Buzzards and Bees is Provo's first downtown multi-venue music and arts festival. Every October, the city will find itself haunted by the living. Local artists and musicians show up to present their best spooky selves. Buzzards and Bees will host 80+ local bands and performers in 11 venues this year.

Join us for our official kickoff Goth Prom party on October 18th at Velour Music Gallery!

Then, join us for this year's Buzzards & Bees at venues all within four blocks of each other in Downtown Provo.

Day-of tickets can also be purchased with credit/debit cards or redeemed for a wristband at any venue. To purchase a ticket with cash day-of you will need to go to our HQ at The Gem Studio HQ (12 W Center St.)

Visit buzzardsandbees.com for important schedule and location updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I pick up my festival wristband?

On Friday, the 18th you can pick up your wristband at Velour (135 N University Ave) during the Goth Prom kick-off party starting at 8:00 pm. Follow the signs.

On Saturday, the 19th you can pick up wristbands starting at 4:00 pm at Gem Studio HQ (12 W Center Street).

There are a lot of performers, will my wristband allow me to see all of them?

With your wristband, you'll get into all of the festival venues for all of the advertised shows. You can come and go as you please.

However, there are no guarantees, as many artists will be performing at the same time, and each venue has a certain capacity limit. If there is a band that you really want to see, you will want to plan ahead and arrive early. Just remember, the lineup is always subject to change (sickness, tornadoes, zombie attacks, etc.).

What is happening on each day of the festival?

Friday, October 18th: Goth Prom from 8 pm-midnight at Velour (135 N University Ave). Bring a date and come dressed as your most depressing self because we'll be crowning Goth King & Queen and will dance the night away to beats provided by DJ KiD MACHiNE.

Saturday, October 19th: Starting at 4:00 pm, Downtown Provo will come alive at 11 different venues featuring 80+ bands and performances, secret shows.

Where do I park?

Free parking is available in the parking garage next to Wells Fargo and Zions Bank on University Avenue. Free parking is also available next to the Provo City Center on 400 W 100 S. There will be some on-street parking as well but that is pretty limited. For more parking options check out THIS MAP.

I heard something about a ‘secret show’; what is that all about?

Keep an eye out on our social media!

Is this a family-friendly event?

Yes. We'll have shows and entertainment for all ages. ABGs is our only venue that will be limited to ages 21+.

I want to buy tickets for a lot of people, do I have to pay for kids, and is there a discount?

Children ages 7 and under are free, with a paying parent/guardian. The ones that look to be around that age will need to have a wristband. We do also have a bulk ticket option, send an email to buzzardsandbees@gmail.com for inquiries.

Can I buy tickets in real life anywhere, or do I have to buy them online?

You can buy physical tickets for Saturday’s music festival from bands playing at the festival or purchase online at 24tix.com. Tickets will also be available the day of the event directly but will cost $40 instead of $35.

What do I need to know about food and drink?

We do not offer food and drink as part of the festival but there are many restaurants around and in between our event locations, so there will be plenty of opportunities to grab a bite to eat! For some great recommendations, you can follow @downtownprovo on Instagram.

For all of the music venues, no outside food or drink is allowed. Some of the venues will have concessions for sale inside, but not all of them. You'll want to plan ahead!

How can I get involved?

There are several ways to get involved. The biggest thing we need help with right now is to get the word out about our event! You can post on social media, invite people in real life, etc.

We're looking for reliable staff, if that's you or if you know anybody who might be interested, the application form is HERE We're also looking for street entertainers, if you or someone you know might be interested in that, the application form is HERE If you would be interested in sponsoring the event, please send us an email at buzzardsandbees@gmail.com.

Are all of the venues handicap accessible?

Yes! All our venues are now handicap accessible. Some venues will require using an alternative entry, but feel free to chat with our staff at the main venue entry and they can help you out as needed.