Elvis Week Schedule

WEDNESDAY, august 9

ULTIMATE ETA CONTEST SHOWCASE

Hosted by 2013 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist winner Dean Z, our 2023 Ultimate ETA Contest semifinalists take the Guest House Theater stage to perform as themselves in a showcase, before hitting the stage the following night for the Ultimate Semifinal Round. A fun way to get to know our 2023 ETA Semifinalists! See a list of 2023 Semifinalists.

HIDDEN GRACELAND TOUR WITH ANGIE MARCHESE & TOM BROWN

6:00 pm. Graceland Mansion.
Tickets: $550 - SOLD OUT
Join Gates of Graceland Host Tom Brown and Graceland’s VP of Archives and Exhibits Angie Marchese, on an exclusive, after-hours tour of Graceland Mansion. Have you ever wondered what might be inside a drawer or around a corner? This one-of-a-kind experience will give you a glimpse at items you will not see on tour – and will feature a special photo op inside Graceland Mansion. Limited to 10 people per tour. 

ELVIS ULTIMATE HITS

Also included in Ultimate ETA Packages
Hosted by 2016 Ultimate winner Dwight Icenhower, four past winners of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest perform some of Elvis’ best-known hits in our first of two nights of Ultimate Return concerts! Ultimate Hits performers include Shawn Klush (2007), David Lee (2015), Patrick Dunn (2021), and the reigning winner Victor Trevino Jr. (2022). Backed by the EAS Band. An amazing night of tribute performances! 

ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST KICK-OFF PARTY

10:00 pm – 12:00 am. Guest House Ballroom, The Guest House at Graceland.
Individual Tickets: $20 BUY TICKETS
Also included in the Ultimate ETA VIP Packages with reserved seating
It’s not time to sleep yet! Meet up with your friends to kick-off the week with a party at the Guest House Ballroom following the Elvis Ultimate Hits show. Hosted by Jeff Lewis with 2013 Ultimate ETA winner Dean Z, some of your favorite Elvis tribute artists will be stopping by to take the stage in a jam session like no other. A can't miss event for any Elvis tribute artist fan and the perfect way to start an amazing week of fun! Cash bars will be available. 

THURSDAY, AUGUST 10

GRACELAND EXCURSIONS: TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI 

Departs from The Guest House at Graceland at 8:30 am, returns to The Guest House at Graceland by 3:30 pm. 
Tickets: Adults (ages 11 & up): $99.00 / Youth (ages 5-10): $79.00 BUY TICKETS
While Elvis Presley became the biggest name in music history and achieved worldwide fame and fortune, his roots in the Northeast Mississippi city of Tupelo were humble. Guests will experience the rural setting of Elvis' upbringing and see where it all began in the two-room house where the King of Rock ‘n' Roll was born on January 8, 1935, the church he attended in his youth and see artifacts from his modest beginnings. Find out more about the Tupelo Graceland Excursion.  

ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST CONTEST MEET ‘N’ GREET

10:00 am – 11:30 am. Jungle Room Bar, Graceland Exhibition Center.
Exclusive for Ultimate ETA VIP and Premier Packages Only  
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest VIP and Premier Package holders are invited to a meet ‘n’ greet with the semifinalists of the 2023 contest. Mingle with the 2023 semifinalists, take pictures, and enjoy light appetizers and refreshments. Hosted by 2021 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist winner and Elvis Week host Patrick Dunn. 

Graceland stable tours

11:00 am, 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm. Graceland Stable.
Tickets: $25 BUY TICKETS 
Back by popular demand! Artifacts on display as part of the Elvis Presley Stable Tour include saddles used by Elvis and his entourage, personal western wear worn by Elvis, checks and documents related to the purchase of some of Elvis’ horses, and home movie footage of Elvis on horseback at Graceland. If you are interested in touring, we encourage you to buy during the pre-sale as we anticipate these to sell out. Graceland reserves the right to cancel or reschedule tours due to inclement weather.

ELVIS UNPLUGGED – STARRING DEAN Z & FRIENDS

2:00 pm. Guest House Theater, The Guest House at Graceland.
Tickets: $50-$32  BUY TICKETS
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Dean Z takes the stage at the Guest House Theater for an intimate acoustic experience among friends sharing music, laughter, stories, and fun. Guest performers include Ultimate ETA Contest winners Victor Trevino Jr. (2022)and David Lee (2015), plus singer/musician Spencer Sutherland. Fans are encouraged to get tickets early as this event sells out each year! An alternative performance of this show on August 14 will feature a different guest line-up.

