The Conference Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City will be fully closed to the public from March 30, 2026, through March 1, 2027 (except for general conference and other major events), in preparation for the Salt Lake Temple Celebration planned for 2027.
During this period, access will be limited exclusively to April and October 2026 general conference and major scheduled events such as Luz de las Naciones and the Tabernacle Choir Christmas concerts. Conference Center parking and access to parking elevators will remain open and operational.
The purpose of the closure is “to facilitate critical construction, infrastructure upgrades and exhibit development in preparation for the Salt Lake Temple Celebration,” stated a communication sent to Church employees on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
“This operational pause is essential to allow project teams to execute a significantly expanded scope of work and ensure the facility is fully prepared to support the elevated guest experience planned for 2027.”
All Church departmental use of the Conference Center Building — including meetings, trainings and social functions — also will be suspended for the duration of the closure.
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The Conference Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City. The building will be closed from March 30, 2026, through March 1, 2027, for upgrades needed in preparation for the Salt Lake Temple Celebration.© 2026 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.
Salt Lake Temple Progress
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Temple Square is always beautiful in the springtime. Gardeners work to prepare the ground for General Conference. © 2012 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Scaffolding is being removed from portions of the Salt Lake Temple, revealing more of the historic exterior. Visitors to Temple Square can now see more of the temple’s stonework with the scaffolding gone. Finish work in the baptistries is coming along with carpet, pews, and chandeliers recently added.
Easter at Temple Square
Temple Square guests are invited to visit Temple Square to see the Easter displays highlighting the life and ministry of Jesus Christ that will be installed beginning at the end of February. Exhibits and visual installations will focus on His teachings, miracles, Atonement and Resurrection.
Salt Lake Temple Celebration
People from around the world are invited to take part in the Salt Lake Temple Celebration which will occur from April through October 2027.
