Arts for Everyone, All Year
From summer concerts to art classes to our annual festival — everything the Magna Arts Council produces is free and open to the community.
Most Fridays · June–August · Free
Our flagship summer series brings live music and a free movie to Pleasant Green Park most Friday nights from June through August.
Each evening starts with a live band at 8 PM, followed by a movie on our 35-ft inflatable screen at dusk. Over 300 people attend each event — 14 musical acts presented each summer.
Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation waives park rental fees, making the entire series free and open to all.
Upcoming Events
At a Glance
- Location
- Pleasant Green Park, 3250 S 8400 W, Magna Open map →
- When
- Most Fridays, June – August, 8:00 PM
- Admission
- Free
- Attendance
- 300+ per event
- Acts per season
- 14 musical acts
Annual · August · Historic Magna Main Street
Our annual flagship event transforms Historic Magna Main Street into a full day of art, music, and community.
The festival features live music on multiple stages, a juried fine arts contest, street performers, and dozens of arts and food vendors.
5,000–7,000 attendees come each year, making it one of the largest community events in Magna's history.
Festival Lineup
At a Glance
- Location
- Historic Magna Main Street Open map →
- When
- Annual — August
- Admission
- Free
- Attendance
- 5,000 – 7,000
- Features
- Live music, fine arts contest, vendors, performers
8–10 events per year · Magna Library
Open Mic Night gives community members a stage to share their talents — music, comedy, poetry, spoken word, and more.
Held in partnership with the Magna Library, each event runs two hours. The Arts Council provides a professional sound system; the Library provides the space and refreshments.
8 to 10 events are held each year, making it one of our most consistent programs for local performers.
See All Events →Upcoming Open Mic Nights
Ongoing · Magna Library · ~20 participants
Group Art Night is an artist-guided session where community members come together to create art in a relaxed, social setting.
Held at the Magna Library in partnership with their programming team, each session is led by a local artist who guides participants through a project.
Consistently one of our most popular programs, with around 20 participants per session.
Want to Teach a Session? Apply Here →Upcoming Group Art Nights
At a Glance
- Location
- Magna Library, 2675 S 8950 W Open map →
- Admission
- Free
- Attendance
- ~20 participants per session
- Format
- Artist-guided; all skill levels welcome
Monthly · First Tuesday · 7 PM · Magna Library
The Writing Group is a monthly gathering for writers of all levels — from beginners putting words on a page for the first time to experienced authors working on longer projects.
Led by Mary Martinez, each session provides a supportive space to share work, give and receive feedback, and connect with other writers in the community.
The group meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7 PM in the Magna Library meeting room. All genres and styles are welcome.
See Upcoming Events →Upcoming Sessions
Annual · Magna Library
Each year the Arts Council hosts a seminar focused on a different art discipline — from music and film to visual arts and community design.
The seminar features a panel of local and regional experts, educational presentations, community outreach, and an open Q&A session.
The seminar is designed to deepen community appreciation for the arts and connect Magna residents with working artists.
See Upcoming Events →Annual · Spring · Free to Enter · $2,875 in Prizes
The Lens of Magna Main Street Photography Contest invites youth, hobbyists, and professionals to turn their cameras on one of our community's most iconic corridors.
Each spring photographers compete across three categories — Youth, Amateur, and Professional — with cash prizes awarded by a panel of judges plus a community-voted People's Choice award in each category.
With 104 entries in 2026, the contest has quickly become one of Magna's most celebrated community arts events. Presented in partnership with Magna City, the Salt Lake County Library, and Zoo Arts & Parks.
2026 Winners & People's Choice Voting →
At a Glance
- Exhibition
- Magna Library, 2675 S 8950 W Open map →
- When
- Annual — Spring
- Entry Fee
- Free
- Prize Pool
- $2,875 in cash prizes
- Categories
- Youth · Amateur · Professional