The sun drops behind the Wasatch ridgeline and the sky goes gold and rose. Down at the Amphitheatre, the stage starts to glow against the mountain. The crowd settles in — blankets spread, jackets on, that clean high-altitude chill in the air. Then the music starts. This is Concerts on the Slopes, and from Canyon Haus you’re a three-minute walk away.
The 2026 season runs July 10 through August 29 — eleven shows across seven weeks, including two themed multi-night weekends and a lineup that spans soul, Southern rock, 80s pop, reggae, country, and alt-rock. Whether you’re planning your stay around a specific night or just want to know what’s happening while you’re here, here’s everything you need.
🏔️ What Is Concerts on the Slopes?
Concerts on the Slopes is a ticketed outdoor summer music series held at the Amphitheatre at Canyons Village, produced by Park City Performing Arts — a Utah nonprofit that’s been putting on world-class shows since 1998. Shows are held on select Fridays, Saturdays, and occasional Thursdays in July and August, with gates opening at 6:15 PM and most performances starting at 7:00 PM.
The venue itself is an outdoor grass bowl carved into the base of the ski mountain at 4000 Canyons Resort Drive — between the Red Pine Gondola and the Orange Bubble Express lift, directly across from the Grand Summit. No gondola or lift required to get there. It’s at ground level, flat, and an easy walk from Canyon Haus.
🎟️ Ticketed Series
Concerts on the Slopes requires a ticket — this is different from Forum Fest (July 2–4, free) and Mountain Town Music events (also free). Tickets typically start around $11–12 for general admission and vary by show. Buy at the official Park City Performing Arts site.
🧺 Picnic-Friendly
Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome. Spread a blanket, bring a charcuterie board, make a proper evening of it. Food vendors and concessions are also available at most shows for anything you forgot.
👨👩👧 Family Friendly
General admission lawn seating, accessible viewing areas for guests with mobility needs, and a relaxed mountain atmosphere that works for all ages. Pets are not permitted inside the venue.
🎵 The Full 2026 Lineup
Eleven shows. Seven weeks. Two themed weekends. Here’s the complete picture — all shows at 7:00 PM, gates open 6:15 PM.
| Date | Artist | Genre | Known For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, July 10 | Allen Stone | Soul / R&B / Funk | Grammy-nominated; toured with Stevie Wonder & Chris Stapleton |
| Fri, July 24 🎸 | 38 Special | Southern Rock | “Hold On Loosely,” “Caught Up in You” — 80s Weekend Night 1 |
| Sat, July 25 🎸 | Taylor Dayne & Exposé | 80s Pop / Dance | “Tell It to My Heart,” “Seasons Change” — 80s Weekend Night 2 |
| Sun, July 26 🎸 | Sawyer Brown | Country-Rock | Star Search winners; 40+ years of live performance — 80s Weekend Night 3 |
| Fri, July 31 | The Psychedelic Furs | Post-Punk / Alternative | “Pretty in Pink,” “Love My Way,” “Heaven” |
| Sat, Aug 1 | Boney James | Smooth Jazz / R&B | Four Grammy nominations; best-selling contemporary jazz artist |
| Aug 6–8 🤠 | Country Weekend | Country | Three nights of country — full lineup at parkcityinstitute.org |
| Fri, Aug 14 | UB40 feat. Ali Campbell | Reggae / Pop | “Red Red Wine,” “Can’t Help Falling in Love” |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Better Than Ezra, Vertical Horizon & Tonic | Alternative Rock | “Good,” “Everything You Want,” “If You Could Only See” — one big night |
| Fri, Aug 21 | Maoli | Reggae / Island | Hawaiian reggae with a devoted West Coast following |
| Fri, Aug 28 | Dylan Scott | Country | “My Girl,” “Nobody,” back-to-back No. 1s in 2025 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | MAX with Marc E. Bassy | Pop | “Lights Down Low,” “Gibberish” — season closer |
Lineup subject to change. Always confirm at parkcityinstitute.org before you travel.
🎸 80s Weekend — July 24–26
Three consecutive nights built around artists who defined a decade. If you want the full Forum Fest experience but with a tighter musical theme and a more intimate venue, the 80s Weekend is it. Here’s who’s on stage:
🎸 Friday, July 24
38 Special
Fifty years in, 38 Special is still playing over 100 shows a year. The Southern rock institution behind “Hold On Loosely” and “Caught Up in You” opens the 80s Weekend with a full-throttle hook-heavy set. Their 2026 tour supports Milestone, their first studio album in over two decades. This is exactly how you kick off a three-night run.
🎵 Saturday, July 25
Taylor Dayne & Exposé
Two of the era’s most iconic acts sharing one stage. Taylor Dayne launched with “Tell It to My Heart” in 1987 and racked up 17 Top 20 singles and 75 million records sold. Joining her is Exposé — the first act ever to score four Top 10 hits from a debut album. Saturday night at the Amphitheatre, mountain backdrop, these two? That’s a night people talk about.
🎶 Sunday, July 26
Sawyer Brown
Sawyer Brown closes out the 80s Weekend with four decades of high-energy, grassroots live performance behind them. They burst onto the national scene winning Star Search and never looked back — country storytelling with rock-and-roll swagger that translates perfectly to an outdoor mountain stage. The right band to send a weekend off on a high note.
