Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre
The Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre opened in 1913 as a vaudeville house and remains a centerpiece of Salt Lake City’s arts community. The 1,800-seat, gilded-age venue hosts Ballet West, Utah Opera, touring shows, and concerts.
Upcoming events at Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre
- Wed, May 20, 2026 · All dayGalactic Footprints - A Dancing Expedition
An intergalactic dance journey awaits.
- Sat, May 30, 2026 · All dayWhat We Said
It’s the unfiltered, unhinged, and slightly more chaotic version of What We Said… live.
- Sat, Jun 6, 2026 · All dayI Wonder
The Dance Box presents ‘I Wonder’; a children’s creative dance & ballet performance including student & faculty work inspired by Sophie Blackall’s book ‘If You Come to Earth” & the important role Wonder plays for humans.
- Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · All dayMiss Utah 2026 Competition
Join us as we celebrate 100 years since Doretta Carstensen was crowned the first Miss Utah at the Great Saltair in 1926.
- Thu, Jun 25, 2026 · All dayKenny Wayne Shepherd Band: Ledbetter Heights 30th Anniversary...
Thirty years ago, a Fender Strat-wielding teenager from Shreveport, Louisiana by the name of Kenny Wayne Shepherd brought the blues back to the mainstream.
- Wed, Sep 9, 2026 · All daySqueeze: Tried, Tested and Trixies
Live at the Eccles presents Squeeze on September 9, 2026 at the Capitol Theatre ArtTix is the official source for tickets for Live at the Eccles events.
- Thu, Sep 10, 2026 · All dayGary Owen: No Hard Feelings Tour
Gary Owen has been entertaining audiences for more than two decades with his sharp observational humor and fearless storytelling.
- Thu, Sep 10, 2026 · 8:00 PMGary Owen (Mature Audiences Only)
Gary Owen (Mature Audiences Only) at Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre
- Sun, Sep 27, 2026 · All dayMariachazo
Mariachazo 2026 will be an immersive experience: a true Mexican fiesta where audiences will relive classic songs of love, heartbreak, and celebration, along with melodies that have defined the soundtrack of generations.