Elvis Week 2017 Schedule

Friday, August 11 Elvis Fan Reunion 2:00 PM.

Graceland Soundstage A, Elvis Presley’s Memphis. $10 Join us for one of our most celebrated first-time events from last year – as we welcome Elvis fans to Memphis. This special Elvis Fan Reunion allows fans to re-connect, meet new friends, share stories, play Elvis team trivia and much more. Elvis Week hosts Tom Brown, Joey Sulipeck and DJ Argo will be part of this special event. This is an Elvis Fan "Family" Reunion to celebrate YOU! Tickets for this event are available as part of an Elvis Week ticket package or individually through Graceland Reservations. Ticket general on-sale begins Thursday, May 25.

Elvis Week Dance Party 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM. 

Graceland Soundstage A, Elvis Presley’s Memphis. $25 Join Elvis Radio DJ Argo as he spins your favorite Elvis records while you dance the night away at our Elvis Week Dance Party event. The night will feature dancing, games and lots of giveaways! Tickets for this event are available as part of an Elvis Week ticket package or individually through Graceland Reservations. Ticket general on-sale begins Thursday, May 25.

Saturday, August 12 35th Annual Elvis 5K Run Benefiting Livitup 8:00 AM.

Run starts and finishes at gates of Graceland. Join Livitup Inc. for their annual 5K run. After the race, enjoy a party featuring food, music and fun! For more information, call Kelly Burrow at 901-299-2553, email kburrow@livitupinc.org or visit elvispresleyrunandwalk.racesonline.com.

Elvis Presley Fan Club Presidents’ Event 10:00 AM.

Graceland Soundstage A, Elvis Presley’s Memphis. $20 Celebrate the world of Elvis Presley Fan Clubs around the world at our bi-annual fan club event. The event will feature special programming that celebrates both Elvis and his dedicated fan clubs. Special guest speaker for the event will be Elvis’ friend and hair stylist Larry Geller. Fan Club presidents will get an invite and registration form directly from EPE to attend the event. Tickets for this event are available as part of an Elvis Week ticket package or individually through Graceland Reservations. Ticket general on-sale begins Thursday, May 25.

The Auction at Graceland 2:00 PM.

Guest House Theater, The Guest House at Graceland The Auction at Graceland will include artifacts from across the spectrum of collecting, including items owned by Elvis, gifted by Elvis, written by Elvis, used by Elvis and created to promote the king and his career. Each and every lot in this auction has been thoroughly researched and certified by Graceland Authenticated, the authority in Elvis and pop culture authentication. For more about The Auction at Graceland, visit GracelandAuctions.com.

The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley Celebration Concert 8:00 PM;

Graceland Soundstage A, Elvis Presley’s Memphis. $40 Enjoy a very special evening at the Graceland Soundstage to celebrate the gospel music of Elvis Presley. Hear the music that not only influenced Elvis, but that also earned him his only three Grammy Awards. Special guest performers for the evening include some who shared the stage with Elvis, plus those who have been inspired by his music: Bill Baize, Donnie Sumner, Larry Strickland and Ed Hill, former members of JD Sumner and the Stamps Quartet; Terry Blackwood, Darrell Toney and Lynn Royce Taylor of Terry Blackwood and The Imperials; plus musician Terry Mike Jeffrey. The show will feature Elvis imagery and videos on the big screen throughout the performance. Tickets for this event are available as part of an Elvis Week ticket package or individually through Graceland Reservations. Ticket general on-sale begins Thursday, May 25.

Sunday, August 13 Elvis 101 10:00 AM. 

Graceland Soundstage A, Elvis Presley’s Memphis. $20 Elvis' influence on music, pop culture and society has been studied, analyzed and debated since his music first hit the airwaves in 1954. Elvis 101 features scholars, authors and those who have spent hundreds of hours studying Elvis Presley talking in-depth about different aspects of The King of Rock 'n' Roll's life and career. Hosted by Tom Brown, special guests for 2017 include: author Peter Guralnick, sharing stories about what it was like to research for his two Elvis biographies “Last Train to Memphis” and “Careless Love”; John Beifuss, film critic and reporter for the Memphis Commercial Appeal, talking about Elvis’ films; Sony Music's Ernst Jorgensen; and Tupelo historian Roy Turner. Tickets for this event are available as part of an Elvis Week ticket package or individually through Graceland Reservations. Ticket general on-sale begins Thursday, May 25.

