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Salt Lake Temple Open House 2027

Tickets open September 1, 2026. Get instant launch alerts, free UTA transit pass guides, and ward group planning tools.

Official Ticket Release Countdown

Tickets Open Sept 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM MST

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Visitor Logistics Highlights

Everything You Need to Know

Key details on street closures, free transit, indoor queuing, and official ticket rules.

Official Timeline

Key Milestone Dates

May 18, 2026: Visitors' Center Public Opening β€’ Sept 1, 2026: Ticket Launch β€’ Oct 2026: Global Virtual Celebration β€’ April 5 – Oct 1, 2027: Public Open House.

Prophetic Scope

Salt Lake Temple Celebration

President Russell M. Nelson designated this event as a historic celebration. Overseen by an executive committee of 4 Apostles and Relief Society President Camille N. Johnson.

100,000 Sq Ft Expansion

Expanded Capacity

Adds 4 underground levels stretching north to North Temple Street, increasing total capacity to 22 sealing rooms and 2 baptismal fonts with historic cohesive interior styling.

Pedestrian Campus

6-Month Street Closures

North Temple and West Temple will be closed to vehicle traffic for all 6 months, creating a safe, seamless 5-city-block pedestrian campus for millions of guests.

100% Free Rides & Parking

Free UTA Transit Pass

Ticket reservations include free rides on all UTA TRAX light rail, FrontRunner, and buses. 2,000-space satellite parking lot on North Temple with an 8-min shuttle loop.

Official Mobile App

On-Site Guide & Wayfinding

Download the official Temple Square App (iOS & Android) for real-time wayfinding across 5 city blocks, event schedules, interactive maps, and quick ticket management.

Interactive Group & Family Logistics Tool

Plan Your Celebration Visit

Select your group size to calculate recommended arrival windows, satellite shuttle timing, and reservation instructions.

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Total Group Size
6 People Family Unit
Best Arrival Window
Weekday Mornings (9:30 AM – 11:30 AM)

Ideal for family groups seeking low crowd volume and easy parking access.

Satellite Shuttle Allowance
Allow 20 Mins Buffer

Park at 2,000-space North Temple lot and ride free 8-min shuttle loop directly to Conference Center.

Individual & Family Ticket Portal β†— Opens Sept 1, 2026
Real-Time News & Milestones

Celebration & Renovation Updates

Follow construction milestones, campus announcements, and event news leading to 2027.

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Historic Temple Doors Re-Hung & Gold Leafing Completed Milestone
May 2026

Historic Temple Doors Re-Hung & Gold Leafing Completed

The iconic historic entrance doors of the Salt Lake Temple have officially been reinstalled, and gold-leaf finishes are now complete inside the underground north addition.

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Temple Square Visitors' Center Opens for Replica Tours Visitors' Center
May 18, 2026

Temple Square Visitors' Center Opens for Replica Tours

The new Visitor Center is officially open, offering reservations for the 'Inside a Temple Tour' featuring replica celestial, sealing, and instruction rooms.

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North & West Temple Pedestrian Street Closure Approved Logistics
June 2026

North & West Temple Pedestrian Street Closure Approved

SLC officials approved closing North Temple and West Temple for the entire 6-month celebration, connecting Temple Square into a unified pedestrian campus.

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Worldwide 6-Part Video Series for Youth Announced Global Broadcast
October 2026

Worldwide 6-Part Video Series for Youth Announced

Elder Gary E. Stevenson announced a special 6-part global video series taking youth and members worldwide behind the scenes of the historic restoration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Got Questions? We Have Answers.

Official guidance on tickets, transit, group planning, and temple access.

When do Salt Lake Temple open house tickets go live? ↓
Official tickets for the Salt Lake Temple Celebration & Open House become available on September 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM MST exclusively on templesquare.org.
Are Salt Lake Temple open house tickets free? ↓
Yes, all open house tickets and Temple Square entrance tickets are 100% free of charge to the public.
Which attractions on Temple Square require a ticket? ↓
Tickets are required for ONLY two specific tours: (1) The Salt Lake Temple Open House tour (which begins inside the Conference Center), and (2) The Inside a Temple replica room tour at the Visitors' Center. All other campus areas, tabernacle presentations, and exhibits are ticket-free.
How do ward and stake group reservations work? ↓
Group leaders (for wards, youth groups, or stakes) can use the dedicated group reservation portal launching Sept 1, 2026 on templesquare.org to reserve blocks of tickets with bus drop-off logistics.
What features were added in the 100,000 sq. ft. underground expansion? ↓
President Russell M. Nelson directed a 4-level underground expansion reaching north to North Temple Street, adding 22 sealing rooms, 2 baptismal fonts, and modern accessibility, while retaining the historic structure's architectural beauty.
How do I get to Temple Square during street closures? ↓
North Temple and West Temple will be closed to vehicle traffic for the 6-month celebration. Guests can park at the 2,000-space satellite lot on North Temple with an 8-minute shuttle loop, or ride UTA TRAX/buses for free using their ticket pass.

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