Your Guide to January 2026 in Salt Lake
New year, new ideas for making the most of Salt Lake City. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and Hey Salt Lake editor Terina Ria assembled a guide to January in the valley, from an inspired new bar to a $20 facial and ways to get a little more involved. If you’re wondering why we know bars so well, it’s because we’ve been to all of them.
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For even more tips on how to make the most of January in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.
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