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Event production in Sandy, Utah

Sandy packs a stadium, a county expo center, a major theater and a 2,700-seat amphitheater into one city center, most of it within reach of TRAX. It is also the jumping-off point for Little Cottonwood Canyon, so planners use it for both expo-hall shows and winter retreats up the road at Alta and Snowbird.

True AV runs sound, lighting, staging, LED video walls and backline for corporate events, concerts and private parties in Sandy. We have worked Hale Centre Theatre, Hidden Valley Park and Hidden Valley Country Club, and our shop in Bluffdale is in the same south end of the valley.

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Where it is

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What makes Sandy different for events

A walkable event district on TRAX

America First Field, the Mountain America Expo Center, Hale Centre Theatre and City Hall all sit in the city center between 9000 S and 11400 S. Four TRAX Blue Line stations serve it, including Sandy Expo at 9375 S for the Expo Center and stadium. Attendees can skip the parking lot entirely.

Pro sports venues that rent on off days

America First Field is home to Real Salt Lake and Utah Royals FC, and its rentals team books clubs and a two-level pavilion on non-match days. You get stadium-grade infrastructure for a banquet of a few hundred or a reception of 1,500.

The gateway to Little Cottonwood Canyon

SR-209 runs from Sandy up to Alta, and a seasonal UTA ski bus leaves from the Historic Sandy TRAX station for Alta and Snowbird. That makes Sandy the practical staging point for winter corporate retreats in the canyon.

Hot summers and a May to September outdoor season

July highs average about 95 F, and the record is 111 F. The Sandy Amphitheater season runs May through September, so daytime load-ins need shade, water and heat breaks for crew and performers.

Balloons in August

The Sandy City Hot Air Balloon Festival reached its 19th year in 2026, with sunrise launches at Storm Mountain Park and a Saturday evening Balloon Glow with a DJ and drone show at the City Promenade. The city also runs a July 4th celebration, Movies in the Park, a Heritage Festival and Food Truck Night.

City and public venues

Public venues in Sandy

Sandy Amphitheater

The city lists 2,700 seats plus 700 lawn spaces; other listings say 2,750 total, so confirm with the city

Outdoor concerts, national tours and free community shows, May to September

AV note: Outdoor stage with a mountain backdrop at 1245 E 9400 S.

Mountain America Expo Center

Five 48,600 sq ft exhibit halls with 30 ft ceilings, plus about 15,000 sq ft in nine meeting rooms

Consumer shows, expos, conferences and banquets

AV note: Owned by Salt Lake County. 1,700 parking spaces and a TRAX stop across the street. Large-show halls usually need outside production.

Hidden Valley Park

Full facility accommodates 230 (seated capacity is lower); round tables and chairs included

Reservable indoor facility and outdoor pavilions at the foot of the Wasatch

AV note: Small indoor room with no stage listed. Bring a portable PA.

Storm Mountain Park and City Promenade

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Balloon Festival launch site and Balloon Glow stage

AV note: Outdoor sites with no permanent stage. Staging, power and sound are built for each event.

Private venues

Venues we enjoy in Sandy

Private venues with strong event teams, great rooms and a smooth load-in. The kind of places where the production side just works.

America First Field

A dedicated non-matchday rentals team, the Legacy Club with a 260 inch LED wall, and the two-level America First Pavilion for up to 1,200 theater or 750 banquet.

Hale Centre Theatre

Corporate stage rentals for 1,000+ guests with breakout rooms, a full technical team included and free covered parking.

Twenty & Creek

A standalone venue with a Grand Hall, gardens and a ceremony hall that hosts corporate, charity and wedding events with its own in-house team.

Hidden Valley Country Club

A 27-hole foothills club with a ballroom for about 250, though as a private member-owned club, events are reported to need a sponsoring member.

Our work here

Where we’ve worked in Sandy

Our crew at work

What we bring to Sandy

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Awards night staging and lighting
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Live band sound and lighting
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Wedding sound and lighting

Photos from True AV events across Utah.

Planning tips

Before you book in Sandy

FAQ

Event production in Sandy: common questions

Is the Mountain America Expo Center a replacement for the Salt Palace?

Salt Lake County has said some Salt Palace events may move to the Expo Center in Sandy during the downtown closure, which starts in fall 2027. The Expo Center's five halls are 48,600 sq ft each with 30 ft ceilings, and most shows there bring in outside production.

What is the capacity of the Sandy Amphitheater?

The city lists 2,700 seats plus 700 lawn spaces, while other listings put it at 2,750 total. Confirm the current layout with Sandy City before you plan ticketing or sound coverage.

Can I rent America First Field for a corporate event?

Yes, on non-match days. Options include the Interform Club for 280 to 300 at a banquet, the Legacy Club, the KeyBank 100 Lions Club and the America First Pavilion, which holds 1,500 for a reception on its lower level.

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