Utah Classical Guitar
presents
John Lenti & Emily Nelson
Friday January 22nd, 2027 at 730pm
Regent Street Black Box
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
On sale: August 3rd, 2026 at 10am.
An evening of renaissance music for lute and voice.
John Lenti specializes in music of the 1600s and has made basso continuo improvisation on lute, theorbo, and baroque guitar the cornerstone of a career that encompasses chamber music, recitals, and work for opera companies and orchestras both modern and baroque.
Emily Nelson is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Utah, where she teaches courses in general education. She is also Adjunct Faculty at Westminster College, where she teaches Opera Studio, World Music, and applied voice. She concurrently enjoys an active performing career. In 2009 she co-founded Utopia Early Music, a group that presents concerts of medieval, renaissance, and baroque music.
This concert is presented in cooperation with Utopia Early Music.
Run time: 105 minutes, includes 15 minute intermission.
Recommended for ages 8 and up. All patrons require a ticket including infants being held.
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Manuel Barrueco
Friday April 30th, 2027 at 730pm
Regent Street Black Box
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
On sale: August 3rd, 2026 at 10am.
The legendary master of the classical guitar returns to Salt Lake City.
Manuel Barrueco's guitar recital at Alice Tully Hall was the work of not just a guitarist, but of a superior musician.
New York Times
An elegant musician and aristocrat of the guitar ...
Dallas Times Herald
A major artist with remarkable musicianship and a world of technique... simply and consistently – awesome.
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Run time: 105 minutes, includes 15 minute intermission.
Recommended for ages 8 and up. All patrons require a ticket including infants being held.
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Ben Lougheed / Carson Garcia
Friday February 26th, 2027 at 730pm
Regent Street Black Box
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
On sale: August 3rd, 2026 at 10am.
Guitarist Ben Lougheed is known for his “beautifully polished, passionate, and engaging performances.” Ben’s multifaceted career includes over a decade of concertizing, community engagement, music entrepreneurship, and education. Audiences, colleagues, and critics have called Ben "an emerging force in the classical guitar world” and “without question a first-rate artist.”
Carson Garcia, a student at the Diana and Joel Peterson School of Music, will be the opening performer for this concert.
Run time: 105 minutes, includes 15 minute intermission.
Recommended for ages 8 and up. All patrons require a ticket including infants being held.
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Utah Classical Guitar Ben Lougheed / Carson Garcia
February 26, 2027
Regent Street Black Box at Eccles Theater
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Yuri Liberzon / PSM Guitar Ensemble
Friday November 20th, 2026 at 730pm
Regent Street Black Box
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
On sale: August 3rd, 2026 at 10am.
California-based Yuri Liberzon is an internationally-acclaimed concert classical guitarist and recording artist.
The Classical Guitar Ensemble from the Diana and Joel Peterson School of Music will be opening this concert.
“Hearing Yuri Liberzon play is like opening a bottle of wine and realizing that you have just tasted one of the best wines you will ever experience. Ever.”
—Stephen Roberts, President, Sacramento Guitar Society
“...If there were anyone in the classical guitar world that could manage to combine musical elegance with architectural logic, it would be Yuri Liberzon.”
—Classical Guitar Magazine
Run time: 105 minutes, includes 15 minute intermission.
Recommended for ages 8 and up. All patrons require a ticket including infants being held.
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November 20, 2026
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Cavatina Duo
Friday October 9th, 2026 at 730pm
Regent Street Black Box
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
On sale: August 3rd, 2026 at 10am.
The Cavatina Duo, comprised of Spanish flutist Eugenia Moliner and Bosnian guitarist Denis Azabagić, is widely recognized as one of the world’s foremost flute and guitar duos. Celebrated for their virtuosity, expressive depth, and profound musical rapport, their performances have captivated audiences across the globe and garnered accolades from leading music critics.
The Duo will be joined by violist Michelle Willis, Musical Director and Principal Conductor of the Murray Symphony Orchestra.
