About this Event
Welcome to the Dark Arts Festival 2026!
Get ready for three nights of enchantment and mystery as we dive into the fascinating world of Dark Arts. Join us on Fri Oct 02 2026 - Sun Oct 04 2026 at AREA 51, 451 South 400 West, Salt Lake City, for an unforgettable in-person experience.
With more than 25 international, national, and local bands and DJs, the Dark Arts Festival 2026 promises to be three nights of wonder and intrigue.
Advance ticket prices are only $30 for the entire 3-day festival -- Friday, October 2 through Sunday, October 4. This event is 21+.
Mark your calendars and join us for three days that will ignite your imagination and challenge your perceptions. Don't miss out on this extraordinary event!Immerse yourself in a captivating atmosphere where darkness meets creativity. From mesmerizing live performances to mind-bending art installations, this festival will leave you spellbound. Unleash your inner curiosity and explore the unknown through a variety of live music, DJs, fashion shows, visual and performance artists, vendors, and more!
Mark your calendars and join us for three days that will ignite your imagination and challenge your perceptions. Don't miss out on this extraordinary event!
The annual Dark Arts Festival of Utah celebrates over 20 years!
Headlining Acts: Dysregulation, Mafic Pulse, Silent Disconnect, Brandon Callahan, Image Down, Riverhead, Royal, Weirdo Boy, Runestomper, Absynthe Of Faith, Redemption, Carphax Files, Voicecoil (Denver) Virtual Temple 3 performance and memorial, Bellhead, and more.
Local & National DJs: DJ Gambette, DJ Mistress Nancy, DJ SkadiOrka, DJ SolArchaic, DJ Mal, DJ skyinverted, DJ FreqMod, DJ Voodoo, DJ On Target!, DJ Saint Noir, DJ ErisMonk.
Performance artists: Bedlam Follies, Desert Journey School Of Dance, Azra Adara, Dragomi, Nepenthe, Ventus, Zanthera, Sreya, fayla boars.
Vendors: Blue Moth, Graveyard Witch Accessories, The Wanderer, Acheron Artworks, Kendra Hitchcock Art, Concrete Art, The Illuminated Snail, Kat Weeks Family Fundraising, Zinetastic, Vampire Slayer Hunter, Merilee's Dream, Earth Metal Alchemy.
Visual Artists: Jeff M Carlisle, Alissa Landefeld, Jorby Art, Witches Occult Emporium, Sally O.
Event venue & nearby stays
Club Area 51, 451 South 400 west, Salt Lake City, United States
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.