The following are the pageants sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Nauvoo and British Pageants

The Nauvoo Pageant and the British Pageant are outdoor theatrical productions held in Nauvoo, Illinois, each July and August.

• The Nauvoo Pageant celebrates the faith, sacrifice, and community spirit of early members of the Church who settled in Nauvoo during the 1840s. This live musical drama focuses on the Saints’ efforts to build a city and a temple under the prophetic leadership of Joseph Smith. It features authentic hymns and folk songs, lively pioneer dances, and narration by the character Parley P. Pratt.
• The British Pageant is an outdoor theatrical production held in Nauvoo, Illinois, each July and August. It celebrates the restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ and early missionary efforts to establish the Church in the British Isles. With dramatic ties back to early British religious reformers, it depicts the journey of faith and sacrifice many early British converts made as they embraced the light of the restored gospel.
• Theatrical Vignettes. In addition to their roles in large-scale pageants, cast members and missionaries can be seen in Historic Nauvoo throughout the day, giving visitors a chance to experience historical figures (like Joseph and Emma Smith) in smaller, more historic settings. Through music, song, dance, and theatrical performance, these short vignettes help guests learn more about the people and events that took place in Nauvoo. Learn more about these vignettes.

See dates, times, and more information about the pageants.

Learn about historic Nauvoo.

Want to play a role in one of the Church pageants? Families and individuals of all ages are needed as volunteer cast members, work crew, and backstage support. Learn more about participating and volunteering in Nauvoo.

Mesa Easter Pageant

The Mesa Easter Pageant, titled “Jesus the Christ,” is an outdoor musical production depicting the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This free event takes place on the beautiful grounds of the Mesa Arizona Temple. The pageant has been a tradition in Mesa for 87 years and is a gift to the community from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

It is the largest annual outdoor Easter pageant in the world with a cast of more than 400 and many more volunteering behind the scenes. Over 100,000 people of different faiths and beliefs see it every year. in Mesa, Arizona, is held annually in the spring prior to Easter.

See MesaEasterPageant.org for dates and more information.

Discontinued Pageants

The Church has discontinued the following pageants:

• The Hill Cumorah Pageant in Palmyra, New York, ended in 2020 after 84 years of live performances. Watch a performance from the final season of the Hill Cumorah Pageant. Learn more about this pageant.
• The Mormon Miracle Pageant in Manti, Utah, ended in 2019.
• The Castle Valley Pageant in Castle Dale, Utah, was discontinued.
• The Clarkston Pageant, subtitled “Martin Harris: The Man Who Knew,” held in Clarkston, Utah, was discontinued.

Learn more in the article “Church to Discontinue Some Pageants and Modify Others.”