The event is co-sponsored by Utah Flute Association.
Run time: 105 minutes, includes 15 minute intermission.
Recommended for ages 8 and up. All patrons require a ticket including infants being held.
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presents
A Mat & Savanna Christmas
Presented by Cache Valley Bank
Monday, November 30, 2026 at 7:30pm
Delta Hall at the Eccles Theater
Salt Lake City, Utah
On sale: 7/17/2026 at 10am.
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VIP
The Cardio Miracle VIP Experience
For a special Christmas treat, purchase the Cardio Miracle VIP Experience for this year’s presentation of A Mat & Savanna Christmas. A limited number of VIP tickets are available for the performance – just select any seat with the label “VIP” and you’ll be added to the VIP guest list. Join us for the pre-show reception, meet Mat & Savanna, get your photo taken with the performers, and receive some special goodies.
The Cardio Miracle VIP Experience Includes:
• Premium seating for the performance
• Invitation to the pre-show VIP reception (90 minutes prior to the performance)
• Meet-and-greet during the reception with Mat & Savanna
• Photo opportunity with the performers during the pre-show reception
• Treats & drinks
• VIP credential (lanyard)
• A special gift
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Live at the Eccles brings you A Mat & Savanna Christmas on November 30, 2026 at the Eccles Theater on Main Street in downtown Salt Lake City. Presented by Cache Valley Bank. ArtTix is the official source for tickets for Live at the Eccles events.
This holiday season, gather your family, friends and loved ones for A Mat & Savanna Christmas. Since their viral rise to prominence during the Covid-19 pandemic, millions, in nearly every corner of the world, have turned to Mat & Savanna Shaw’s inspiring and uplifting performances to find a renewed sense of optimism and belief in the future. This Christmas, through beautifully reimagined carols and inspiring true stories, the Shaws invite audiences to capture the joyful spirit of the season and to, once again, remember that home, hearth and family are the most beautiful gifts one can receive. Join us for this not-to-missed holiday experience, a special gift from the Shaw family to you and yours.
Mat & Savanna Shaw have more than 700,000 subscribers on YouTube. They’ve released ten studio albums which have topped the iTunes, Amazon and Billboard charts worldwide (including the #1 spot on the iTunes holiday chart). They have been featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Good Morning America, Today as well as in The New York Times, Inside Edition, People Magazine and Billboard. They are also the first ever father-daughter duo to achieve a #1 album on Billboard.
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November 30, 2026
George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Theater
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presents
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
By Chip Davis
December 26th & 27th, 2026 at 3:00pm
Delta Hall at the Eccles Theater
Salt Lake City, Utah
On sale: 7/17/2026 at 10am.
Live at the Eccles presents MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis on December 26 & 27, 2026 at the Eccles Theater on Main Street in downtown Salt Lake City. ArtTix is the official source for tickets for Live at the Eccles events.
The Ultimate Holiday Tradition!
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for over 35 years! Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics in the distinctive Mannheim sound. The program includes dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting. Experience the magic as the spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller.
Run time: TBA
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December 26, 2026
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presents
Jenny Oaks Baker: Joy to the World!
A Sacred Celebration
Tuesday, Decemeber 1st, 2026 at 7:00pm (doors at 6:00pm)
Delta Hall at the Eccles Theater
Salt Lake City, Utah
On sale: 7/17/2026 at 10am.
Live at the Eccles presents Jenny Oaks Baker with Family & Friends: Joy to the World on December 1, 2026 at the Eccles Theater on Main Street in downtown Salt Lake City. ArtTix is the official source for tickets for Live at the Eccles events.
Experience the magic of Christmas with Grammy-nominated violinist Jenny Oaks Baker and her accomplished children, musical ensemble Family Four, in a heartwarming, Christ-centered holiday show featuring Tony Award-Winning Soprano Lisa Hopkins Seegmiller. Enjoy captivating and cherished Christmas carols arranged by Emmy Award-winning composer Kurt Bestor, inspiring script by New York Times best-selling author Jason F. Wright, and moving narration and powerful vocals by baritone Preston Yates. Returning by popular demand are vibrant performances by local ballet companies and Irish dancers, with featured chorales by Utah Voices as directed by Kelly DaHaan. This unforgettable show is sure to fill your season with joy, reverence, and festive cheer!
