Name: Luz de las Naciones 2026
Start: 2026-11-13
End: 2026-11-14

Home for the semiannual general conferences of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Free tours daily. The expansive roof of the terraced complex is comprised of landscaped trees, shrubs, flowers, waterfalls, and fountains. The main auditorium seats 21,000.

Conference Center for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Temple Square is a center of history and worship for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Located in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, Temple Square features five city blocks of historic sites, engaging exhibits, and wholesome activities centered on the Church’s mission to worship Jesus Christ and serve God’s children. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offers Temple Square tours, museum services, libraries, and live performances. Come enjoy beautiful gardens, majestic architecture, and the peace and reverence of this iconic space of worship.

The iconic Salt Lake Temple is opening its doors for a rare public open house from April 5 to October 1, 2027, inviting visitors from around the world to step inside one of Utah’s most celebrated landmarks. [Learn more about the Salt Lake Temple Celebration](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/temple-square-2027/)

Historic Temple Square

Located across from Temple Square and other tourist attractions, City Creek Center offers a mix of luxury retailers, unique-to-market stores and trusted brands, from Louis Vuitton, Coach, Kendra Scott and Tiffany & Co. to Salomon and Lululemon, as well as Nordstrom and Macy's. City Creek Center also offers a variety of dining options, including Brio Tuscan Grille and a food court with 12 distinct eateries, including local favorites such as A Taste of Red Iguana and Bocata.

City Creek Center is a must-see attraction, with a fully tractable glass roof that opens and closes, unique to any shopping center in the United States. A pedestrian sky bridge over Main Street unifies the center on two city blocks. Water features include a creek that runs through the center, a fish pond with local trout and waterfalls. The America First Credit Union Fountain offers hourly shows and feature shows with three choreographed songs at 7 pm and 9 pm. Fire elements are added to the fountain shows after dusk.

Visitors to Salt Lake City can receive a complimentary Passport to Shopping which includes offers from over 60 stores and restaurants. An exclusive gift with purchase is available for those who spend $150 or more in the same day. Receive your [Passport to Shopping](https://shopcitycreekcenter.com/pages/passport-to-shopping) at the Customer Service Desk on Level 1 near Macy's.

City Creek Center

**Bring the whole family for free, fun, engaging, interactive family history experiences. Here are just a few of the fun things for families at the Library:**

- Discover, picture, and record your story
- See yourself in the clothing of an ancestor
- Gather the whole family for a photo with various backdrops
- Search for your family while you watch the kids in the play area

You can also:

- Get help from our experienced staff members
- Learn how to use records from all over the world with classes and webinars
- Bring your photos and use our digital photo and slide scanners to organize your pictures
- For more information about the library see http://bit.ly/slcfhl
- Where can you park? Link to parking map http://bit.ly/2fCVoxI

FamilySearch Library

Come visit the Utah Sports Hall of Fame Museum. Located in the northwest corner of City Creek Mall (99 W So. Temple, Suite 102 - mall level of the Condo tower and open M-S 11:00 am to 7:00 pm), it preserves the state’s sports heritage through fun interactive displays and memorabilia from former Olympians, athletes and coaches. Admission is FREE for all! Request a FREE players card during your visit. Follow us on facebook @utahsportshallofame, twitter @UtahSportsHOF or online at utahsportshalloffame.org for more details.

City Creek offers first 2 hours free [parking](https://shopcitycreekcenter.com/visit-hours/mall-parking/).

[Upcoming events](https://shopcitycreekcenter.com/events) at City Creek!

Utah Sports Hall of Fame Museum

This 360-member chorus of men and women, all volunteers, has performed at World’s Fairs and expositions, at inaugurations of U.S. presidents, in acclaimed concert halls from Australia and Europe to Asia and the Middle East, on television broadcasts, and now on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiAkukrUIRCwaLaFx_MJq7Q) and [Facebook](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiAkukrUIRCwaLaFx_MJq7Q).   
  
*The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square Rehearsal—On most Thursday nights, visitors are welcome to watch the Choir rehearse in the Tabernacle at 7:30 p.m. Note: During the summer, the Choir rehearses and performs Music & the Spoken Word in the Conference Center.*   
  
[**Music & the Spoken Word Performances**](https://www.thetabernaclechoir.org/music-spoken-word.html)—Since 1929, the Choir has run its weekly program, Music & the Spoken Word. Visitors can watch the recording of this famous international broadcast at 9:30 a.m. in the Tabernacle.\* Note: During the summer, the Choir rehearses and performs Music & the Spoken Word in the Conference Center.   
  
**The Pipe Organ**—See the 11,623-pipe organ, which is part of the signature sound of The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.   
  
**Organ Recitals**—Hear live [organ recitals](https://www.thetabernaclechoir.org/events/organ-recitals.html) on Temple Square, including from the Salt Lake Tabernacle organ, the Conference Center organ, and the Salt Lake Assembly Hall organ. The recitals take place each Monday through Saturday at 12:00 noon and each Sunday at 2 p.m. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, a second daily recital takes place each Monday through Saturday at 2:00 p.m. on the Conference Center organ.

