Below you will find answers to some of the most frequently asked Elvis Week questions. More questions will be added as needed. Be sure to check back for updates.

How do I buy tickets for Elvis Week Main Stage Events?
Tickets will be available for purchase through Graceland Reservations at 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322 or via Elvis.com.  Tickets for Elvis Insiders go on sale on April 9. Tickets for the general public go on sale on April 16.

What does the All-Access Pass for the Elvis Week Main Stage grant me?
The all-access pass will grant you:

• Admission to all Elvis Week Main Stage events listed on the schedule (with the exception of private events)
• First access to the tent - doors for all-access pass holders will open 10 minutes prior to doors for individual ticket holders
• Fast-pass access into the pavilion for events – you won’t need to keep up with your tickets as your wristband/lanyard will grant you the access you need to quickly enter the tent. 

What time do doors open to events at the Elvis Week Main Stage? 
For most events, doors for All-Access pass holders will open 40 minutes prior to the start of the event. Doors for general ticket holders will open 30 minutes prior to the start of the event for most events. There may be instances where extra time is needed for setup in between events so there may be slight delay in doors opening. On those occasions, All-Access pass holders will still get access to seating 10 minutes prior to general ticket holders.

Will there be bathroom facilities at the Elvis Week Main Stage?
A restroom trailer facility and port-a-potties will be available near the Elvis Week Main Stage. In addition, bathrooms will also be available in the Graceland Ticket Pavilion, which will be just a short walk.

Will there be concessions at the Elvis Week Main Stage?
Located just outside the tent will be a concession area that will offer food and beverages throughout the day, with bar service being added for all evening events at the Elvis Week Main Stage. Beer will be available in the area throughout the day as well. 

Does the Elvis Week Main Stage All-Access Pass give me special seating? 
No. The All-Access Pass does not guarantee special seating or reserved seating in the tent, but doors for all-access pass holders will open 10 minutes prior to doors for individual ticket holders.

Where will the Elvis Week Main Stage be located?
The Elvis Week Main Stage will be located in the parking lot located behind Elvis’ custom jets and the open-air pavilion at Graceland, just a short walk from the Graceland Ticket Pavilion and main parking lot.

If I have a Main Stage All-Access pass, do I need to leave the tent in between events?
Yes. The event will be cleared following each event to allow time for the tent and stage to be reset.

What are the guidelines for autograph sessions and where will they be held?
Most autograph sessions with guests will be held at the Elvis Week Main Stage following specified events. There may be an occasion where an autograph session will be moved to the Elvis Lives Exhibit. Autograph sessions are currently scheduled to follow the Fan Club Presidents’ Event, Conversations on Elvis, Elvis Insiders Event and Elvis Celebration Concert.

To ensure everyone has a chance to obtain all of our guest’s autographs, the following guidelines have been put in place for all autograph sessions:

• Each person is limited to one (1) autograph per guest.
• Guests reserve the right to sign (or decline to sign) whatever they feel is appropriate.
• Due to time constraints, guests are not allowed to pose for individual pictures with fans. Please do not ask the guest to pose with you.
• Autograph sessions are only open to those with all-access passes and ticket holders for the event at which the guests appeared.
• The autograph line will be cut off one hour after the session has begun. Once the line has been cut off, no one else will be able to enter the line for autographs.
• Do not engage the guests in lengthy conversations during an autograph session as a courtesy to those behind you in line.
• Autograph lines may be terminated at any point to keep events on schedule. Always be respectful of our guests. Those exhibiting rude behavior will be asked to leave the line and will not be admitted back in. Anyone who violates the guidelines above may be removed from the autograph line and banned from all future autograph sessions.

If I am an Elvis Insider, can I renew my Elvis Insiders membership when I am in Memphis?
Yes, you can renew your Elvis Insiders membership by visiting the Guest Services Desk in the Graceland Ticket Pavilion during regular business hours.

Will there be handicapped seating available in the Elvis Week Main Stage Entertainment Pavilion?
There will be an area reserved to accommodate our guests in wheelchairs.

If I am part of a fan club and want to be in the Honor Guard, what do I need to do? 
Please speak to your president or to an officer of your fan club to volunteer for the Honor Guard. Members of the Honor Guard will gather in front of the EPE corporate office on the night of August 15 at 7:30 p.m. for a brief meeting and check-in prior to the Candlelight Vigil.

What will be the procedure and the cost to park at Graceland Area during Elvis Week?
The cost to park at Graceland is $10.00 per car per day. If you are an Elvis Insider, you can show your card to receive $3.00 off parking. 

