Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square Christmas Concert 2024 in Utah

Every year the world-renowned Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, previously known as the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, takes a break from its tours and offers a unique and heartwarming Christmas performance. Held in the heart of Salt Lake City, this unforgettable event is a holiday tradition that captivates audiences. If you're visiting Utah during the festive season, witnessing this choir is an absolute must.

Concert Program

The annual Christmas concert has long become a tradition for the residents of Salt Lake City and all over Utah, The song list is jam-packed with festive Christmas carols, beloved holiday classics, and surprising guest performances. This year, the Mormon Tabernacle will perform together with Ruthie Ann Miles, an award-winning actress and singer, who starred in Broadway musicals "The King and I", "Sunday in the Park with George", and "Sweeney Todd". The concert promises to be a magical festive experience, perfect for celebrating Christmas and spreading the joy of the holidays.

Tabernacle Choir

The Tabernacle Choir consists of 360 men and women. It is accompanied by a 150-member Symphony Orchestra at Temple Square, the Organists at Temple Square, and a 32-member handbell choir, Bells at Temple Square. The all-volunteer choir has received a Grammy and several Emmy awards, performed at seven U.S. presidential inaugurals, and sang at numerous world fairs and expositions. The choir is largely sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).

Tickets

The tickets for this performance are usually sold out very quickly, but you can also visit organ recitals, which are free of charge.

Choir Rehearsals

During the period from September through November and January through May, choir rehearsals are held each Thursday from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm and Sunday from 8:30 am to 10 am in the Tabernacle on Temple Square. From June to August and in December, they are held in the large Conference Center, the premier meeting hall of the LDS Church. Please keep in mind that there might be exceptions to the Thursday rehearsals schedule due to major holidays, recording sessions, and the Choir being out of town. The rehearsals won't take place on December 22nd and December 29th. Rehearsal on Halloween, October 31st, is set to take place on October 29th, while rehearsal on November 28th will take place on November 26th.

Tickets

Although admission to the Tabernacle Choir Christmas Concert is free, you still need to register beforehand. The tickets are given out in a random selection process due to the popularity of the event. Registration is open until November 1st.

Location in Salt Lake City

Temple Square is situated in the centre of Salt Lake City and consists of a complex, which includes several Latter-day Saints church buildings and facilities. At Temple Square, you can take a stroll past the imposing Salt Lake Temple, grandiose Salt Lake Tabernacle, the Seagull Monument, and Salt Lake Assembly Hall. Conference Center is located across from Temple Square and has the capacity of 21,000 people.