The Parkes Elvis Festival is back and bigger than ever, shaking up the Central West from 7–11 January 2026 with a Love Me Tender theme. Celebrating its 33rd year, the Festival will welcome over 25,000 Elvis fans to Parkes, NSW, for five electrifying days of music, dancing, markets, and family fun.
Don’t miss the debut of the new Family Fun Zone, with Bluey and Bingo performing their Live Interactive Experience on the Cooke Park Main Stage after Saturday’s parade, alongside beloved Aussie icon Humphrey B. Bear.
The program is packed with highlights, including the return of the Wall of Fame Concert, headlined by Marcia Hines with her dazzling Disco Inferno spectacular. International Elvis Tribute Artists Jay Dupuis and Louis Brown will light up the Parkes Leagues Club across eight exclusive shows, backed by the world-renowned Tributes in Concert Band.
The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest preliminary round also returns, giving tribute artists the chance to represent Parkes in Memphis during Elvis Week.
Other Highlights for 2026 include:
- Wednesday, 7 January 2026, 6:40am – 8:35am – NSW Trainlink Elvis Express: The annual Elvis fan pilgrimage to Parkes departs Sydney Central Station.
- Thursday, 8 January 2026, 6:30pm – 10:30pm – Miss Priscilla Dinner: Returning to crown the 2026 Miss Priscilla at the Parkes Services Club on Thursday night featuring UETA Winner Josuel Grech.
- Saturday, 10 January 2026, 9am – 10am – Evolution Mining Street Parade: Elvis-themed floats, vintage and classic cars and motorcycles join Elvis and Priscilla look-a-likes through the town centre.
- Vegas Theatre Shows: The Little Theatre transforms into the Vegas Theatre, with matinee shows from acclaimed Elvis Tribute Artist Ted Torres.
- Extended Memphis Stage Hours: Live performances continue until 8pm daily, with more food trucks and stalls creating a vibrant festival atmosphere.
