Hotel Events

The Grand Art Tour

Stroll through The Grand America Hotel and enjoy a self-guided art tour showcasing our collection of priceless antiques and works of art.

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New Year’s Day & Eve Buffets

Make your New Year's Grand with an extraordinary brunch experience.

  • Saturday, December 31
  • Sunday, January 1
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    Intermezzo Chamber Music Series

    The Intermezzo Chamber Music Series provides an intimate classical music experience during the summer in the heart of Salt Lake City. The series features superb local, professional performers, bold programming interweaving the familiar, the novel and the obscure, commissioned works by living composers as well as a surprise here and there.

    Saturday Morning Yoga

    Unwind with Saturday morning yoga.

    Derby Day

    Don your best Churchill Downs-themed finery and join us on the Laurel Brasserie terrace for a Kentucky Derby celebration served with classic race day fare, including specially-crafted Mint Juleps and Peach and Bourbon Smashes served at market price, along with complimentary passed hors d'oeuvres.

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    An Evening with Bridget Galanis

    The Grand America is pleased to announce a special performance by Bridget Elsabe Galanis on Saturday, June 14th and 15th in The Gibson Lounge.

    Come join us for drinks, Hors D’oeuvres and cabaret inspired by classic Hollywood films.

    Ticket required to attend this 21+ event.

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    Summer Music on the Patio

    Swing into Laurel for Summer Music on the Patio, every Thursday from August 22nd – September 19th from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Fresh air and fresh food pairs perfectly with a line-up of jazzy live performances.

    Intermezzo Chamber Music Performance

    During your stay, we invite you to join us for a complimentary live Intermezzo Chamber Music Series performance on Sunday, October 8th at 5:00 PM in The Grand America's center courtyard.

    Woodwind Quartets featuring Laura Grantier, Lee Livengold, Michael Doyle, Darrin Thiriot, clarinets

    We look forward to seeing you there.

    A Holiday Cabaret

    Join us for a special Holiday Cabaret by Bridget Elsabe Galanis (vocals) & Derek Purdy (Piano). Inaugurate the season with a performance of narrative songs that cover the spectrum of holiday “feels” in the welcoming opulence of The Gibson Lounge.

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    Cocktail Class

    Discover the art of the finely crafted cocktail with hands-on guidance from Laurel's team of professional mixologists. Join us on Thursday, March 7th at 5:30 PM for an evening in The Grand America's exclusive reception hall, Earl's Lounge, for a step-by-step look at crafting four different artisan martinis. From the tequila-based Lover-tini to the gin-forward Orange-tini, try your hand at crafting cocktails, then enjoy handiwork along with complimentary bar snacks.

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    USUO Performance

    We invite you to join us for a complimentary live USUO performance at 6:00 PM in The Grand America's Lobby Lounge.

    Program will feature:
    The Best of All Possible Worlds-Candide-Leonard Bernstein
    Soave sia il vento-Così fan tutte-W.A. Mozart
    Kuda vi udalilis-Eugene Onegin-P. Tchaikovsky
    Rivolgete lui lo sguardo-Così fan tutte-W.A. Mozart
    Sous les dômes épais-Lakmé-Léo Delibes
    Au fond du temple saint-The Pearl Fishers-Georges Bizet
    Sunday-Sunday in the Park with George-Stephen Sondheim
    Jay Bird-Susannah-Carlisle Floyd
    Winged Victory-Jake Heggie
    The Light in the Piazza-The Light in the Piazza-Adam Guettel
    Brindisi (Drinking song)-La traviata-Giuseppe Verdi

    Spring Cabaret

    In the opulence and timeless class of The Gibson Lounge, acclaimed SLC vocalist Bridget Elsabe Galanis & L.A.-based pianist Derek Purdy will perform a set of songs near and far from the banks of mainstream musical theater, jazz, pop and folk repertoire.