🤠 Country Weekend — August 6–8
Three consecutive evenings of authentic country at one of Utah’s most beautiful outdoor venues. The full artist lineup will be confirmed at the official Park City Performing Arts site — what we can tell you is the format mirrors the 80s Weekend: three nights, building energy, and a crowd that comes back all three evenings.
Country music and mountain settings are a natural pairing. Wide open sky, clean air, honest storytelling — it all just works. Book your stay early. Country Weekend trips tend to fill fast.
🎤 Plus: Dylan Scott — Friday, August 28
If you love country but can only make one show, Dylan Scott on August 28 is a strong pick. Six No. 1 singles into a career built on authentic storytelling, his back-to-back chart-toppers in 2025 and current single “What He’ll Never Have” make for a setlist that earns every bit of applause. A warm August evening at the Amphitheatre with Scott headlining — that’s what a Park City summer is made for.
🚌 Getting There in 2026
One important update before you plan: the Cabriolet lift is closed this summer and the parking garage is out of service during construction. Here are your real options for getting to the Amphitheatre:
🅿️ Drive & Park (Free)
Lots 3 and 4 at Canyons Village are free for summer concert-goers. A free shuttle runs from the lots to the base area. Arrive early for popular and themed weekend nights — lots fill up fast.
🚌 Free Public Transit
Park City Transit and High Valley Transit both serve Canyons Village throughout the summer. The Canyons Village Transit Hub connects to Main Street, Deer Valley, and Kimball Junction. Check the last bus time on your show date before you go.
🚗 Rideshare
Uber and Lyft both serve Canyons Village reliably. Drop-off at the base area is easy. On busy nights, request your ride before the encore ends — you’ll be moving while the crowd is still applauding.
Canyon Haus guests don’t need any of this. The Amphitheatre is a 3-minute flat walk from the front door. Walk to the show, walk home, be in the hot tub while others are waiting for their Lyft.
🎒 What to Bring
Mountain evenings in Park City move fast. It’s 80°F at noon and 58°F by 9 PM — that swing happens the moment the sun clears the ridge. Come prepared and the evening is perfect. Come underprepared and you’re spending the second set shivering.
✅ Pack These
- Low-back chair (seat height under 9″) or thick blanket
- Light jacket or fleece — essential after sunset
- Sunscreen — the show starts at golden hour, UV at 7,000 ft is real
- Picnic supplies — food and non-alcoholic drinks are welcome
- Reusable water bottle
- Cash or card for vendors and concessions
- Comfortable walking shoes — the grounds are grassy and uneven
- Your ticket, digital or printed
🚫 Leave These Home
- Outside alcoholic beverages (not permitted inside the venue)
- Dogs (pets are not allowed inside the concert venue)
- Oversized chairs above the 9″ seat height spec
☔ Rain Policy
Light rain typically doesn’t stop the show. Severe weather may cause delays. Follow @concertsontheslopes on Instagram for real-time updates on show night.
📅 What a Concert Weekend Looks Like from Canyon Haus
One of the best arguments for staying right here is how seamlessly the show fits into a full mountain day. Here’s how a typical concert night runs when you’re three minutes from the stage:
🎿 Afternoon
Hike or bike from the village in the morning. Back by early afternoon to rest up. Head to one of the Canyons Village restaurants for dinner — Red Tail Grill for a full sit-down, Drafts Burger Bar if you want something quick and easy.
🎸 Show Time
Stroll over to the Amphitheatre at 6:15 when gates open. Stake out your spot on the lawn, pour something from the vendors, and let the mountain do the rest. Show starts at 7:00 PM.
🔥 After the Show
Walk back to Canyon Haus. While everyone else is sitting in post-show traffic or waiting for a rideshare, you’re already at the fire pits. Pool’s heated. The evening’s not over unless you want it to be.
🏔️ Book Your Concert Season Base Camp
Canyon Haus sits 730 feet from the Amphitheatre — a 3-minute flat walk along village paths. All units include access to the heated outdoor pool, hot tubs, fire pits, fitness center, ski valet, and 24/7 front desk. Pick your configuration below and check your dates.
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Separate bedroom, full kitchen, and room to spread out between shows. The sweet spot for couples or small families making a multi-night concert weekend out of it.
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Bring the whole group. Two bedrooms, full kitchen, and space for everyone to decompress between nights. Ideal for families or a crew going all three nights of a themed weekend.
🎆 Starting Early? Don’t Miss Forum Fest (July 2–4)
Concerts on the Slopes opens July 10, but Canyons Village’s summer music starts a week earlier. Forum Fest is a free three-day 4th of July celebration with nightly headliners, a drone show above the Wasatch peaks, a kids zone, food and drinks, and a mechanical bull. It’s a completely different energy from the ticketed concert series — bigger crowd, free admission, full holiday weekend atmosphere.
Combine Forum Fest weekend with a Concerts on the Slopes show the following week and you’ve built yourself nearly two weeks of mountain entertainment without leaving Canyons Village. Canyon Haus is steps from both.
Walk to the Show. Walk Home. Repeat.
Eleven shows. Seven weeks. Three minutes from Canyon Haus. Check your concert dates and book your stay before the good ones go.
Questions? Call us at 435-615-0163 or email [email protected]
