The Utah Division of Arts & Museums (UA&M) and the Salt Lake City Arts Council (SLCAC) “Living Traditions Presents” program announce the return of Mondays in the Park, a free concert series bringing traditional folk music and cultural dance performances to Liberty Park this summer. The series offers entertainment for the entire community on Monday evenings from July 7 to August 11, 2025.
Since 1987, Mondays in the Park has showcased performances from various multicultural communities of Utah. “This series has become one of my favorite summertime traditions,” says Felicia Baca, Executive Director of Salt Lake City Arts Council. “These free concerts are a wonderful way to experience artistic traditions and celebrate the rich cultural heritage thriving within our communities.”
The 38th annual Mondays in the Park features an exciting lineup of local artists:
Monday, July 7
Dance: Nican Axcan, an Aztec dance group
Music: Samba Fogo, cultural arts organization inspired by Brazilian Carnaval celebrations
Monday, July 14
Dance: Utah Irish Dance Company, featuring champion-level Irish dancers
Music: Skógafoss, traditional Scandinavian music
Monday, July 21
Dance: Kargi Kala Kendra, South Indian dance
Music: Kenshin Taiko, a community group for Japanese drumming
Monday, July 28
Dance: Nepalese Association of Utah, nonprofit organization for Nepalese culture
Music: Finch & the Magpies, folk trio playing a wide range of traditional Irish tunes
Monday, August 4
Dance: Malialole, Polynesian dance group
Music: Mensajeros del Tiempo, guitar ensemble featuring music from Argentina
Monday, August 11
Dance: Ballet Las Americas de Utah, Latin American folk dance
Music: Mariachi Fuego, traditional Mexican folk music
Concerts are held weekly, on Monday evenings, from 7-9 p.m. in front of the historic Chase Home Museum in Liberty Park. Find directions on Google Maps here. Each night will feature a cultural dance performance at 7 p.m., followed by live music at 8 p.m. Attendees of all ages are invited to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics to these outdoor concerts. Food trucks are also scheduled to appear each night of the event, starting July 14.
For more information and updates, please visit https://saltlakearts.org/programs/mondays-in-the-park.