    6:00 pm - Gibson Lounge opens for drinks & light dinner service
    8:00 pm - Show Begins

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    Renara Akhoundova

    You're invited to an extraordinary live performance by pianist and composer, Renara Akhoundova, known for her therapeutic musical improvisations.

    Theme by Rumi: “Love is the bridge between you and everything”

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    Intermezzo Chamber Music Series

    We are delighted to invite you to a live concert presented by our esteemed classical music partner, Intermezzo Chamber Music, at the University of Utah.

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    Intermezzo Chamber Music Series

    We are delighted to invite you to a live concert presented by our esteemed classical music partner, Intermezzo Chamber Music, at the University of Utah.

    Learn More

    Intermezzo Chamber Music Series

    We are delighted to invite you to a live concert presented by our esteemed classical music partner, Intermezzo Chamber Music, at the University of Utah.

    Learn More

    Intermezzo Chamber Music Series

    We are delighted to invite you to a live concert presented by our esteemed classical music partner, Intermezzo Chamber Music, at the University of Utah.

    Learn More

    Intermezzo Chamber Music Series

    We are delighted to invite you to a live concert presented by our esteemed classical music partner, Intermezzo Chamber Music, at the University of Utah.

    Learn More

    Yoga in the Courtyard

    Parinaz Salehi is a seasoned Baptiste-trained power yoga instructor, bringing over a decade of expertise in both teaching and personal practice. She places a strong emphasis on form, alignment, and breath control, equipping her students with all the essential tools for a powerful and effective yoga session.

    Parinez will be hosting free yoga classes in the Courtyard at 6:00 PM on 8/29, 9/26. Events are open to both our guests and the community.

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    Bastille Day

    In honor of France’s national holiday, Bastille Day, Laurel is proud to offer a special $39 prix fixe menu from Friday, July 12th – Sunday, July 14th. classically prepared French dishes, like French Onion Soup and Steak Frites, perfectly paired with hand-selected French wines, will take your palette on a trip across the Atlantic. Meet us at Laurel for an authentic dining experience that will make you want to take a post-dinner stroll along the Champs-Élysées.

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    Candlelight Concerts

    Experience the enchanting fusion of thousands of LED candles and the artistry of professionally-trained musicians with the global music series, Candlelight.

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    Second Chance Dance Event

    You're invited to the 3rd annual Second Chance Dance event! Enjoy delectable dishes from six new chefs, including Chef Fernando Soberanis and Chef Tomas Olvera who will be crafting exquisite dishes using rescued food.

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    Intermezzo Chamber Music Series

    We invite you to join us for a complimentary live Intermezzo Chamber Music Series performance at 5:30 PM in The Grand America's center courtyard.

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    Intermezzo Chamber Music Series

    We invite you to join us for a complimentary live Intermezzo Chamber Music Series performance at 5:30 PM in The Grand America's center courtyard.

    Purchase Tickets

    Intermezzo Chamber Music Series

    We invite you to join us for a complimentary live Intermezzo Chamber Music Series performance at 5:30 PM in The Grand America's center courtyard.

    Purchase Tickets

    Intermezzo Chamber Music Series

    We invite you to join us for a complimentary live Intermezzo Chamber Music Series performance at 5:30 PM in The Grand America's center courtyard.

    Purchase Tickets

    An Evening with Bridget Galanis

    Join us as Bridget Elsabe Galanis and Derek Purdy return to The Gibson Lounge on October 11th - 12th with a black bag of songs perfect for the season. Expect a haunting collection of tunes harvested from the depths, with melodies that drift through the graveyard and "spooky bangers" that set the mood for mischief.

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    USUO Performance

    We invite you to join us for a complimentary live Utah Symphony | Utah Orchestra performance at 6:00 PM in The Grand America's Lobby Lounge.

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    Holiday Cabaret

    Join us for a special Holiday Cabaret by Bridget Elsabe Galanis (vocals) & Derek Purdy (Piano). Inaugurate the season with a performance of narrative songs that cover the spectrum of holiday “feels” in the welcoming opulence of The Gibson Lounge.

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