Experience · Provo
Downtown Provo Music & Dinner
Dive into Provo's vibrant arts scene with a live performance at Velour, a beloved local music venue. Afterward, enjoy a refined American dinner featuring locally sourced ingredients at Communal, located nearby in the heart of downtown.
A 3-hour Provo evening plan for friends — Velour Live Music Gallery, Communal, Splash Summit Waterpark.
- Duration
- 3 hrs
- Cost
- $40–$75
- Stops
- 3 stops
- Area
- Downtown + 1 more
- Walking
- Light walking · Total 1.2-mile driving route
- Best time
- 5:00 – 10:00 PM
- Ideal for
- Friends · Couples · Solo
The plan
The plan
- 1Velour Live Music Gallery(1 hr 30 min)→
- 2Communal(1 hr 30 min)→
- 3Splash Summit Waterpark(30 min)
Why this plan works
The 3 stops cover about 1.2 miles total, which keeps you in one pocket of Provo instead of crossing town between them. Velour Live Music Gallery is the main event and takes the biggest block of time; the other stops are built around it. It finishes at Splash Summit Waterpark — a short, low-effort stop you can skip if you're ready to call it. Best suited to friends, couples, and solo who want a planned Provo outing without improvising between stops.
The story
Overview
Dive into Provo's vibrant arts scene with a live performance at Velour, a beloved local music venue. Afterward, enjoy a refined American dinner featuring locally sourced ingredients at Communal, located nearby in the heart of downtown.
The itinerary
3 stops, one great day
- 11h 30mVelour Live Music Gallery
Arts & Culture · Downtown
What to do — Catch a performance by emerging or established artists at Provo's iconic live music venue.
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0 mi · 3 min drive
Then Walk a short distance (less than 5 minutes) to Communal for dinner.
21h 30mCommunalFood & Drink · Downtown
Locally sourced seasonal American menus star at this comfy kitchen with shared farm-table seating.
What to do — Indulge in a delicious dinner, sharing plates from the open kitchen menu if you choose. Reservations are recommended.
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1.2 mi · 6 min drive
Then Short hop over to Splash Summit Waterpark.
3Optional 30 minSplash Summit WaterparkFamily · Foot Hills
What to do — Finish at Splash Summit Waterpark for the view — one photo, then home.
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Planning this outing
- Is this a good Provo itinerary for friends?
- Yes. It's built for friends, couples, and solo and runs about 3 hrs across 3 stops, starting at Velour Live Music Gallery.
- How long does this outing take?
- Plan on 3 hrs door to door, including time between stops.
- How much does this Provo itinerary cost?
- Roughly $40–$75 per person, before parking and tips. Free and low-cost stops are marked on each card.
- Is this itinerary walkable?
- Not entirely. The stops cover about 1.2 miles, so you'll drive or rideshare between at least one pair.
- Do I need reservations?
- No. Every stop on this plan takes walk-ins, though weekends move faster if you arrive early.
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