“In this season of light and goodwill, we rejoice in Jesus Christ and in His eternal plan of happiness. We invite you to seek Him and the blessings of His peace. Merry Christmas!” the First Presidency shared as part of their 2025 Christmas message.
Temple-Square-Christmas-2025-9Christmas lights and decorations on display at Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Monday, November 24, 2025.2025 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.Download Photo
Temple Square, located in the heart of Salt Lake City the global headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is offering Christ-centered displays and free activities this Christmas season.
While renovation continues on the historic Salt Lake Temple, many locations on Temple Square are open to guests.
Below is a schedule of the various events:
Christmas Lights
Available at all open areas of Temple Square daily from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. beginning Friday, November 28, 2025, through Thursday, January 1, 2025.
Temple Square is always beautiful in the springtime. Gardeners work to prepare the ground for General Conference.
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Church History Museum
Giving Machine display in lobby
Available during regular hours:
Monday, Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday—Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Auditorium-musical performances from community/school groups
“Victorian Christmas” décor in the Drawing Room
Free activities include the Light the World tree and take-home Christmas crafts (luminaries from Mexico and parols from the Philippines)
“We love sharing the excitement of the Christmas season with you and your family and friends,” said Natalie Bodine, events coordinator at the Church History Museum. “Together, we celebrate the birth of the Savior by creating traditional crafts from around the world, donating to those in need via the Giving Machine, and enjoying beautiful musical performances. There is something for every age and interest to enjoy. All Christmas activities are free and open to the public.”
Temple-Square-Christmas-2025-2Christmas lights and decorations on display at Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Monday, November 24, 2025.2025 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.Download Photo
Christmas-themed large-form artwork throughout the plaza lobby
Available during regular hours (through the first week of January):
Monday—Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Tours of the building
Not during events or closures
20251005_081515_CPowell_CEP_4084.jpegThe sun rises on the Conference Center spire at Church headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah, during the morning session of general conference on Sunday, October 5, 2025.2025 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.Download Photo
Tabernacle Choir Christmas Concert
Friday, December 11 through Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. in the Conference Center
Featuring Tony Award-winning actress Stephanie J. Block and Broadway and television actor Sebastian Arcelus
Tickets are complimentary but required for entry. The random selection process is now over, but a standby line in the Tabernacle will open 90 minutes before each concert.
“Every year, The Tabernacle Choir looks forward to sharing the message of the birth of our Savior and the joy of the Christmas season through music,” said Choir President Michael O. Leavitt. “As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we look to Jesus Christ for peace and solace and hope that everyone will reach out and feel His love for them during this special time of the year.”
Tab-Choir-2024-Christmas-Concert-4The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square performs during the 2024 Christmas Concert at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Thursday, December 19, 2024.2024 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.Download Photo
Music and the Spoken Word
Live each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the Conference Center
Broadcast is 30 minutes long
Free to the public; no ticket required for entry
Special Performance: Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in the Conference Center
Will feature the guest artist and highlight music from the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square’s Christmas concerts
MSW-5000thThe Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square’s iconic “Music & the Spoken Word” program marks a historic milestone, airing its 5,000th episode from the Conference Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Sunday, July 13, 2025.2025 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.Download Photo
Giving Machines
Kiosks hosted in 126 cities across 21 countries and on six continents
Locations in Salt Lake City: City Creek Center and the Church History Museum
“It’s so fun to think about how what begins as a three-to-five-minute experience in front of one of these machines turned into a lifetime change for a family or even just one young woman,” said Young Women General President Emily Belle Freeman at the Salt Lake City kickoff event on November 12, 2025. “That’s such an amazing and remarkable thing for all of us to be able to participate in.”
20251112_104409_BNicholson_Newsroom_LightTheWorld_GivingMachine_MediaAndCreatorEvent_090-.JPGYoung Women General President Emily Belle Freeman speaks at the global launch event for the 2025 Giving Machine initiative at the Conference Center on Temple Square on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.© 2025 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.Download Photo
Savior of the World Performance
Thursday, November 20, 2025, through Saturday, December 27, 2025, in the Conference Center Little Theater (excluding Sundays and Mondays)
Matinees begin at 2:00 p.m. and evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are required for entry. All have been distributed, but a standby line will be available at a marked location inside the Conference Center Plaza level lobby near the west wall portrait gallery.
Savior-of-the-World-2024Actors portraying Apostles from the red cast (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday night shows) perform during the upper scene at a dress rehearsal of the “Savior of the World” production on Saturday, November 16, 2024. 2024 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.Download Photo
Concerts and Nightly Performances
Sunday, November 30, 2025, through Wednesday, December 23, 2025
Various times and locations throughout Temple Square
Featuring choirs sponsored by schools, missionary and community organizations, as well as various string, flute, guitar and bell groups
Temple-Square-Christmas-2025-18Christmas lights and decorations on display at Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Monday, November 24, 2025.2025 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.Download Photo
No Christmas displays or events will be offered at the Church History Library or FamilySearch Library, but the buildings will remain open as usual.
For more information on Temple Square operating hours, click here.