Temple Square Open to the Public for General Conference

North Temple Street in Salt Lake City, Utah, is now free of construction barriers as the nearly seven-year renovation of the Salt Lake Temple draws to a close.

Temple Square, from State Street to West Temple, will be open to the public for the upcoming general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Visitors can walk the grounds and admire the beautiful landscapes and statues.

The “Jesus Christ With Mary and Martha” statue was installed on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, joining 10 other new statues at Temple Square. One more statue — “Jesus Christ Blessing the Children” — will be installed later, bringing the total to 12.

General Conference

All are invited to watch or attend the 196th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints October 3–4, 2026. Church leaders will teach of Jesus Christ and share inspired messages for our day. Musical performances will be by The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square (three sessions) and by a special choir from the nearby area (one session).

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To attend in person at the Conference Center, guests are required to have tickets. A standby line will be available outside the Tabernacle at Temple Square for overflow seating as well as potential seating in the Conference Center.

Salt Lake Temple Celebration

Preparations are ramping up for the Salt Lake Temple Celebration, happening April 5 through October 1, 2027.

Tickets for the open house tour reservations are being released in batches, with the next set becoming available at 6 p.m. MDT on Thursday, October 1, 2026.

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During this historic six-month celebration, visitors are invited to “Rejoice in Christ” by learning about His teachings, His gospel and His role in God’s plan for His children.

“The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a global church with a universal message of Jesus Christ, in which we rejoice,” said President Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, chair of the Salt Lake Temple Celebration Committee.

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