Elvis Presley’s Graceland Hosts Weekend of Elvis Tribute Concerts

Graceland’s Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Weekend features Elvis Presley’s greatest hits brought to life by eight Ultimate ETA World Champions.

MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Graceland’s ninth annual Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Weekend returns to the Graceland Soundstage on March 6-8, 2026, for a weekend of concerts and events highlighting past winners of Elvis Presley Enterprises’ annual Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist (ETA) Contest.

The weekend’s festivities begin on Friday, March 6, at 7:00 pm with ELVIS UNCHAINED, a tribute concert that puts the spotlight on the songs and style of Elvis’ powerhouse golden era. Featuring iconic jumpsuits, signature sideburns, and legendary sunglasses, the show stars past Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist champions Jimmy Holmes, Pat Dunn, David Lee, and Jay Dupuis celebrating Elvis Presley as a lasting cultural icon.

Following Friday night’s concert, Graceland keeps the fun going with ULTIMATE KARAOKE at 10:00 pm in the newly renovated TCB Showroom at The Guest House at Graceland, hosted by Ultimate champion Ben Thompson featuring Emilio Santoro with special appearances by Pat Dunn and Cote Deonath.

On Saturday, March 7, the weekend continues with The Ultimate Variety Show at 11:00 am, offering fans a chance to interact with all the weekend’s performers in a one-of-a-kind setting with lively conversation, interactive on-stage games, insightful Q&As and a whole lot more!

Saturday night brings ELVIS 56 at 7:00 pm. A tribute concert focused on the innocence, inspiration and energy of the years that changed Elvis and music forever. From Elvis’ first national television appearance to his groundbreaking recordings at Sun and RCA, Ultimate Tribute Artist champions Brandon Bennett, Cote Deonath, Emilio Santoro and Ben Thompson recreate the performances that shaped American pop culture.

After the show, fans can unwind with LATE NIGHT LOVE SONGS at 10:00 pm in the TCB Showroom at The Guest House at Graceland, featuring Ultimate champions Pat Dunn, David Lee, Jay Dupuis and Jimmy Holmes.

The weekend concludes Sunday at 11:00 am with Elvis: The Gospel Truth, a tribute concert staring all eight of our headliners revealing the deeply faithful side of Elvis, from the heartfelt hymns of his early years to his Grammy-winning gospel albums.

Tickets, packages and a full schedule of events are available online at Graceland.com. Our Tribute Hotel package includes tickets to all our Graceland Soundstage events plus hotel accommodation – bookable in one easy package. Our resort hotel, The Guest House at Graceland, is the perfect place to stay to ensure you enjoy all the benefits and amenities of our expansive Graceland campus.

Since its inception in 2007, Graceland’s Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest has crowned the “best representation Elvis Presley’s music and legacy.” Each year, Elvis tribute artists from around the globe compete for the chance to perform during Elvis Week and earn the coveted title of Ultimate ETA. Learn more about the contest at Graceland.com.

About Graceland and Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.

Elvis Presley’s Graceland, in Memphis, is music’s most important and beloved landmark, with hundreds of thousands of fans from around the world visiting the historic home each year. Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE) manages the operations of Graceland and its related properties, including Elvis Presley's Memphis, Graceland's entertainment and exhibition complex over 200,000 square feet in size; the new 80,000 square feet Graceland Exhibition Center featuring rotating exhibits; the AAA Four Diamond Guest House at Graceland 450-room resort hotel; and the Graceland Archives, featuring thousands of artifacts from Elvis’ home and career. EPE also produces and licenses Elvis-themed live events, tours, and attractions worldwide. Graceland Holdings LLC, led by managing partner Joel Weinshanker, is the majority owner of EPE. Graceland is the only attraction worldwide to ever receive 13 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards including “Best Holiday Historic Home Tour,” “Best Tennessee Attraction and Iconic Landmark,” “Best Musical Attraction,” “Best Historic Southern Attraction,” and the #1 “Iconic American Attraction.” The TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards named Graceland the most popular attraction in Tennessee and one of the top 25 landmarks in the world and Rolling Stone named it one of 10 Great American Music Landmarks. For more information on EPE and Graceland, visit www.graceland.com

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