Performances
Between May-October, numerous performers share the story of Nauvoo through vignettes, shows, and concerts. The schedule varies; you can see current option on the app.
"The Promise"
The Promise is a 60-minute, fictional tale set in Nauvoo. The city’s growing pains provide the backdrop for a humorous romance or two, along with a message about the power of faith in trying circumstances.
Showtimes:
3:00 PM
Location:
Visitors’ Center West Theater
"Sunset By the Mississippi"
Join us for some old-fashioned, toe-tapping fun in this 60-minute variety show performed by the Nauvoo Performing Missionaries.
Days:
Monday-Saturday
Showtimes:
7:00 pm
6:45 Pre-show
Tickets:
"Be Your Own Hero"
This giggle-fest is a favorite among our young visitors, but the positive message is meant for children and adults alike. The performance lasts approximately 40 minutes.
"Bagpipe Band"
It wouldn’t be Pageant Season without the bagpipe band. You might see them parading on Mulholland Street or playing at the Country Fair before the Pageant. You’ll also hear them around the sites, and sometimes they play out of town at local festivals, parades, and concerts in the region. Check the app for the current schedule.
Days:
Monday - Saturday
Showtimes:
12:00 pm
Location:
Mulholland Street
Tickets:
No Reservations Required
Nauvoo Brass Band Concert
The Nauvoo Brass band livens up the day with a short selection of period tunes. Dancing is optional.
Days:
Tuesday - Saturday
Showtimes:
11:00 am
Location:
Tree across
from Print Shop
Tickets:
No Reservations Required
"Go Ye Into All the World"
The Nauvoo Performing Missionaries present a vignette relating to the missions of the Apostles who traveled from Nauvoo in the 1840s to share the Restored Gospel throughout the world. Approximately 15 min.
Days:
Tuesday – Saturday
Showtimes:
3:30PM
Location:
Seventies Hall
Tickets:
No Reservations Required
"King Follett Discourse"
A retelling of a discourse delivered by Joseph Smith in the West Grove on April 7, 1844. Our performance will be in the Partridge Street Grove. 15 minutes.
Days:
WEdnesday & Friday
Showtimes:
4:00 pm
Location:
Grove at corner of Mulholland & Partridge
Tickets:
No Reservations Required, but we may limit capacity
Remembering Joseph
A short tribute to Joseph Smith in the words of those who knew him best.
Days:
Tuesday-Saturday
Showtimes:
10:15-10:45
11:15-11:45
Location:
Visitors' Center West Theater
Tickets:
"Letters of Emma & Joseph"
A look at the deep affection, concern for family, and challenges faced by Emma and Joseph Smith as the Church began to grow. 15 min.
Days:
WEdnesday & Friday
Showtimes:
1:30 pm
Location:
Near Mansion House
Joseph Smith Historic Site
Tickets:
No Reservations Required, but we may limit capacity
Nauvoo Singers
Visit the Cultural Hall, take a seat, and be transported to Old Nauvoo through song. About 15 minutes.
Days:
Tuesday-Saturday
Showtimes:
4:00 pm
Location:
Cultural Hall
Tickets:
No Tickets Required
"Songs and Stories of Nauvoo"
Take a break near the singing tree to hear short stories and songs about the people of Nauvoo. About 15 minutes.
Days:
Tuesday-Saturday
Showtimes:
3:00 pm
Location:
Tree across
from Print Shop
OR
Cultural Hall
(in inclement weather)
Tickets:
No Tickets Required
"Trail of Hope"
Walk down Parley Street toward the Mississippi River in the evening and hear inspiring stories from journal entries of the pioneers as they departed Nauvoo for their journey west. The vignettes provided by the Nauvoo Performing Missionaries take about 30 minutes, but you are welcome to remain behind and continue reading the signs along the trail.
At the indoor performance, hear the same inspiring accounts, but consider visiting the trail on Parley Street later if possible.
Days:
Variable
Showtimes:
Sunday
7:00 PM
Wed and Fri
1:30 PM
Location:
Sunday
Seventies Hall
Meet outside
Wed/Fri
Visitors' Center West Theater
Tickets:
No Tickets Required
"Women of Nauvoo"
Learn about the faithful and strong women of Nauvoo! Nauvoo Performing Missionaries bring out their delightful character as they portray the women’s dedication to serving each other. Approximately 15 minutes.
Days:
Showtimes:
2:30PM
1:00PM
Location:
CULTURAL HALL
Tickets:
No Reservations Required
"Youth of Zion"
The Nauvoo Performing Missionaries present a delightful vignette about youth growing up in Nauvoo in the 1840s. They had to learn to be strong and true to their faith! About 15 minutes.
Days:
Tuesday – Saturday
Showtimes:
11:30 am
2:00 PM
Location:
Tree across from the Print Shop (Kimball and Main)
Cultural Hall (inclement weather)
Tickets:
No reservations required
"The Love of the Savior"
The Nauvoo Performing Missionaries, with the Nauvoo Brass Band, provide sacred music and the spoken word to honor the Savior, Jesus Christ. Program lasts about an hour.
Days:
Sundays
Showtimes:
4:00 PM
"Hymns of Zion"
Nauvoo Performing Missionaries share stories about the early hymns of the Restoration, including some from the first hymnbook compiled by Emma Smith. About 15 minutes.
Days:
Tuesday-Saturday
Showtimes:
11:00 am
1:30 PM
Location:
Cultural Hall
Tickets:
No reservations required
Nauvoo Brass Band Concert
The Nauvoo Brass Band performs a variety of musical numbers from the early days of the Church in this 30 minute concert.
You can sometimes catch the band playing from a wagon in towns, as well.
Days:
Tuesday–Saturday
Showtimes:
4:10 PM
Location:
Visitors' Center East Theater
Tickets:
Nauvoo Brass Band Wagon
The Nauvoo Brass Band will roam the historic sites in the morning, playing songs from their wagon that pay tribute to the original Nauvoo Brass Band of the 1840s.
Days:
Tuesday–Saturday
Showtimes:
9:45 - 11:30 am
Location:
Variable
Tickets:
Not required
Praise His Name in The Dance
Psalm 149:3 urges the faithful to “praise His name in the dance” and so come along and join in with this celebration of the importance of dance and uplifting social interaction in Old Nauvoo. Learn about the different cultural dance traditions of the Saints in the 1840s.