HIDDEN GRACELAND TOUR WITH ANGIE MARCHESE & TOM BROWN

6:00 pm. Graceland Mansion.
Tickets: $550 - SOLD OUT
Join Gates of Graceland Host Tom Brown and Graceland’s VP of Archives and Exhibits Angie Marchese, on an exclusive, after-hours tour of Graceland Mansion. Have you ever wondered what might be inside a drawer or around a corner? This one-of-a-kind experience will give you a glimpse at items you will not see on tour – and will feature a special photo op inside Graceland Mansion. Limited to 10 people per tour. 

ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST CONTEST SEMIFINAL ROUND

7:00 pm. Graceland Soundstage, Elvis Presley’s Memphis.
Individual Tickets: $75-$43 BUY TICKETS
Also included in Ultimate ETA Packages
Ultimate ETA Contest semifinalists take the stage at Graceland for the first round of the 2023 competition. Hosted by Ultimate ETA winner Dean Z, with contestants backed by the EAS Band, the audience will experience an amazing night of live entertainment as the field is narrowed down to our top 10 finalists, who will move on to the final round of the competition on August 12 where the final 2023 winner will be crowned. Also, enjoy a performance by two of our Ultimate winners who are celebrating the anniversary of their wins: Ben Thompson (2018) and Brandon Bennett (2008). See a list of semifinalists who have already qualified.

ULTIMATE ETA ALL-REQUEST SHOW

10:00 pm. Guest House Theater, The Guest House at Graceland.
Exclusive for Ultimate ETA VIP and Premier Packages Only  
Join Ultimate ETAs Dean Z, Patrick Dunn, David Lee, Dwight Icenhower, Ben Thompson, Brandon Bennett, Jay Dupuis, and Shawn Klush as they take audience requests to hear some of your favorite songs! A bonus event reserved exclusively for Ultimate ETA VIP and Premier package holders!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 11

GRACELAND EXCURSIONS: TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI 

Departs from The Guest House at Graceland at 8:30 am, returns to The Guest House at Graceland by 3:30 pm. 
Tickets: Adults (ages 11 & up): $99.00 / Youth (ages 5-10): $79.00 - SOLD OUT
While Elvis Presley became the biggest name in music history and achieved worldwide fame and fortune, his roots in the Northeast Mississippi city of Tupelo were humble. Guests will experience the rural setting of Elvis' upbringing and see where it all began in the two-room house where the King of Rock ‘n' Roll was born on January 8, 1935, the church he attended in his youth and see artifacts from his modest beginnings. Find out more about the Tupelo Graceland Excursion.  

ULTIMATE VIP ETA LUNCH MEET ‘N’ MINGLE 

11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Lightning Lounge, Elvis Presley’s Memphis.
Exclusive for Ultimate ETA VIP Packages Only  
Ultimate ETA VIP Package holders are invited to enjoy lunch as part of a meet ‘n’ mingle with past Ultimate ETA Contest winners. Take photos, grab autographs and chat with your favorites! Following lunch, VIPs can stop by the Soundstage to get a behind-the-scenes look at the Eras show soundcheck with some of our evening’s performers!  

Graceland stable tours

11:00 am, 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm. Graceland Stable.
Tickets: $25 BUY TICKETS  
Back by popular demand! Artifacts on display as part of the Elvis Presley Stable Tour include saddles used by Elvis and his entourage, personal western wear worn by Elvis, checks and documents related to the purchase of some of Elvis’ horses, and home movie footage of Elvis on horseback at Graceland. If you are interested in touring, we encourage you to buy during the pre-sale as we anticipate these to sell out. Graceland reserves the right to cancel or reschedule tours due to inclement weather.

ELVIS THE NEXT GENERATION

2:00 pm. Guest House Theater, The Guest House at Graceland.
Individual Tickets: $50-$32 BUY TICKETS
Returning for its second year, the Elvis the Next Generation Concert and Showcase will feature talented young  artists inspired by Elvis Presley. Performers include Peedy Chavis, star of The Voice TV show, along with America’s Got Talent's Jesse Kramer. Other performers include Emilio Santoro from America's Got Talent Live Finals, Cote Deonath, Moses Snow, and an incredible live band directed by internationally recognized guitarist and Elvis expert from Sao Paulo, Brazil, Heitor. More special surprise guests that you don't want to miss will be announced soon. These talented young artists perform as themselves celebrating Elvis’ legacy through music, inspiring a new generation of Elvis Fans around the world. 'Elvis the Next Generation' is a mission and brand created by officially licensed Elvis Presley artist and Elvis fan Natasha Mrkovich who through this movement, encourages the next generation to discover and share the music, the magic and the  memory of Elvis Presley throughout the world. Graceland and Natasha encourage you to bring the entire family, your own next generation of Elvis fans, to Elvis the Next Generation.

