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.
Colorado Springs Colorado Temple
Saturday, 12 September 2026
Flying Horse Club Drive and Barossa Valley Road
Colorado Springs, Colorado
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.
Barcelona Spain Temple
Saturday, 19 September 2026
Avinguda de la Vía Augusta y Avinguda de la Clota
Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Spain
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.
Maceió Brazil Temple
Saturday, 10 October 2026
Av. Durval de Góes Monteiro
Jardim Petropolis
Maceió–AL
Brazil
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.
Iquitos Peru Temple
Saturday, 10 October 2026
Calle San Marcos 117–137
San Juan Bautista
Iquitos, Maynas, Loreto
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.
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.