Guests from around the world showed they were eager to snatch tickets for the rare chance to tour inside the renovated Salt Lake Temple.

After unveiling the event’s theme, “Rejoice in Christ,” on Tuesday morning, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Wednesday that the first wave of free reservations for the six-month open house were scooped up in less than 24 hours.

The first 1 million tickets were claimed by soon-to-be visitors from across the globe.

But don’t fret. As the church previously stated, more tickets will be released.

“In the coming weeks and months, additional tickets will be made available,” the church reaffirmed in a Wednesday news release, “providing more opportunities for individuals, families and groups to plan their visits.”

The public temple tours will run from April 5 through Oct. 1, 2027. Other exhibits, performances and experiences will be available without tickets to visitors on Temple Square in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City.

The church encouraged those eager to attend the open house to look for news of future ticket releases through TempleSquare.org, the Temple Square app and official church social media channels.

“We’re so grateful that we’re here in a community where we’re welcome,” church apostle Dieter F. Uchtdorf said during Tuesday’s media event announcing the theme. “We invite you to come and see and love Jesus Christ and the people who come here.”

Up to 5 million guests are expected to visit the iconic six-spired temple during next year’s open house before it is rededicated and closed to all but Latter-day Saints in good standing.

Note to readers • Dylan Eubank is a Report for America corps member covering faith in Utah County for The Salt Lake Tribune. Your donation to match our RFA grant helps keep him writing stories.