The renovation of the Salt Lake Temple is nearing one of its most anticipated milestones. As preparations advance to welcome the public, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced a special broadcast that could reveal new details about what will take place during the 2027 celebration.
Through its Instagram account, Church Newsroom reported that on September 1, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Utah time, a live media event focused on the Salt Lake Temple will be streamed.
The announcement comes just weeks after the Church began releasing more information regarding the celebration accompanying the temple’s reopening—which is scheduled to run from April 5, 2027, through October 1, 2027.
A Broadcast to Reveal What Lies Ahead
During this live media event, the Church will announce what visitors can expect during the six-month Salt Lake Temple celebration. This leaves the door open for fresh details about the experiences being prepared both inside the temple and across Temple Square.
Official information released so far confirms that this celebration will extend far beyond a traditional open house. Between April and October 2027, visitors to Temple Square will find in-person and virtual experiences, exhibits, activities, films, performances, and other dedicated spaces.
According to the official Temple Square website, the goal of the celebration is to offer the public an opportunity to experience the renovated temple and learn more about house-of-the-Lord worship. Special experiences are also being designed for those unable to travel to Salt Lake City, giving the celebration a truly global reach.
Because of this, the September 1 broadcast will help clarify what attendees can expect when they arrive at Temple Square in 2027.
What Could Be Announced on September 1?
While Church Newsroom has not yet publicly previewed all the details to be shared during the broadcast, it confirmed the presentation will focus on explaining what visitors can expect throughout the six-month celebration.
Key details anticipated by many include:
- Specific experiences available across Temple Square
- Special programming accompanying the reopening
- Options for participants joining from other parts of the world
- Additional information regarding tours and activities
- Operational organization for handling the flow of visitors once events begin
The Church has already indicated that accessibility services, language support, and accommodations for individuals with varied needs will be available. Guided tours are scheduled to run through the entire April–October 2027 timeframe to ensure a wide variety of guests can enjoy the experience.
However, the September 1 broadcast will officially highlight the new updates the Church wants to feature next.
A Celebration Reaching Far Beyond Salt Lake City
The Church is preparing a celebration intended to engage people worldwide. In addition to physical activities at Temple Square for those who can travel, digital content, live broadcasts, and virtual experiences will be provided for those following along from their home countries.
Consequently, April 5, 2027, will mark the beginning of six months in which the Church hopes people everywhere can feel connected to one of the most significant buildings in its history.
The next step is discovering how it will all unfold.
On September 1 at 10:30 a.m. Utah time, Church Newsroom will stream the live event on its YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook accounts. Official updates will also continue at TempleSquare.org.
After nearly seven years of renovation work, the temple is drawing closer to reopening its doors, and the September 1 broadcast will offer the first look into what visitors will experience.
