The 2026 Dark Arts Festival of Utah

This year marks the 33rd year since Communion Dark Arts Festival’s inception in 1993 (24 years of the event itself). Come celebrate and support the darker side of the arts! This event is 21+ aside from the vendor patio and upstairs for the various performances on Saturday and Sunday. Festival hours are October 10, from 6pm to 2am, October 11, from 6pm to 2am, and October 12, from 6pm to 1am. Times may change at the venue’s discretion. Themes for this year are:Main theme – Penny DreadfulsFriday – Creatures of the NightSaturday – Jack the RipperSunday – Dorian Grey See the event page on Facebook for the full schedule of performances, artists, and vendors. Schedule to be updated until early September. This calendar listing is brought to you by NowPlayingUtah.com, Utah’s one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Utah Cultural Alliance.