Things to Do on Temple Square

View a multi-month listing of upcoming performances on Temple Square.

Experience the sacred story of Jesus Christ’s birth, life, and glorious Resurrection through drama and music that bears testimony of the Son of God, the Savior of the world. Performances begin on Thursday, November 21, and continue through December 28. A special sensory-friendly production (first act only) is on November 21, with an ASL and descriptive audio-enhanced performance for the matinee on December 7.

Join us November 30 through December 23 for daily performances from choirs sponsored by schools, missionary, and community organizations, as well as various string, flute, guitar, and bell groups at the Tabernacle, the Conference Center plaza-level lobby, the Church History Museum, and City Creek Center. Concerts at 4:30 p.m. daily in the Tabernacle will include a short devotional speaker and will be live-streamed.

Come and Behold Him is a new, free Christmas album and concert featuring 11 fresh arrangements of beloved holiday classics by film score composer Jonathan Keith. To celebrate the album’s release, stream the concert live online on November 29 at 7:00 p.m. (MST).

Enjoy a weekly performance by the world-famous Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. Join every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. mountain standard time to hear sacred music and a special message of hope.

Enjoy a Tabernacle Choir rehearsal every Thursday evening from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Rehearsals are generally in the Tabernacle but are in the Conference Center from June to September and at Christmas time.

The daily organ recitals, a century-long tradition, are open to the public. Thirty-minute organ recitals are given each day by Tabernacle and Temple Square organists and guest organists.

Discover our many inspiring events that provide inspiration and instruction to help individuals and families become closer to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.

Take a tour of key historic buildings and experiences on Temple Square, led by missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and available in over 40 languages.

Watch a 17-minute film providing a welcome to Temple Square, including information about the construction of the Salt Lake Temple. Learn why temples are important to Latter-day Saints as a place to worship God. Located in the Conference Center.

Join an interactive experience to discover your family history through technology and mobile devices. The Discovery Center is located in the Family History Library.

Feel inspired while walking the grounds of Temple Square. View the architecture of the temple and other historic buildings, and walk through carefully manicured gardens.

Take an elevated look at the current seismic renovation work of the Salt Lake Temple. View the north side of the temple, including a look at the foundation work and installation of a seismic system.

Discover where your family’s roots come from at the Family History Library. The library is free of charge and open to the public, and it has millions of microfilmed genealogical records for you to discover your family tree.

View an 18-minute film in the main auditorium of the Conference Center that shares the history of the Conference Center and how this building is used today to host worldwide conferences for the Church.

Take a moment to rest and contemplate God and the beauties of nature in this rooftop garden, which features flora of the mountains and desert valley of the Great Salt Lake area.

Marvel in the history of the Church by learning about or exploring historic buildings such as the Salt Lake Tabernacle (1867), the Assembly Hall (1882), the Beehive House (1854), and the Lion House (1856).

Join us as we celebrate Jesus’s birth on Temple Square. Enjoy lights, musical performances, The Christ Child film experience, and more. The lights on Temple Square turn on the day after the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday and remain on until January 1.

Spend time reflecting and feeling the peace of the Savior Jesus Christ as you view a replica of the sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen’s famous Christus statue. Statues are located in the Conference Center and the North Visitors’ Center.

Explore original photos, artifacts, and information about the Salt Lake Temple’s original construction. Take a look over the Conference Center third-floor observation deck to view the north side of the Salt Lake Temple seismic renovation project.

Get a close-up view of the interior of the Salt Lake Temple with a 3D cutaway model of the Salt Lake Temple. The model shows what the temple looked like inside before the seismic renovation began in 2020. Enjoy additional artifacts such as tools used to build the temple and original temple furnishings.

Experience peace as you view multiple exhibits showcasing artwork of the Savior Jesus Christ as recorded in the Holy Bible and the Book of Mormon. Artwork also depicts the lives and faith of those who have followed Him throughout time. 

This exhibit provides experiences showcasing Joseph Smith’s First Vision and the translation of the Book of Mormon. The exhibit covers events through Joseph Smith’s martyrdom and the Latter-day Saints’ subsequent preparations for westward migration. Located in the Church History Library.

Bring your children to this Church History Museum exhibit designed for children ages 1 to 11. This hands-on experience allows children to learn about temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, inside and out.

Wander through this exhibit at the Church History Museum to discover the trails and stories of the Latter-day Saint pioneers who traveled to the Salt Lake Valley between 1846 and 1890.

Examine some of the earliest records from the Church in the Foundations of Faith exhibit. Records include journals, pamphlets, manuscripts, letters, hymnals, and more. Located in the Church History Library.

Discover portraits of the current leadership that guides The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Located in the Conference Center.

Learn about prophets from the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ as you explore Arnold Friberg’s paintings of the ancient prophets of the Americas. Located in the Conference Center.

See compelling artwork from historic and contemporary Latter-day Saint artists working in a variety of styles and mediums, stand before moving original works and enrich your understanding of Latter-day Saint art, history and faith.

View guidelines for events on Temple Square concerning food and beverages, electronic devices, age for admittance, accessibility, and so on.

Join us as we celebrate Jesus’s birth on Temple Square. Enjoy lights, musical performances, The Christ Child film experience, and more. The lights on Temple Square turn on the day after the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday and remain on until January 1.

All dining and private party options are currently unavailable due to ongoing renovations in the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. This is expected to last until 2025.

Visit Temple Square, a center of history and worship for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, encompasses five city blocks of historic sites, engaging exhibits, and wholesome activities.