Performing & Visual Arts

PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS

Arts and culture are highly valued in the Weber area, as is shown by the long list of arts- and culture-related events held here every year. One of the foremost of these events is the First Friday Art Stroll, which takes place in Ogden’s downtown area on the first Friday of every month. This event brings people out to visit local galleries, view new exhibit openings, meet the artists and enjoy live music as they stroll along the city streets.

The festivities continue throughout the year, including the Ogden Arts Festival, which brings regional artists and entertainers to the historic Union Station, and the Ogden Music Festival, where attendees listen to live music and children are invited to participate in crafts and activities. The outdoor Ogden Amphitheater hosts the popular Ogden Twilight concert series each summer, which features a variety of musical artists who perform for thousands of attendees.

Additionally, several theaters operate in the Ogden area, including the landmark Peery’s Egyptian Theater. This 800-seat performing arts venue presents live theatrical and musical events as well as films. Originally built as a grand movie palace, the theater has been restored to its former glory while preserving its unique Egyptian décor.

Photo by Michelle Tanner