The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square

Discover unique Temple Square experiences ranging from art and cultural attractions to family history research to locations with religious or historical significance. Most experiences on Temple Square are self-guided or can be easily accommodated if you come in groups. However, if you have a large group, you may want to schedule ahead. To schedule an in-person or virtual tour, call (801) 240-8945 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. mountain time or email TempleSquare@ChurchofJesusChrist.org. You may also contact this number for general information about Temple Square.

Temple Square Tours

The history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints comes alive in exhibits about various aspects of the Church and its leaders from 1830 to today. Interactive media, films, and demonstrations enhance treasured artifacts, art, and documents. Children's activities include puppet shows, films, and costumed actors.

Church History Museum

Chronicling the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from its beginning in 1830 to the present day, collections at the library contain manuscripts, books, Church records, photographs, oral histories, architectural drawings, pamphlets, newspapers, periodicals, maps, microforms, and audiovisual materials. Staff at the library create methods for accessing this information.

Church History Library and Archives

Located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, Abravanel Hall is celebrated for its acoustical excellence and is an architectural icon in the City. The Hall is adorned with more than 12,000 square feet of hand-brushed 24‑karat gold leaf and its grand four-story lobby offers stunning views of the city. The newly redesigned public plaza complements the original architecture while modernizing the space. Abravanel Hall is also the home of the 27-foot-tall Olympic Tower statue by renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly.[](http://artsaltlake.org)[Upcoming events at Abravanel Hall](https://artsaltlake.org/events/abravanel-hall/)[.](http://artsaltlake.org)

Maurice Abravanel Hall

HELLO!   
  
We’re new in town and proud to add a reliably delicious restaurant to the Marmalade district’s historic charm.   
  
We are currently accepting [reservations](https://www.arlorestaurant.com/reservations) on the patio for our dine-in menu as well as a streamlined [to-go menu](https://app.upserve.com/s/arlo-restaurant-salt-lake-city). If you choose to dine with us, please expect limited table-side interactions and additional sanitizing procedures. We are working hard to keep everyone healthy. As we adapt to future unknowns with hopes of expanding to meet our original service plan, there will be some changes to normal service to respect everyone’s safety.

Thank you,

Chef Milo & Team

Arlo Restaurant

When the pioneers arrived in the Salt Lake Valley in July 1847, they immediately began constructing simple homes in their new surroundings. Today, more than a century and a half later, only two of these original structures remain intact. One of them, the Deuel Pioneer Log Home, is on display and open to the public on West Temple Street across from Temple Square. The cabin was home to the William Henry Deuel family for less than two years following their arrival in the valley. Today it has been fully restored and furnished with authentic pioneer artifacts, including a cast-iron stove. It offers excellent insight into the lifestyle of the Mormon pioneers and others who settled parts of the American West.

Deuel Pioneer Log Home

Visit Salt Lake

Salt Lake is the place where the Wasatch mountain peaks frame city streets. Sure, Salt Lake's famed for our winter powder ([four legendary ski resorts](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/skiing-snowboarding/) just 30 minutes from downtown), but that's just one season's story. Summer brings families [hiking through wildflower meadows](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/) before cooling off at a Jazz game or the Gateway fountains. Autumn paints our mountain canyons in gold, perfect for morning strolls that end at local coffee shops. Spring? That's when you might spot baby bison on Antelope Island before heading to the Eccles Theater for a Broadway show. Our soaring Wasatch Mountains rise dramatically from downtown Salt Lake, creating a place where every day offers both natural wonders and urban energy. And while we sit perfectly between the [national parks](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/state-national-parks/) with Yellowstone's geysers and Utah's red rock country, the real magic happens right here, where everyone can [discover the history](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/plan-your-visit/about-salt-lake/) of the city as they find their own rhythm between mountain adventure and city life.

Sports Salt Lake

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will host “Luz de las Naciones” (Light of the Nations), the annual showcase of Latino cultures, on November 13 and 14, 2026.Luz de las Naciones’ cast of 1,000 volunteer musical artists wearing traditional clothing will perform music and dances showcasing the cultural and spiritual richness of the performers’ heritage.Featured countries this year are Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Spain, and Venezuela. Performances from African and African-American cultures will also be showcased.This calendar listing is brought to you by NowPlayingUtah.com, Utah's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Utah Cultural Alliance.

Luz de las Naciones 2026

2026 Development Player League (DPL)

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2026 Great Western Fall Classic

**Salt Lake City**

**Columbus Day Tournament**

**October 9-12, 2026**

**AA, A, BB, B | 10U-14U**

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**Top Competition**
Play a guaranteed 4 games against top U.S. and Canadian youth hockey teams.

**Olympic-Level Venues**
Hit the ice at the Utah Olympic Oval and Peaks Ice Arena, both iconic sites from the 2002 Winter Olympics.

**Seamless Experience**
On-site photography, on-time games, and on-site staff, including sports medical trainers. Plus, no gate fees!

**Off-Ice Fun**
Enjoy vibrant Salt Lake City and stunning natural scenery between games. Arrive early or stay late and catch a Utah Hockey Club game.

Salt Lake Columbus Day Tournament (Utah Olympic Oval)

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