A Salute to Sun Records Hosted by John Paul Keith 8:00 PM.

Graceland Soundstage A, Elvis Presley’s Memphis. $30 Hosted by renowned singer-songwriter John Paul Keith with Will Tucker and Brad Birkedahl, featuring special guests Jerry Phillips and Sun studio drummer J.M. Van Eaton. Keith, along with some of Memphis' top musicians will pay tribute to the early music of Elvis and all the legendary Sun artists, and will feature appearances Will Tucker, Shawn Zorn, and Griffin Rone. Tickets for this event are available as part of an Elvis Week ticket package or individually through Graceland Reservations. Ticket general on-sale begins Thursday, May 25. Monday, August 14

Official Graceland Insiders Conference 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM & 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM.

Graceland Soundstage A, Elvis Presley’s Memphis. $50 Hosted by Tom Brown, the Graceland Insiders Conference will feature special segments that highlight various parts of Elvis' life and career with sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes looks, rarely-seen videos, feature segments filmed just for the event and much more. 2017 special guests include: Bill Wallace, Elvis' friend and karate champion; Sam Thompson, Elvis’ bodyguard and the brother of Elvis’ girlfriend Linda Thompson; Charles Stone, who worked closely with the Colonel on Elvis' tours and career; Dick Grob, who served as chief of security for Elvis; Lisa Marie co-pilot Ron Strauss; and more to be announced. Tickets for this event are available as part of an Elvis Week ticket package or individually through Graceland Reservations. Ticket general on-sale begins Thursday, May 25.

A Band of Legends Remembers Elvis 8:00 PM.

Graceland Soundstage A, Elvis Presley’s Memphis. $40 Hear stories and music from the legendary musicians who shared both the stage and the studio with Elvis Presley in this unique concert event. Hosted by Andy Childs, join us for a night of storytelling and amazing music with special guests Norbert Putnam (bass), David Briggs (piano), Memphis Boys’ Bobby Wood (piano) and Gene Chrisman (drummer); plus guitarist Kerry Marx. Tickets for this event are available as part of an Elvis Week ticket package or individually through Graceland Reservations. Ticket general on-sale begins Thursday, May 25.

Tuesday, August 15 Conversations on Elvis: Elvis Family & Friends 10:00 AM.

Graceland Soundstage A, Elvis Presley’s Memphis. $25 Elvis enjoyed surrounding himself with friends and family whether he was home at Graceland, traveling on tour, or vacationing. Hear from some of Elvis’ closet friends and family as their memories and stories of time spent with Elvis. Hosted by Tom Brown, special guests include Priscilla Presley, plus Elvis’ close personal friends Jerry Schilling, Bill Medley, Bill Morris plus childhood friend Guy Harris. Tickets for this event are available as part of an Elvis Week ticket package or individually through Graceland Reservations. Ticket general on-sale begins Thursday, May 25.

Songwriters Showcase 3:00 PM. 

Graceland Soundstage A, Elvis Presley’s Memphis. $30 Hear the stories behind the songs written for the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll during our Songwriters Showcase. Hosted by Andy Childs, the Songwriters Showcase will feature music, stories and special guests talking about the music they wrote for Elvis. Confirmed guests include Mac Davis, who wrote many of Elvis' hits, such as "In the Ghetto;" Mike Stoller, who with his partner Jerry Leiber, wrote more than twenty songs recorded by Elvis, including “Jailhouse Rock,” “Loving You,” “Love Me,” and “Treat Me Nice”; and Mark James, who wrote “Suspicious Minds,” “Always on my Mind,” “Moody Blue,” among others. Tickets for this event are available as part of an Elvis Week ticket package or individually through Graceland Reservations. Ticket general on-sale begins Thursday, May 25.

Candlelight Vigil 8:30 PM. Graceland Front Gate

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.

Wednesday, August 16 Conversations on Elvis: In the Studio 10:00 AM. 

