The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Collection will continue its growing Auberge Concert Series with an intimate performance by Grammy-nominated artist Noah Cyrus on Saturday, Feb. 27.
It will be the third event since late 2024 in the resort’s efforts to expand its community-centered options, following concerts by LeAnne Rimes and Luke Grimes, according to Blue Sky Utah General Manager Joe Ogdie.
“Looking at the cultural side of things, how do we bring the Mountain West and culture alive at the hotel?” he said. “And have it help with the idea that we want Blue Sky to be more involved with the local community and be able to do these different events that become somewhat part of the living room of Park City or eastern Summit County.”
Like previous artists, the Cyrus performance will benefit the Saving Gracie Equine Healing Foundation, a nonprofit founded by Blue Sky co-owner Barb Philips that rescues and rehabilitates abused and neglected horses while providing equine-assisted therapy. Ogdie said 15% of ticket proceeds will be donated directly to the organization.
The charitable component of the series has been key to attracting artists who share similar priorities, according to Ogdie. Proceeds from ticket sales support Saving Gracie’s rescue operations, as well as Philips’ advocacy work tied to the federal SAFE Act, which aims to end the commercial slaughter of horses.
“Starting this year, we’ll see a number of these concerts and intimate experiences and storytellers with similar ethos in alignment for what Blue Sky believes in, whether it matches the love for the land and preserving it or for the animals that live on the land,” Ogdie said. “I think we’re able to draw like-minded artists in because of that portion for charity.”
Cyrus will perform a stripped-down acoustic set, sharing music from her most recent album and discussing the personal stories behind the songs, he said.
“Noah Cyrus is very in line with animal rescue, and her values are very similar to ours,” he said. “Being able to sit and have an hour-long set that’s really stripped down and allows people to have kind of a one-on-one experience with her in our arena. It’s a perfect sense of place for our surroundings here.”
The evening will begin with a pre-concert social hour featuring signature cocktails and barbecue from Smokewood, Blue Sky’s seasonal food truck, as well as an opportunity for guests to interact with horses from the resort’s onsite equine sanctuary. The concert will then take place inside Blue Sky’s event center, a former riding arena that has been converted into a venue.
The event is part of the broader Auberge Concert Series, which is optional across Auberge properties with fitting venues, Ogdie said, like in Fort Worth, Texas, and the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.
Ogdie said the goal is for these concerts to complement the resort’s broader programming, which includes guided outdoor adventures, visiting chefs and culinary collaborations and an expanding slate of wellness experiences.
Getting a chance to experience those other resort offerings is why they’ve included an overnight lodging ticket option, Ogdie said, which includes reservations at YUTA restaurant and breakfast the morning after the concert.
“The entry tier is our general admission, so that is a standing room ticket; obviously the space is small, so it’s still having that upfront experience,” he said. “In front of that, we have our VIP, which is a couch style of seating, and then if you buy the rooms package, that guarantees you one of the first three rows in those VIP sections.”
General admission tickets are priced at $175, VIP tickets are $295 and overnight accommodation packages begin at $1,907.
“We do see a huge local following that comes to these and actually stays the night, whether it’s Salt Lake or Park City, and uses it as a little excuse for a staycation,” Ogdie said.
Looking ahead, he said Blue Sky plans to host concerts once a quarter, with three additional artists expected to be announced later this year. While the resort is open to exploring different musical genres, Ogdie said country and Americana tend to fit best within the venue’s rustic setting.
Thanks to the Auberge name, these shows are a rare opportunity to experience big-ticket artists at a smaller venue, he added.
“I think the artist likes it as well because they get to show their true selves,” he said.
For tickets, visit auberge.com/blue-sky/music.