May 21, 2025
Jon Batiste brings his “Big Money Tour” and big ticket prices to Red Butte this fall
Jon Batiste, the man who’s racked up more trophies than your neighborhood bowling league, is swinging through Salt Lake City on September 8. And no, he’s not just dropping by to admire the view; he’s headlining the final show in this year’s Red Butte Garden Outdoor Concert Series. The tour’s name? "The Big Money Tour." Subtle.
Seven Grammys and one steep ticket
Batiste’s mixture of jazz, funk, gospel, and pure musical charisma has earned him an Oscar, seven Grammys, and apparently, the right to charge $101.50 per ticket. Yes, that’s for the general public. Red Butte Garden members get a "discount" at $96.50, because loyalty should only cost slightly less. Presale tickets drop May 16 for members, while the rest of us mortals can try our luck starting May 20.
Davis Symphony Hall, San Francisco
A concert and a collection plate
According to Batiste, the tour is about more than just the music, it’s a celebration of things that outlast trends and currency. Which is a poetic way of saying "music is priceless," right before asking for your credit card info. He’s calling it "creative church," so think Sunday sermon meets Saturday night groove, with fewer pews and more sax solos.
A closing act with flair
Batiste will wrap up a summer lineup that includes ZZ Top, Train, and Rick Springfield. That’s right, you can go from beards and blues to Bayou brilliance without ever leaving the amphitheater. Red Butte’s 2025 season is ending with a bang, and possibly an overdrawn bank account.
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Before you Venmo that ticket
So, is it worth it? If you love Batiste, then sure, this might be your spiritual awakening wrapped in a jam session. The man plays like a preacher with perfect pitch, and his shows tend to feel more like a celebration than a concert.
Because here’s the truth, Red Butte’s grass isn’t going anywhere. The drinks will still cost more than your first car. And sure, plenty of Grammy winners will come and go. But there’s only one Jon Batiste. One artist who can turn a piano into a pulpit and make a Tuesday night feel like a full-blown revival. So if you're going to splurge once this season, this might just be the Jon worth the journey, and the receipt. Just don’t forget your snacks.
Because here’s the truth, Red Butte’s grass isn’t going anywhere. The drinks will still cost more than your first car. And sure, plenty of Grammy winners will come and go. But there’s only one Jon Batiste. One artist who can turn a piano into a pulpit and make a Tuesday night feel like a full-blown revival. So if you're going to splurge once this season, this might just be the Jon worth the journey, and the receipt. Just don’t forget your snacks.
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