Multi-Award Winning
Parkes Elvis Festival
Recognised as one of the top three Festivals and Events in Australia, the Festival attracts 25,000 fans with a global reach of 1.874 billion.
Held every year in the second week in January, coinciding with Elvis Presley's birthday, the 2025 Festival will be held 8-12 January and will celebrate its 32nd year.
View program2025 Feature Artists
Cote Deonath, Emilio Santoro & Riley Jenkins
Cote Deonath is a world-renowned Elvis Presley tribute artist who has dedicated his life to preserving and celebrating the music and legacy of the King of Rock and Roll.
Emilio Santoro has been making a huge impression everywhere he turns. In August of this year, his efforts and experience won him the hugely coveted 2024 EPE Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Championship.
Riley Jenkins is an award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist, who’s love for music and for Elvis Presley came at an early age of three years old when he heard “The King” sing “Blue Suede Shoes” for the first time. Learn moreIt's all here for you
Plan your visit
Whether you’re looking for somewhere to stay during the Festival, organising how you’ll get here or where you can eat, drink, shop or find services, we’ve got it all here for you.
There’s so much to see and do in our shire. Enjoy visiting the townships of Bogan Gate, Peak Hill, Trundle and Tullamore that contribute their unique personality and attractions to create the undeniable appeal of the Parkes region as a wonderful place to visit.
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Let's have a party
Fans, locals and businesses can get involved and enjoy everything the Festival has to offer.
Enter a competition, volunteer your time, display a vehicle, run a market stall, enter the Northparkes Mines Street Parade, dress in theme and find out how you can become involved in this iconic event.
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