Organ Fest XVII
Friday, October 30, 2026 • 7:30 p.m. (MST)
Historic Tabernacle on Temple Square, Salt Lake City
Admission is open to the public
Ages 8+ and older
Join us for an unforgettable evening of organ music—from Elsa Barraine’s Prelude and Fugue and Debussy’s lively Danse to the quiet beauty of Elgar’s Nimrod and the grandeur of Mussorgsky’s The Great Gate of Kiev.
Performers include Cathedral of the Madeleine Associate Organist Julian Petrallia and Salt Lake Tabernacle Organists Richard Elliott, Andrew Unsworth, Brian Mathias, and Linda Swenson Margetts. Luke Howard, associate professor of music history at BYU will host the evening.
Friday, October 30, at 7:30 p.m. Salt Lake Tabernacle. Free admission. No tickets required.
After the concert, greet the organists and Classical 89 staff outside the Tabernacle.
Organ Fest XVII is free and open to all, offered as a gift to the community from Classical 89, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, The Cathedral of the Madeleine, and the participating organists. Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the magnificent sound and enduring artistry of the organ.
Parking and Event Information
For parking and general event information,
Guests may enter the Tabernacle on Temple Square through the North, South, or West gates. We encourage you to plan your travel and parking in advance for the concert.