Nauvoo & British Pageants
Location: Near the Corner of Partridge & White Streets
These two stirring 90-minute outdoor presentations share the stories of those who built Nauvoo or emigrated from the British Isles in the 1840s. With words taken from journals, sermons, and historical records, the pageants weave personal experiences with song and dance, inviting all to feel the powerful testimonies of those faithful Church members.
Running four weeks each summer, the free performances begin at 8:30 p.m. The Nauvoo Pageant runs Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The British Pageant is on Wednesday and Friday.
The 2022 Pageant Season runs July 5–30.
The 2022 Pageant Season runs July 5–30.
Watch a message from Pageant President Alan Gudmundson and Sister Elizabeth Gudmundson.
Nauvoo Pageant
Days:
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays
Showtimes:
8:30 p.m.
Location:
Pageant Stage
Tickets:
No Tickets Required, but YOU May reserve seats.
How to Reserve Seats
Beginning at 2 p.m. daily, those wishing to reserve seats for THAT NIGHT may go to one of five kiosks around the Pageant area to get tape, paper and string. Write your name and number of seats to be reserved on the paper (e.g., Jones 4). Cut the length of string you need to drape across that number of chairs. Search for seats that have not already been reserved and tie or loop the string on chair arms, connecting them together. Tape the paper with your name and number of seats to the string, NOT TO THE CHAIRS. If several seats are being reserved, put more than one paper along the string for greater clarity. Please do not move another person’s string.
On any day, you may only reserve seats for that night’s performance.
Country Fair
Come early to the pageant and enjoy the Nauvoo Country Fair! A favorite activity for young and young at heart, guests enjoy 20 different 1840’s style games and activities hosted by family cast members dressed in period costumes.
Starts at 7 p.m., no ticket or reservation required, and no donations accepted
British Pageant
Also called “The Truth Will Prevail,” the British Pageant was first performed in Preston, England, and began its run in the United States in 2015. It chronicles early missionary efforts in the British Isles that inspired thousands of converts to emigrate to Nauvoo.
Days:
Wednesdays & Fridays
Showtimes:
8:30 p.m.
Location:
Pageant Stage
Tickets:
No Tickets Required, but YOU May reserve seats.
How to reserve Seats
Beginning at 2 p.m. daily, those wishing to reserve seats for THAT NIGHT may go to one of five kiosks around the Pageant area to get tape, paper and string. Write your name and number of seats to be reserved on the paper (e.g., Jones 4). Cut the length of string you need to drape across that number of chairs. Search for seats that have not already been reserved and tie or loop the string on chair arms, connecting them together. Tape the paper with your name and number of seats to the string, NOT TO THE CHAIRS. If several seats are being reserved, put more than one paper along the string for greater clarity. Please do not move another person’s string.
On any day, you may only reserve seats for that night’s performance.
Country Fair
Come early to the pageant and enjoy the Nauvoo Country Fair! A favorite activity for young and young at heart, guests enjoy 20 different 1840’s style games and activities hosted by family cast members dressed in period costumes.
Starts at 7 p.m., no ticket or reservation required, and no donations accepted
Image Gallery
Scroll through our gallery of images from recent performances of the Nauvoo and British Pageants.
