy Jackson musical continues November 7, 9, 13 and 14, with evening shows and a final Saturday matinee.
Bryce Canyon Fee-Free Day for U.S. Citizens and Residents
Bryce Canyon waives entrance fees for U.S. citizens and residents on Nov. 11; other charges can still apply.
Cedar City's 175th Birthday Spectacular
Free lobby activities on Nov. 11 from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by Cedar City's 175th Birthday Spectacular at 7:30 p.m.
Stayin’ Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees
A Bee Gees tribute concert at Tuacahn’s outdoor amphitheatre Nov. 11 at 7 p.m.; tickets required.
Straight No Chaser at Tuacahn
A holiday a cappella concert at Tuacahn on November 12 at 7 p.m.
Panguitch Holiday Craft Fair
Panguitch's Holiday Craft Fair runs Nov. 13-14 at the Garfield County Fair Building; shopping hours are to be announced.
Iron Mission Days and Old Town Market
Living-history demonstrations and an Old Town Market run Nov. 13-14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Frontier Homestead.
Rodney Atkins at Tuacahn
Rodney Atkins performs outdoors at Tuacahn Nov. 13 at 7 p.m.; reserved-seat tickets are available through the venue.
Move! SUU Ballroom Dance Company Fall Concert
SUU Ballroom Dance Company performs November 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. in Cedar City's Heritage Center Theater.
Butch Cassidy 10K/5K
The Butch Cassidy race starts Nov. 14 at 9 a.m. The 5K is full; check 10K availability and plan to use the Springdale race shuttles.
Snow Canyon Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Fun Run Walk n' Roll
St. George's Snow Canyon race day features a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and Fun Run Walk n' Roll with courses in Snow Canyon State Park and around Snow Canyon High School.
U.S. Navy Band Commodores at Tuacahn
A free jazz concert at Tuacahn on November 14 at 7 p.m.; reservations are required and the organizer lists standby tickets.
Almost All to the West
Live music, narration and projected imagery explore the Domínguez–Escalante expedition at Kayenta.
Night of Double Duets
Jake Workman and Aaron Ashton, followed by Kenny and Amanda Smith, at the Heritage Theater on Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Panguitch Christmas Tree Festival
Panguitch's Christmas Tree Festival is scheduled for Nov. 20-21 at the Garfield County Fair Building; hours are to be announced.
From the Borderlands to the Roots
A multidisciplinary dance work with a Friday evening performance and Saturday matinee.
Legends & Legacies: SUU Jazz One
SUU Jazz One performs November 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the new Eccles Music Center's concert hall.
Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn opens November 20 at 7:45 p.m. and runs through December 22 in Tuacahn's indoor Hafen Theatre.
Bryce Canyon Full Moon Hike
A reservation-only Bryce Canyon moonlight hike on Nov. 24, with an approximate 4:30 p.m. start and mandatory check-in by 3 p.m.
Brian Head Town Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Brian Head's town lighting is Nov. 25, 4:30–6:30 p.m., at Bristlecone Park's pavilion.
Coal Creek Trail Parkrun Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K
A free Thanksgiving morning 5K for walkers and runners, November 26 at 9 a.m. from Cedar City's West Canyon Park.
Ruby's Inn Thanksgiving Day Buffet
Thanksgiving buffet at Ruby's Inn on Nov. 26, from 11 a.m.; walk-ins only. Confirm closing hours and current prices.
Parowan: Christmas in the Country
Nov. 27–28: a holiday bazaar, Saturday's 10 a.m. Santa parade, 6 p.m. candlelight parade, town lighting and 7 p.m. show.
Mistletoe Market
Holiday vendors and food stalls fill the Kanab Center Terrace Nov. 27–28, from 5 to 8 p.m. both evenings.
Christmas in the Canyon at Tuacahn
Tuacahn's holiday activities run on selected evenings November 27-December 23; November 28 has a later 7 p.m. opening.
Cannonville Christmas at the Park
A small-town Christmas gathering in Cannonville's park on November 28, 2026.
Christmas on the Mountain
Christmas on the Mountain is listed for Saturday, Nov. 28, in Duck Creek Village. Hours, venue and activities are still to be announced.
Cedar City Downtown Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Nov. 28 in downtown Cedar City: a noon–9 p.m. holiday celebration, with the lighting and fireworks at 6 p.m.
Festival City Christmas Market
Cedar City's holiday market runs Thursdays through Saturdays, Nov. 28 - Dec. 19, 2026, noon to 8 p.m.
Holiday Tree Jubilee
Holiday Tree Jubilee is open Nov. 28 from 3-8 p.m. and Nov. 30-Dec. 1 from 5-8 p.m. in Cedar City.
Kanab Christmas Light Parade and Festival
Kanab's tree lighting begins Nov. 28 at 6:45 p.m., followed by the Red & White Christmas light parade at 7 p.m.
Kanab's Polar Express
Book a timed holiday bus ride to Santa Nov. 30–Dec. 5 or Dec. 7–12. Meet at Levi Stewart Memorial and arrive 10 minutes early.
Hurricane City Christmas Tree Lighting
Hurricane's community tree lighting runs Nov. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m., with Santa, a live nativity, and horse-drawn carriage rides.
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