The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will host the 24th annual Luz de las Naciones showcase on Friday, Nov. 13, and Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City. The event features 1,000 volunteer musical artists performing traditional music and dances from various countries around the world.
Performance Details and Viewing Options
The upcoming event, titled "Luz de las Naciones" (Light of the Nations), will feature performances at 8 p.m. Mountain Standard Time on both scheduled dates. While live tickets for the Salt Lake City performances have sold out, the event will be available for streaming and on-demand viewing on Saturday, Nov. 14.
Global Broadcast Access
According to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the live broadcast on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 8 p.m. MST will be available in Spanish on the Luz de las Naciones website. English and Portuguese versions with subtitles will also be provided for viewers. Following the live broadcast, the event will be recorded for on-demand viewing via the Luz de las Naciones website, YouTube, and broadcasts.ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
Cultural Representation
The showcase will include a cast of 1,000 volunteer musical artists dressed in traditional clothing. Performers will showcase music and dances from countries including Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Spain, and Venezuela. Additionally, the event will feature performances representing African and African-American cultures.
Director's Perspective
Israel González-Nieri, the director of Luz de las Naciones, described the event as a joyful celebration of faith, unity, and the rich cultural heritage of Latin America. González-Nieri noted that this year's event is especially significant due to the increased number of countries represented, which brings together a diversity of music, dance, and traditions.
Leadership and Volunteers
González-Nieri expressed gratitude for the hundreds of dedicated volunteers who share their talents to make the event possible. President D. Todd Christofferson of the First Presidency is scheduled to speak during the event.
Event Legacy
The annual showcase is entering its 24th year of operation. The event aims to strengthen connections through a shared celebration of spiritual and cultural richness.
Cultural Mission
The event serves as a platform to highlight the cultural and spiritual richness of the performers' heritage through music and dance.