ERAS OF ELVIS

Also included in Ultimate ETA Packages
Hosted by 2021 Ultimate winner Patrick Dunn, enjoy an incredible live concert featuring five past Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest winners as they pay tribute to the many eras of Elvis. The second of our two nights of Ultimate Return concerts! Eras performers include Brandon Bennett (2008), Dean Z (2013), Jay Dupuis (2014), Dwight Icenhower (2016), and Ben Thompson (2018). Backed by the EAS Band. Another amazing night of tribute performances!

ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST AFTER-PARTY

Also included in the Ultimate ETA VIP Packages with reserved seating
The party continues after Eras of Elvis at the Guest House Ballroom. Hosted by Jeff Lewis with 2013 Ultimate ETA winner Dean Z, join some of your favorite Elvis tribute artists as they take the stage in a jam session like none other. This event sells out each year so be sure to get tickets in advance! Cash bars will be available. 

GRACELAND MANSION TOUR WITH CELEBRITY GUIDE

10:00 pm. Graceland Mansion. 
Tickets: $1,100 - SOLD OUT
Enjoy an after-hours, never-before-offered tour experience of Graceland Mansion with a celebrity tour guide who will take you on a personal tour of Graceland, sharing for their favorite stories and memories of time spent there with Elvis. This will also include a photo op with the celebrity guide. Celebrity tour guide to be announced soon and will be the same for all three dates. Limited Availability. Only 10 tours available per tour time – tours also available on August 13 & 14. Limited to two tours per purchaser across all celebrity tour times. 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12

ROCKIN' THE JUKEBOX

Hosted by Ultimate ETA winner Patrick Dunn, spend an afternoon enjoying tributes to Elvis and other music artists at the Guest House Theater. Enjoy performances celebrating artists such as Elvis, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Reba McEntire, Elton John, Garth Brooks, among others. Performers include Dean Z, Ben Thompson, Brandon Bennett, Dwight Icenhower, Jay Dupuis, and Tara Roseberry. A fun afternoon of music and tributes! 

HIDDEN GRACELAND TOUR WITH ANGIE MARCHESE & TOM BROWN

6:00 pm. Graceland Mansion.
Tickets: $550 - SOLD OUT
Join Gates of Graceland Host Tom Brown and Graceland’s VP of Archives and Exhibits Angie Marchese, on an exclusive, after-hours tour of Graceland Mansion. Have you ever wondered what might be inside a drawer or around a corner? This one-of-a-kind experience will give you a glimpse at items you will not see on tour – and will feature a special photo op inside Graceland Mansion. Limited to 10 people per tour. 

ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST CONTEST FINAL ROUND

Also included in Ultimate ETA Packages
The 2023 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest will come to an end as the winner is crowned during the Final Round of the competition. The top 10 finalists from the Semifinal Round on August 10 will return to compete in several rounds of competition before the 2023 winner is announced! Hosted by Ultimate ETA winner Dean Z, enjoy performances by our finalists, backed by the EAS Band, plus a feature performance by 2022 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest winner Victor Trevino Jr. An exciting night of competition! 

THE ULTIMATES AFTER DARK

Also included in the Ultimate ETA VIP Packages with reserved seating
Join host Patrick Dunn, for a late-night conversations event filled with fun and laughter! Get to know the Ultimates as they showcase their unknown talents and share some of their favorite stories as they spin the wheel to find out their fate. Ultimate winners appearing include Dean Z, Dwight Icenhower, Ben Thompson, Brandon Bennett, Jay Dupuis, and Victor Trevino Jr. Plus, our 2023 winner will make his first appearance, fresh off the Graceland Soundstage, as the newly crowned winner!

SUNDAY, august 13

MEMPHIS MUSIC BRUNCH

Also included in the Elvis Week Platinum Packages
Listen to the blues, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll of Memphis - from Elvis Presley to BB King – as you enjoy a delicious Memphis-style brunch menu served by the Guest House team. Influenced by the great rockabilly artists from Memphis' Sun Records as well as the soulful instrumentals of STAX recording studio, surf hits and more, The Brad Birkedahl Band will offer a Memphis-inspired performance to kick-off your day!