Graceland Soundstage A, Elvis Presley’s Memphis. $25 Hear what it was like to record in the studio with Elvis Presley from those who were there to experience it. Hosted by Tom Brown, special guests include: DJ Fontana, who recorded with Elvis in the 1950s and 1960s; back-up singers Mary Holladay Pederson and Ginger Holladay, who sang with Elvis on some of his biggest hits; and Sony Music's Ernst Jorgensen, author of "A Life in Music," a definitive study of Elvis' recording sessions;. More guests to be announced. Tickets for this event are available as part of an Elvis Week ticket package or individually through Graceland Reservations. Ticket general on-sale begins Thursday, May 25.

ELVIS: The Wonder of You 40th Anniversary Celebration Concert Event with Full Symphony Orchestra 8:00 PM. 

FedExForum, downtown Memphis. The new, critically-acclaimed concert event which has sold out arenas across the world is coming to Memphis to celebrate the life and music of Elvis Presley during the 40th anniversary. In this live concert event experience, a full symphony orchestra performs live on stage with Elvis Presley himself on the big screen. Hear some of Elvis’ biggest hits and fan-favorite songs. The concert will feature a very special personal appearance by Priscilla Presley plus other surprise guests.

This production is inspired by the award-winning, chart-topping album releases "If I Can Dream" and "The Wonder of You: Elvis Presley with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra,” which featured archive recordings of the king’s voice, and new orchestral arrangements of some of his biggest hits. The show has received rave media reviews - “So Realistic, fans felt he was really in the building” - “thrilling experience” – “… so gripped were you by THAT voice, the mannerisms and frequent flashes of devilment in his eyes or on the curl end of his lips.”
Join us for this historic night as we salute the life and legacy of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Tickets for the show range from $300 to $65. The $300 VIP ticket is only available through Graceland as part of the Elite and Premier Elvis Week Packages. For more on purchasing tickets for the 40th Anniversary Concert, visit the Elvis Week Ticket Page.

Thursday, August 17 Conversations on Elvis: Elvis in the Movies 10:00 AM.

Graceland Soundstage A, Elvis Presley’s Memphis. $25 Hear from some of those who shared the big screen with Elvis in one of his 31 feature films. Hosted by Tom Brown, confirmed guest include Marlyn Mason, Elvis’ co-star in “The Trouble with Girls" and Pat Priest, Elvis' co-star in "Easy Come, Easy Go." More guests to be announced soon. Tickets for this event are available as part of an Elvis Week ticket package or individually through Graceland Reservations. Ticket general on-sale begins Thursday, May 25.

Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Showcase 1:00 PM.

Guest House Theater, The Guest House at Graceland. Reserved for Ultimate ETA Contest VIP ($209) ticket holders only.

VIP ticket holders are invited to join a private showcase event featuring performances by 2017 semifinalists. General admission seating.

Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Semifinal Round 7:00 p.m.

Graceland Soundstage A, Elvis Presley’s Memphis. $209, $129, $32 See more than 20 of the best Elvis tribute artists in the world perform on stage in the Semifinal Round of the 2017 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest as their compete for their chance to advance to the final round of the contest. Join ETA host Joey Sulipeck and our 2017 semifinalists as they pull out their jumpsuits and blue suede shoes for hours of music and entertainment.

The top 10 Elvis tribute artists moving on to the Final Round of the competition will be announced at the end of the show and they will perform back at the Soundstage on August 19.

Backing band for the semifinalists will be the EAS Band. Three-day ticket packages including tickets to the Semifinal Round, Final Round and Ultimate Return are $209 (VIP) and $129. A ticket to the Semifinal Only is also available for $32.

The VIP ticket ($209) includes front-of-the-house assigned seating, access to the Ultimate ETA Contest Showcase (8/17), plus an autograph session with semifinalists and past winners (8/18).
The $129 and $32 tickets are general admission seating. Tickets are available through Graceland Reservations. Ticket general on-sale begins Thursday, May 25.

Friday, August 18 Conversations on Elvis: The Elvis Connection 10:00 AM. 

Graceland Soundstage A, Elvis Presley’s Memphis. $25 This special event will feature musicians, actors and entertainers sharing their story on how they have been influenced by Elvis and what the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll means to them. Special guests to be announced. Tickets for this event are available as part of an Elvis Week ticket package or individually through Graceland Reservations. Ticket general on-sale begins Thursday, May 25.