You may also purchase an Elvis Week parking pass at Graceland Parking during the dates listed below:

• $60 Parking Pass will be available to purchase August 10 through August 12. The pass will be good for Graceland Parking on August 10 through August 18. A savings of up to $30 off parking fees.
• $40 Parking Pass will be available to purchase August 13 through August 15. The pass will be good for Graceland parking on August 13 through August 18. A savings of up to $20 off parking fees.

Where will handicapped parking at Graceland be located during Elvis Week?
Handicapped parking will be located in the front of the Graceland main parking lot.

Will parking be available for the Candlelight Vigil? If so, what will be the cost? 
We will have space available to accommodate your parking needs during the Candlelight Vigil. After 6:00 p.m., there will not be a charge for parking. We hope to have additional, secure parking for everyone attending.

Do I need to make additional arrangements for accessible seating to attend and participate in Elvis Week Events?
Yes, when you order your tickets for any event, please mention your needs and we will work to accommodate any of your special needs, including parking, seating and accessibility to our entire campus. If you are ordering tickets through Ticketmaster or another venue for Elvis Week events, please be sure to also mention your needs to them as well so they can work to accommodate any of your special needs.

Are there transportation services for guests with special needs in Memphis?
For transportation of wheelchairs to other venues, we suggest Wheelchair Express, located at 3289 Thomas Street in Memphis, TN. They can be contacted at 901-353-3500. For wheelchair rentals, we suggest Dixie Rents, located at 5411 Elvis Presley Boulevard in Memphis, TN . They are open 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and can be contacted at 901-332-3431. Our wheelchairs are for emergency use only. We strongly advise you mention your accessibility needs to the person taking your ticket order for special accommodations information.

Will EPE keep the restaurants and shops open late during Elvis Week?
Schedules for the Graceland gift shops and restaurants will be posted during Elvis Week and the hours will depend on number of visitors on site and event schedules.

When and where do we bring flowers/tributes to be placed at the Meditation Garden?
You can send flowers anytime during Elvis Week. All arrangements can be sent to 3734 Elvis Presley Blvd. Memphis, TN 38116. Make sure your arrangements are sent to the attention of Graceland Meditation Gardens. Large floral arrangements or tributes that need to be placed in the Meditation Garden during Elvis Week should be dropped off at the front gate guard shack at Graceland. Graceland staff will transport the arrangements and place in the Meditation Garden. If you are planning to keep your arrangement and would like to pick it up following Elvis Week, you must log that information at the guard shack when dropping off your arrangement.

I have heard the Candlelight Vigil can go until wee hours in the morning. What time do people normally start lining up? Where do you line up? 
The opening ceremony takes place at 8:30 p.m. on August 15, near the front gates of the mansion property. Fans gather in the street and in Graceland Plaza to see this. There is a queue line in the street. At the end of the ceremony, torches lit from the eternal flame at Elvis’ grave are brought down to the gate. The queue line starts to move as fans walk through the gates and light their candles on the torches and then walk single file up the driveway to the gravesite in the Meditation Garden and back down. To accommodate everyone who is in line, the procession will last as long as we have guests.

Graceland staff members are positioned all along the way to offer assistance. Near the front gate, Elvis fan club leaders from all over the world work in shifts to offer further assistance. Although candle lighting for the procession is from the torches, please do be prepared to light your candle when asked to do so for our traditional “sea of candles” shot for the world news media at the start of the opening ceremony.

Do we bring our own candles or are they provided? 
Graceland provides free candles to those who arrive at the vigil without having brought their own. These may be obtained at the front gate anytime during the vigil. Many fans chose to bring their own to the event.

What type of special access is available for persons with disabilities during the Candlelight Vigil?
Guests with disabilities can visit the Graceland Guest Services desk on the day of Candlelight, August 15, where they will be provided with a wristband. Then, at 10:30 p.m., guests with wristbands will need to gather in front of the Lisa Marie terminal. At that time, a Graceland employee will meet the group and escort them to the Graceland gates, where they will be able to get into the procession for the Candlelight Vigil. If you are in a wheelchair, you will need to have someone with you to push you up the hill to the Meditation Garden during the procession.

Do we need reservations to tour? 
We strongly recommend that you go ahead and make reservations as our tours during Elvis Week traditionally sell fast. Click here to make your reservations online.

Can anyone attend the Elvis Fan Club Presidents’ Event?
Yes. The public is invited to attend the annual Fan Club Presidents’ Event in August. Elvis Presley Enterprises will open the doors to let more people know about the amazing work that fan clubs do. For this event, the public will be invited to purchase tickets to attend the event and hear from some of the fan clubs who work hard to carry on Elvis' name and memory. All fans are invited to attend this event where they can learn more about what official Elvis Presley fan clubs do, while also enjoying a program of EPE company updates, special announcements and a special guest speaker.

