Elvis Week Set to Celebrate the King of Rock and Roll

Memphis, Tennessee, August 12, 2025

News Summary

Memphis, Tennessee will host Elvis Week 2025 from August 8-16, offering music fans a chance to honor Elvis Presley. The week features live performances, insightful panels, and a traditional Candlelight Vigil. Attendees can immerse themselves in Elvis’s legacy with events including the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest and new exhibit openings at Graceland. Various accommodations and options for virtual participation will also be available for those who want to join the celebration from afar.

Memphis, Tennessee will host Elvis Week 2025 from August 8-16, providing fans and visitors with an opportunity to celebrate the life, music, and enduring legacy of Elvis Presley. This annual event is expected to draw thousands of attendees, featuring an array of activities and performances that pay tribute to the King of Rock and Roll.

Key highlights of Elvis Week include a variety of live performances, insightful panels, entertaining contests, and the opening of several new exhibits. A significant moment of the week will be the traditional Candlelight Vigil, taking place on the evening of August 15 at Graceland’s front gate. This solemn event will also be streamed online, allowing fans worldwide to participate in the commemoration of Elvis’s life.

One of the prominent events is the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, scheduled for August 9 and 10. This competition will feature 20 talented artists striving for the title, showcasing their renditions of Elvis’s iconic hits. Additional events to look forward to include the Ultimate Return tribute show, which will celebrate highlights from Elvis’s decades-long career.

This year, Graceland will honor the Imperials, a well-known backing group for Elvis, with an induction into the Graceland Legends on August 15. Throughout the week, fans can also attend various parties, such as a celebratory kick-off event, and enjoy Moonshine dinners and free fan meet-ups, making the experience more engaging for attendees.

Visitors attending Elvis Week can stay at the Guest House at Graceland, which will offer accommodations enhanced with live entertainment options. Guests will be able to explore major attractions like the Elvis Presley’s Memphis museum and the historic Sun Studio, where Elvis recorded his first hit. Fans particularly fond of culinary history can visit the Arcade Restaurant, known for its famous fried peanut butter and banana sandwich, which was Elvis’s favorite.

Elvis’s original resting place is located at the Meditation Garden in Graceland, where he lies alongside his family. During the Candlelight Vigil, emotional memorials created by fans will be showcased along Elvis Presley Boulevard. The Graceland estate spans 14 acres and features a mansion with 23 rooms that served as Elvis’s home.

Elvis Week events not only focus on celebrations surrounding Elvis’s birthday and death anniversary but also emphasize numerous historical sites connected to his life and career. The tours available at Graceland will provide access to exhibits displaying memorable aspects of Elvis’s career, along with various gift shops and dining options throughout the estate and surrounding areas.

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Additional Resources

• Graceland: Elvis Week 2025 Kicks Off Today
• Southern Living: Elvis Landmarks in Memphis, Tennessee
• Action News 5: Memphians Celebrate Life of Elvis Presley During Elvis Week
• Daily Memphian: Elvis News
• Wikipedia: Elvis Presley
• Google Search: Elvis Presley
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Elvis Presley
• Google Scholar: Elvis Presley
• Google News: Elvis Presley

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