Ultimate Winners Autograph Session 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.

Guest House Ballroom Reserved for Ultimate ETA Contest VIP ($209) ticket holders only.

VIP ticket holders are invited to join a private autograph session with past winners of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest plus 2017 finalists.

Inside the Archives 3:00 PM. 

Guest House Theater, The Guest House at Graceland. Free. Take a look inside the Graceland Archives to learn more about what is done to help protect the artifacts and see some of the most unique and prized items that it holds. Limited seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.


The Ultimate Return 7:00 PM.

Graceland Soundstage A, Elvis Presley’s Memphis. $209, $129, $59 For one night, all on one stage, our past Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist winners return for an unforgettable concert event at the Graceland Soundstage. Hear music and see performances from all stages of Elvis’ life and career as our winners perform their best tributes to Elvis Presley.

The concert will feature performances by Shawn Klush, Brandon Bennett, Bill Cherry, Justin Shandor, Cody Slaughter, Ben Portsmouth, Dean Z, Jay Dupuis, David Lee and Dwight Icenhower.

Three-day ticket packages including tickets to the Semifinal Round, Final Round and Ultimate Return are $209 (VIP) and $129. A ticket to the The Ultimate Return only is also available for $59.

The VIP ticket ($209) includes front-of-the-house assigned seating, access to the Ultimate ETA Contest Showcase (8/17), plus an autograph session with semifinalists and past winners (8/18).

The $129 and $59 tickets are general admission seating. Tickets are available through Graceland Reservations. Ticket general on-sale begins Thursday, May 25.

Saturday, August 19 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Final Round 7:30 PM.

Graceland Soundstage A, Elvis Presley’s Memphis. $209, $129, $55

Enjoy a phenomenal show as the top 10 Elvis tribute artists from the Semifinal Round compete for the 2017 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest title. Hosted by ETA host Joey Sulipeck, the excitement will build throughout the night as the group is narrowed down from ten to five before the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist of 2017 is named. The show will also feature a performance by 2016 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist winner Dwight Icenhower. Backing band will be EAS Band.

Three-day ticket packages including tickets to the Semifinal Round, Final Round and Ultimate Return are $209 (VIP) and $129. A ticket to the Final only is also available for $55.

The VIP ticket ($209) includes front-of-the-house assigned seating, access to the Ultimate ETA Contest Showcase (8/17), plus an autograph session with semifinalists and past winners (8/18).

The $129 and $55 tickets are general admission seating. Tickets are available through Graceland Reservations. Ticket general on-sale begins Thursday, May 25.

MULTIPLE DAY EVENTS  

Elvis Week Entertainment Tent August 11-19. Graceland.  

Must have Elvis Week Property Pass for access.*

Continuous presentation of Elvis music performed live by various singers and bands, plus other activities. A schedule of the Elvis Week entertainment tent will be available at the Elvis Week information table upon arrival in Memphis. *Elvis Week Property Pass is not for sale, but free with any ticket purchase that includes Elvis Presley’s Memphis. The pass allows access to all non-ticketed parts of the property including the Elvis Week Entertainment Tent, free parking after 5:00 p.m, and more.

Morning and Evening Walk Ups to Meditation Garden 

Daily throughout the year, there is a special period of time for free admission walk up visits to the Meditation Garden at Graceland. Elvis Week morning walk ups will be from 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. on August 11-20. Morning walk ups may not be available on August 16 due to the Candlelight Vigil. For morning walk-ups, guests must exit the mansion grounds before Graceland tours begin. Elvis Week evening walk ups will be from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. on August 11-14 and August 16-19. Evening walk-ups will not be available the night of August 15 due to the Candlelight Vigil.


 All event details, guests and additional information listed below is subject to change.

BIM:

I wish EPE took into consideration that this is VACATION for the fans.

I don't want to have to get up for an event at 8 or 9 AM.

This isn't summer camp or summer school! It's VACATION!

And a little time in between events for a relaxing lunch or dinner with friends would be great!

Attending event after event day after day is like going to school all day or even work!

For all the money you are paying, there should be some down time to rest so you can enjoy every hard earned dollar you are spending.