Graceland has announced the Elvis Week 2026, with tickets for all events on sale at ElvisWeek.com for a week of live performances, panels, contests, movie screenings, the annual Candlelight Vigil, and more from 8 to 16 August.
Elvis Week 2026 features an exciting lineup of events. Highlights include Elvis Presley in Concert Live on 14 August, a big-screen Elvis experience with a live band; the Elvis 1956 show on 13 August, celebrating the 70th anniversary of Elvis’ landmark year; Conversations on Elvis on 15 August, featuring intimate stories from those who knew him best; and Elvis Unplugged & Amplified on 12 August, a live music experience with stories; and Elvis: Sunday Morning Gospel Celebration on 16 August, an uplifting tribute to Elvis Presley’s faith and music.
The cornerstone event of the week is the annual Candlelight Vigil on 15 August at Graceland. As Elvis music fills the night air, fans walk up the driveway to Meditation Garden in a moving tribute that continues until the early morning hours. Thousands gather on Elvis Presley Boulevard listening to music, remembering Elvis, and enjoying the memorials that are created along the street. The vigil will also be streamed live for fans around the world.
Confirmed Elvis Week guests include Jerry Schilling, Linda Thompson, Kent McCord, Larry Gatlin, Andrew Solt, Sam Thompson, Charles Stone, Linda Stone, Larry Strickland, Jim Murray, Brenda Neilson Murray, Donna Tutt, The Blackwood Brothers Quartet, and more – each offering personal stories and unique perspectives on Elvis’ life and career.
Elvis Week 2026 kicks off with Elvis Vegas Nights on 8 August, a high-energy tribute spanning Elvis’ iconic Vegas performances. The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Semifinal and Final Round take place on 9 and 11 August, where 18 semifinalists compete for the title. Additional Elvis tribute artist events include Ultimate Gospel Tribute Show, Elvis: Hollywood Hits Live, and ’68 Comeback Special Show. Ultimate winners appearing include Dean Z, Patrick Dunn, Cote Deonath, Jay Dupuis, Jimmy Holmes, Dwight Icenhower, Taylor Rodriguez, Emilio Santoro, Ben Thompson and Victor Trevino Jr.
Additional Elvis Week 2026 events include Burger Thursday with Charles & Sam on 13 August; Inside the Archives with Linda Thompson on 14 August; Inside Elvis’ World: The Wives’ Perspective on 14 August; plus after-parties, fan meet-ups, meet-n-greets, and more.
A variety of event packages, ticket options, and tour experiences are available. Elvis Week packages offer premium seating for Graceland Soundstage events, can’t-buy experiences, exclusive merchandise, special photo opportunities, and more.
The Guest House at Graceland, Graceland’s AAA Four Diamond resort hotel, is at the center of the action and hosts many of the week’s events. Guests can enjoy live music in the lobby and complimentary shuttle service throughout the Graceland campus. Rooms are still available for select nights of Elvis Week. Visit GracelandGuesthouse.com to make your room reservations.
