LDS Conference Center To Close For Close To A Year

Major events will still be held during the closure for construction and upgrades.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will close its Salt Lake City Conference Center to the public for nearly one year beginning in late March 2026. The closure will run through March 1, 2027 to allow for construction and upgrades ahead of the Salt Lake Temple Celebration, but major events like General Conference and holiday concerts will still be held during that time.

Why it matters

The Conference Center is a prominent landmark and major event venue in Salt Lake City, hosting thousands of visitors each year for LDS General Conferences and other large gatherings. The closure will impact the local economy and tourism, but the church says the renovations are necessary ahead of the upcoming Salt Lake Temple Celebration.

The details

The Conference Center will be closed to the public from March 30, 2026 through March 1, 2027 to allow for construction and upgrades. However, the church says major events like General Conference and holiday concerts will still be held during the closure period.

  • The Conference Center will close on March 30, 2026.
  • The Conference Center will reopen on March 1, 2027.

The players

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

A major religious organization headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah that owns and operates the Conference Center.

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What’s next

The church has not provided details on the specific renovations or upgrades planned for the Conference Center during the closure.

The takeaway

The temporary closure of the prominent LDS Conference Center will impact the local economy and tourism, but the church says the renovations are necessary ahead of the upcoming Salt Lake Temple Celebration.