Groundbreakings
Groundbreaking ceremonies are held for temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to formally mark the commencement of construction. These events are often live-streamed and made available to the public. Following is a list of upcoming groundbreakings.
Vienna Austria Temple
Saturday, 17 October 2026
Silbergasse 2
Vienna
Austria
Attendance at the temple site is by invitation only. The service will be streamed live online. Photographs and video of the event will be made available on the Church Newsroom website following the groundbreaking services.
Cincinnati Ohio Temple
Saturday, 7 November 2026
Mason-Montgomery Road and Cedar Village Drive
Mason, Ohio 45040
United States
Attendance at the temple site is by invitation only. The service will be streamed live online. Photographs and video of the event will be made available on the Church Newsroom website following the groundbreaking services.
Piura Peru Temple
Saturday, 14 November 2026
Avenida Tallanes and Avenida Prolongacion
Piura
Peru
Attendance at the temple site is by invitation only. The service will be streamed live online. Photographs and video of the event will be made available on the Church Newsroom website following the groundbreaking services.
Cuernavaca Mexico Temple
Saturday, 14 November 2026
Calle Hernán Cortes and Calle Santa Prisca
Colonia Vista Hermosa
Cuernavaca, Morelos
Mexico
Attendance at the temple site is by invitation only. The service will be streamed live online. Photographs and video of the event will be made available on the Church Newsroom website following the groundbreaking services.
La Paz Bolivia Temple
Saturday, 21 November 2026
Avenida Los Sauces and Calle 8 de Calacoto
Calacoto
La Paz
Bolivia
Attendance at the temple site is by invitation only. The service will be streamed live online. Photographs and video of the event will be made available on the Church Newsroom website following the groundbreaking services.
Eket Nigeria Temple
Saturday, 28 November 2026
Eket/Oron Road
Ikot Ibiok, Akwa Ibom
Nigeria
Attendance at the temple site is by invitation only. The service will be streamed live online. Photographs and video of the event will be made available on the Church Newsroom website following the groundbreaking services.
Calabar Nigeria Temple
Saturday, 5 December 2026
Atekong Drive
Calabar, Cross River State
Nigeria
Attendance at the temple site is by invitation only. The service will be streamed live online. Photographs and video of the event will be made available on the Church Newsroom website following the groundbreaking services.
Viña del Mar Chile Temple
Saturday, 5 December 2026
Tres Norte, 1105
Viña del Mar
Chile
Attendance at the temple site is by invitation only. The service will be streamed live online. Photographs and video of the event will be made available on the Church Newsroom website following the groundbreaking services.