Graceland stable tours

11:00 am, 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm. Graceland Stable.
Tickets: $25  BUY TICKETS
Back by popular demand! Artifacts on display as part of the Elvis Presley Stable Tour include saddles used by Elvis and his entourage, personal western wear worn by Elvis, checks and documents related to the purchase of some of Elvis’ horses, and home movie footage of Elvis on horseback at Graceland. If you are interested in touring, we encourage you to buy during the pre-sale as we anticipate these to sell out. Graceland reserves the right to cancel or reschedule tours due to inclement weather.

ELVIS MUSIC SALUTE

7:00 pm. Graceland Soundstage, Elvis Presley’s Memphis.
Tickets: $90 - $58 BUY TICKETS
Also included in the Elvis Week Platinum and Gold Packages
Celebrate the music of Elvis Presley with an evening Soundstage concert featuring singers and musicians performing some of their favorite Elvis hits, while also sharing their stories, memories, and own music - and how they have been inspired by the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Confirmed performers include musician and entertainer Jay Osmond; actor and singer John Schneider; with more guests to be announced soon! 

GRACELAND MANSION TOUR WITH CELEBRITY GUIDE

10:00 pm. Graceland Mansion. 
Tickets: $1,100 - SOLD OUT
Enjoy an after-hours, never-before-offered tour experience of Graceland Mansion with a celebrity tour guide who will take you on a personal tour of Graceland, sharing for their favorite stories and memories of time spent there with Elvis. This will also include a photo op with the celebrity guide. Celebrity tour guide to be announced soon and will be the same for all three dates. Limited Availability. Only 10 tours available per tour time – tours also available on August 11 & 14. Limited to two tours per purchaser across all celebrity tour times.

MONDAY, august 14

ELVIS 101

Also included in the Elvis Week Platinum Packages
Dive deep into different aspects of Elvis’ life and career through various special guests sharing their expertise and knowledge. Hosted by Tom Brown, guests include VP of Graceland Archives & Exhibits Angie Marchese; musician and record label executive John Jackson, who oversaw the Elvis Presley catalog while at Sony Music; with others to be announced soon.

ELVIS UNPLUGGED – STARRING DEAN Z & FRIENDS

Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Dean Z takes the stage at the Guest House Theater for an intimate acoustic experience among friends sharing music, laughter, stories, and fun. Guest performers to be announced. Fans are encouraged to get tickets early as this event sells out each year! An alternative performance of this show on August 10 will feature a different guest line-up. Please note due to scheduling, Spencer Sutherland has been moved to the Aug 10 performance. 

FOUNDERS RECEPTION

4:45 pm – 5:45 pm. Lightning Lounge, Elvis Presley’s Memphis.
Private event for Founders only. Founders will be sent informatconvion regarding this event. 

ELVIS ’68 COMEBACK SPECIAL 55^th ANNIVERSARY ENHANCED SCREENING

Celebrate the 55^th anniversary of the Elvis’ groundbreaking NBC television special that aired in December 1968, later dubbed “The Comeback Special.” The enhanced screening will include live on-stage music; special guest appearances by Allan Blye (writer), Gene McAvoy (art director), Mike Deasy (guitarist), and Tanya Lemani George (dancer); video interviews with those who were there; – PLUS Elvis in black leather on the big screen! Fans are encouraged to wear their favorite ’60s attire and step back to this historic moment in Elvis’ career! 

CLUB ELVIS DANCE PARTY

After the ’68 Special screening, shake, rattle, and roll you way over to the Guest House Ballroom to dance the night away with friends at a dance party hosted by Elvis Radio’s DJ Argo. The party will feature cash bars, prizes and more!

GRACELAND MANSION TOUR WITH CELEBRITY GUIDE

10:00 pm. Graceland Mansion. 
Tickets: $1,100 - SOLD OUT
Enjoy an after-hours, never-before-offered tour experience of Graceland Mansion with a celebrity tour guide who will take you on a personal tour of Graceland, sharing for their favorite stories and memories of time spent there with Elvis. This will also include a photo op with the celebrity guide. Celebrity tour guide to be announced soon and will be the same for all three dates. Limited Availability. Only 10 tours available per tour time – tours also available on August 11 & 13. Limited to two tours per purchaser across all celebrity tour times.

