The Eden Arts & Immersive Media Festival

Mission

The Eden Arts & Immersive Media Festival brings together artistry, innovation, and imagination to ignite a new cultural renaissance. Rooted in the breathtaking landscapes of Utah and created for a global stage, Eden produces world-class, multi-genre performances, premieres groundbreaking films, commissions bold new works, and cultivates future generations of artists and leaders. It is a launchpad where imagination meets innovation – helping people everywhere approach the world’s pressing challenges with curiosity, creativity, and invigorated spirit.

We want to awaken the senses and fire up the human imagination!

Our Vision

The Eden Arts & Immersive Media Festival brings together artistry, innovation, and imagination to ignite a new cultural renaissance. Rooted in the breathtaking landscapes of Utah and created for a global stage, Eden produces world-class, multi-genre performances, premieres groundbreaking films, commissions bold new works, and cultivates future generations of artists and leaders. It is a launchpad where imagination meets innovation – helping people everywhere approach the world’s pressing challenges with curiosity, creativity, and invigorated spirit.

Over the next 3–5 years, Eden will become:

  • A flagship destination festival with global reach, rooted in American ideals of creativity, innovation, and imagination.
  • A launchpad for bold artistic innovation, commissioning new works that premiere in Utah before traveling the world.
  • A hub for intergenerational education and empowerment through the Eden Youth Institute, a globally recognized incubator of cultural innovation and social change, with partners including USC, the University of Utah, and leading cultural institutions.
  • A festival guided by values, not dogma—committed to independent thinking, open curiosity, and a soulful space where artistry and humanity flourish together.

Core Programming

Eden’s programming is built on interconnected pillars that bring artistry, technology, and community to life:

Immersive Storytelling & Walkthroughs:
Multi-sensory journeys that blend history, technology, and live performance.

Live Concerts in Iconic Spaces:
Site-specific performances in Utah’s stunning landscapes and national landmarks, featuring world-class artists.

Youth & Family Engagement:
Interactive exploration zones, dance, music-tech workshops, and the Eden Youth Institute, where students collaborate with leading faculty, design cross-disciplinary projects, and premiere work tied to global milestones like America250 and the Olympic Games. Eden also creates joyful, hands-on workshops and immersive encounters for younger children, ensuring engagement across every age group.

The American Table:
Community gatherings that unite food, music, and storytelling to spark reflection and connection.

Digital Learning Platforms:
Accessible, interactive content that expands Eden’s reach to audiences nationwide and globally.

Innovation & Gaming Labs:
Creative hubs where artists and technologists explore the intersections of art, gaming, AI, and immersive media.

Commissioned Works & National Tours:
Ambitious projects that launch in Utah and then travel nationally and internationally, amplifying Eden’s cultural impact.

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