"Joy to the World" is produced by SoulFill Music Foundation, sponsored by Zions Bank and the Sorenson Legacy Foundation, and is proud to support #LighttheWorld.
Run time: TBA
Recommended for ages 8 and up. Infants not admitted. All patrons require a ticket regardless of age.
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GENTRI Christmas
November 27th & 28th, 2026
Delta Hall at the Eccles Theater
Salt Lake City, Utah
On sale: 7/17/2026 at 10am.
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VIP Ticket Info:
For an extra special Christmas treat, join the Gents for an exclusive VIP experience. A limited number of VIP tickets are available for each performance - any seat labeled “VIP” includes the VIP package. Come meet the Gents, get your photo taken with GENTRI, and get an exclusive gift bag only available with this special VIP experience.
VIP Ticket Includes:
-Premium seating for the concert
-Access to the pre-show reception 90 minutes before the performance
-Photo Opportunity with GENTRI
-Treats and drinks at the pre-show reception
-Lanyard with VIP credential
-Exclusive GENTRI gift bag
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Live at the Eccles presents GENTRI Christmas on November 27th and 28th, 2025 at the Eccles Theater on Main Street in downtown Salt Lake City. ArtTix is the official source for tickets for Live at the Eccles events.
Billboard #1 tenor trio GENTRI returns with their most spectacular Christmas concert yet. Known for their signature cinematic sound and breathtaking three-part harmonies, GENTRI brings the magic of Christmas to life in an unforgettable evening of classic and contemporary holiday favorites.
From intimate carols to sweeping orchestral arrangements, this show delivers the warmth, wonder, and joy of the season in a way only GENTRI can. With over 200 million views online and sold-out shows across the country, GENTRI has become a Christmas tradition for thousands. Gather your family and friends for a night that captures the true majesty of Christmas.
Run time: TBA
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presents
Kurt Bestor Christmas
December 3rd-5th, 2026
Delta Hall at the Eccles Theater
Salt Lake City, Utah
On sale: 7/17/2026 at 10am.
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VIP Ticket Information:
Join Kurt Bestor at the Eccles Theater for: A Kurt Bestor Christmas VIP reception sponsored by Black Desert Resort and Reef Destinations. The special VIP receptions will occur on December 4th and 5th shows (including the matinee on December 5th) sixty minutes before his concert and last for thirty minutes.
Come mingle, get your picture taken with Kurt Bestor, and get some extra Christmas goodies only available with this special VIP ticket.
A KURT BESTOR CHRISTMAS VIP reception sponsored by Black Desert Resort and Reef Destinations includes the following:
• Premium seat
• Admittance to the VIP reception at the Eccles Theater
• Lanyard with VIP credential
• Meet-and-greet w/Kurt Bestor
• Photo opportunity w/Kurt Bestor
• Signed copy of a Kurt Bestor Christmas CD
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Live at the Eccles presents A Kurt Bestor Christmas December 3rd, 4th, and 5th, 2026 at the Eccles Theater on Main Street in downtown Salt Lake City. ArtTix is the official source for tickets for Live at the Eccles events.
Kurt Bestor, a celebrated two-time Emmy Award winner and Grammy-nominated composer and performer, is known for his remarkable ability to compose in a wide range of styles and genres—from classical to jazz, cinematic to Broadway. His works have been performed by orchestras, choirs, and soloists around the world, and his iconic song of peace, Prayer of the Children, remains one of the most frequently performed vocal pieces globally. During the Christmas season, he is especially known for his popular holiday performances. Concertgoers throughout the Western United States have enjoyed his easy-going manner, engaging stage presence, and distinctive arrangements of Yuletide favorites for thirty eight years.
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