TUESDAY, august 15

CONVERSATIONS ON ELVIS

Also included in the Elvis Week Platinum and Gold Packages 
Hosted by Tom Brown, Conversations on Elvis features friends, co-stars, musicians, singers and more - sharing their favorite Elvis memories and stories as they honor his legacy on the 46^th anniversary of his passing. Confirmed guests include Linda Thompson, who dated Elvis from 1972-1976; Jay Osmond, a musician/entertainer and member of the Osmond Brothers group; Allan Blye, writer for Elvis’ ‘68 Comeback Special; Gene McAvoy, art director for Elvis' '68 Comeback Special; Tanya Lemani George, who danced to “Little Egypt” in Elvis’ 1968 television special; legendary Wrecking Crew member Mike Deasy, who played both on recording sessions and in the band for the 1968 television special; TCB Band member Glen Hardin, who played piano for Elvis and was part of Elvis’ historic Aloha from Hawaii Concert; and Janice Fadal, daughter of theater owner and disc jockey Eddie Fadal, who was a close friend of Elvis' and whose home was Elvis' “home away from home" while going through boot camp in Ft. Hood; with more guests to be announced soon.  

A CELEBRATION OF LISA MARIE PRESLEY
5:00 pm. Graceland Soundstage, Elvis Presley’s Memphis.
Tickets: $25 BUY TICKETS

with 100% of proceeds benefiting the Elvis Presley Charitable Foundation 
Also included in the Elvis Week Platinum and Gold Packages 
Join Jerry Schilling, along with other special guests to be announced, for a celebration and remembrance of the life of Lisa Marie Presley as told through music, personal stories, photos, and videos.  

CANDLELIGHT VIGIL

8:30 pm. Gates of Graceland.
The annual Candlelight Vigil is the cornerstone event for Elvis Week each year and what draws thousands of fans to the gates of Graceland on the eve of Elvis Presley's passing. After an opening ceremony at the Gates of Graceland, fans are invited to walk up the driveway to Elvis' gravesite and back down carrying a candle in quiet remembrance. Gates remain open until all who wish to participate in the procession have done so, which typically takes until the early morning hours of August 16, the anniversary of Elvis' passing. The Candlelight Vigil will be open for all to attend. No special passes or wristbands are required to participate in the Candlelight Vigil. All guests will be required to pass through a security checkpoint. If you can't be in Memphis for the Candlelight Vigil, Graceland will stream the opening ceremony and procession live online. 

WEDNESDAY, august 16

Graceland stable tours

11:00 am, 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm. Graceland Stable.
Tickets: $25 - SOLD OUT
Back by popular demand! Artifacts on display as part of the Elvis Presley Stable Tour include saddles used by Elvis and his entourage, personal western wear worn by Elvis, checks and documents related to the purchase of some of Elvis’ horses, and home movie footage of Elvis on horseback at Graceland. If you are interested in touring, we encourage you to buy during the pre-sale as we anticipate these to sell out. Graceland reserves the right to cancel or reschedule tours due to inclement weather.

ALOHA LUAU DINNER    

Also included in the Elvis Week Platinum and Gold Packages 
Get dressed up in your best Hawaiian attire and join us for a pre-concert dinner before heading across the street to the Aloha from Hawaii 50^th Anniversary show at the Soundstage. Enjoy a delicious Hawaiian-themed dinner buffet served by the Guest House team, while jamming out to live music by singer and musician John Paul Keith. 

ELVIS: ALOHA FROM HAWAII 50TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT

Also included in the Elvis Week Platinum and Gold Packages 
2023 marks the 50th anniversary Elvis’ groundbreaking Aloha from Hawaii Via Satellite concert, which was performed at the Honolulu International Center on January 14, 1973 and was the first entertainment special by a solo artist to be broadcast live around the world. See Elvis’ Aloha from Hawaii concert live on the big screen, featuring vocals by the king himself, backed by a live band on stage – plus a special guest appearance by TCB Band member Glen Hardin. A memorable 50th anniversary tribute to this landmark concert event!

THURSDAY, august 17

ELVIS WEEK GOSPEL BRUNCH

Also included in the Elvis Week Platinum Packages 
As we wrap up on our final day of Elvis Week, join us for brunch as we celebrate Elvis’ favorite music – gospel. Brunch will feature performances by legendary The Blackwood Brothers Quartet and amazingly talented Tennessee Mass Choir.

ELVIS PRESLEY ALL-REQUEST SHOW WITH TERRY MIKE JEFFREY

Singer, musician and Elvis fan favorite Terry Mike Jeffrey takes your Elvis music requests during a casual afternoon performance at the Guest House Theater!  

GRACELAND MANSION BACKYARD RECEPTION

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm. Graceland Mansion.
Exclusive for Platinum package holders only.
Platinum package holders will enjoy an exclusive backyard reception at Graceland Mansion featuring live music by The Blackwood Brothers Quartet.  

DANCING THRU THE DECADES FAREWELL PARTY

GRACELAND TOURS