One million tickets reserved in first 24 hours for Salt Lake Temple celebration
September 8, 2026 at 9:03 AM MT · via Meridian Magazine · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
More than one million tickets were reserved in the first 24 hours for the Salt Lake Temple's 'Rejoice in Christ' celebration, according to Meridian Magazine. The celebration marks the temple's reopening after a multi-year renovation.
The event includes public tours, cultural performances, and other activities. Additional ticket slots remain available for those wishing to attend.
More coverage of this story
- Church Newsroom →August 31, 2026 at 6:00 PM MT
- The Salt Lake Tribune →September 1, 2026 at 5:24 PM MT
- nytimes.com →September 3, 2026 at 11:49 AM MT
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- ABC4 Utah →September 2, 2026 at 10:16 AM MT
- The Salt Lake Tribune →September 1, 2026 at 4:38 PM MT
- The Salt Lake Tribune →September 2, 2026 at 1:39 PM MT
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