Mar 5, 2026 - News

Salt Lake weekend events: "Illuminate" fest, synchronized skating and more

Erin Alberty

Illustration of a cassette tape with the tape unspooling to spell weekend. — Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios

From light installations to tattoo artistry, there's lots to do this weekend in and around SLC.

🤩 Illuminate: The annual festival of light and art has moved to March this year, with interactive installations, live music and a drone show 5-10pm Friday and Saturday at Library Square. Free

⛸️ Synchronized Skating Championships: If the Olympics left you wanting more, see the nation's best on ice Thursday-Saturday at the Maverik Center. Tickets

🇬🇭 Ghana Independence Day: Celebrate the west African nation with food, performances and fun 4-8pm Saturday at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center. Tickets

🖊️ Tattoo Expo: About 500 artists are showing off their best ink Friday-Sunday at the Salt Palace. Tickets

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Salt Lake weekend events: "Illuminate" fest, synchronized skating and more

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