SALT LAKE CITY — Temple Square will be open to the public from State Street to West Temple during the upcoming October general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as major construction surrounding the historic Salt Lake Temple nears completion.
The Church announced Thursday that North Temple Street is now free of construction barriers following nearly seven years of renovation work on the temple and surrounding areas. Visitors attending general conference will be able to walk through Temple Square and view its renovated grounds, landscaping and newly installed statues.
Among the newest additions is the “Jesus Christ With Mary and Martha” statue, which was installed September 15. It joins 10 other new statues already placed throughout Temple Square. One additional sculpture, “Jesus Christ Blessing the Children,” is expected to be installed later, bringing the total number of new statues to 12.
The reopening comes ahead of the 196th Semiannual General Conference of the Church, scheduled for October 3–4. Members and guests around the world are invited to watch the conference, while those attending in Salt Lake City may participate in sessions at the Conference Center.
Church leaders are expected to deliver messages centered on Jesus Christ and gospel teachings during the two-day conference. The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square will provide music for three sessions, while a special choir from the surrounding area will perform during another session.
Tickets are required for those attending inside the Conference Center. A standby line will also be available outside the Tabernacle at Temple Square for possible seating in the Conference Center and for overflow accommodations.
The reopening of Temple Square also comes as preparations continue for the Salt Lake Temple Celebration, a six-month event scheduled from April 5 through October 1, 2027.
The celebration will invite visitors to “Rejoice in Christ” while learning about the Savior, His teachings and His role in God’s plan. President Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, who chairs the Salt Lake Temple Celebration Committee, has described the Church as a global faith centered on a universal message of Jesus Christ.
Additional reservations for Salt Lake Temple open house tours are expected to be released in batches, with the next group scheduled to become available at 6 p.m. MDT on October 1.
The Salt Lake Temple renovation has been one of the most extensive projects undertaken at Temple Square, involving structural reinforcement, seismic upgrades and redevelopment of surrounding areas. With construction barriers now removed from North Temple Street, visitors arriving for general conference will have broader access to the heart of Temple Square as the long