Elvis Presley fan club presidents’ will receive an invitation to the event directly from EPE to reserve their complimentary ticket for the event and do not need to call Graceland Reservations. 

Will all the Elvis Week special guests be signing autographs?
Some guests sign autographs at no charge while others do charge a fee for their photos or autographs. It depends on whether we brought them in or if they have come on their own. It's a very common practice for celebrities to attend conferences and conventions and charge a fee for their autographs, photos, or other memorabilia. A few of our special celebrity guests will have so many people who want their autograph, it would be impossible for them to have enough time to get to everyone so they will not be signing. You will be made aware at each event of autograph opportunities.

I purchased the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest VIP Package that includes the Meet 'n' Greet. How do I get my tickets for the Hard Rock event? 
You will receive your tickets to the Semifinal Round and Final Round directly from Ticketmaster. If you purchase the $139 VIP ticket for this event, you MUST show your ticket at the door of the Hard Rock Café for access to the Meet 'n' Greet event the morning of August 14 and to receive your collectible event badge/lanyard.

If I am from outside the U.S., will I have any trouble ordering from Ticketmaster?
For those purchasing tickets through Ticketmaster that are located outside the U.S., you must have an international credit card in order to place an order for tickets. You may be required to put a local phone number down on the order. If so, please make that phone number your hotel you will be staying at during Elvis Week. If you have not yet made reservations for Elvis Week, you may use the phone number 901-332-3322, which is the Graceland main line.

Can you help me find a hotel room for Elvis Week?
Visit the Elvis Week Partners Section of the site for a listing of host hotels along with other travel discounts and offers.

*Information above is subject to change. 

When booking your travel to Memphis for Elvis Week 2013, be sure to check out our Elvis Week partners to make sure you get the lowest rates on your hotel, car rentals and more. Also, be sure to check back often as we will be adding more partners.

HOTELS

 The Peabody
149 Union Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38103 
Reservations: Call (901) 529-4000 or click here
Known as the "South's Grand Hotel," The Peabody is legendary for its charm, elegance, and gracious hospitality. The Memphis icon opened in 1869 is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Peabody has been made world-famous for its five resident ducks, who march daily through the lobby at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.  

Memphis Marriott Downtown
250 North Main Street, Memphis, Tennessee 38103
Phone: Call (901) 527-7300 or click here
The Memphis Marriott Downtown is offering a special Elvis Week Package of $162 for the nights of August 14-18. The price includes buffet breakfast for two guests daily at the Magnolia Grille, located in the lobby. To reserve your room please book via Marriott.com and enter in the “Corporate/Promotional Code” box enter LPR or call the hotel directly at (901) 527-7300. 
  
Elvis Presley's Heartbreak Hotel
3677 Elvis Presley Blvd Memphis, TN 38116
Reservations: Call (877) 777-0606 or click here
Elvis Presley's Heartbreak Hotel is a fashionable boutique hotel that takes its cues from the legendary hospitality and personal style for which the King of Rock 'n' Roll was known.The 128-room namesake hotel serves as a chic and convenient headquarters for visitors to Graceland Mansion and its related attractions. Elvis Presley's Heartbreak Hotel is sold-out for Elvis Week.  

RESTAURANTS

 Hard Rock Cafe Memphis
315 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 529-0007 or click here
Located in the cotton-trading capital of the Delta, Memphis virtually invented blues, soul and rock 'n' roll. Our historic building, set on boogie street Beale, has done time as a recording studio and a saloon - the perfect combination for an electrifying menu that'll make you stomp and shout. So come on down, y'all, for a taste of Southern hospitality and "Good Rockin' Tonight.

Marlowe's
4381 Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 332-4159 or click here
Marlowe's is family-owned and operated since 1974, serving world famous Memphis-style BBQ. Elvis fans attending Elvis Week can also enjoy a free pink Cadillac limo ride! Marlowe's Gift Shop offers everything any Elvis/BBQ fan might need. They are open seven days a week from 4:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m. 

THINGS TO DO

 Sun Studio
706 Union Avenue, Memphis.
Phone: (901) 521-0664 or click here
Take a guided tour through the birthplace of rock 'n' roll and learn the history of the most famous recording studio in the world. Experience outtakes from sessions, touch Elvis' first microphone and hear the real history of the studio that launched Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, B.B. King and many more.Discounted tickets to this attraction are available for purchase at Graceland.

 Stax Museum of American Soul Music
926 E. McLemore Avenue, Memphis. 
Phone: (901) 946-2535 or click here
Otis Redding. Isaac Hayes. Booker T. & the MGs, the Staple Singers, Al Green, Aretha Franklin, Ike & Tina Turner, Johnnie Taylor, Albert King. They are all in the house at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, the world's only soul music museum, with more than 3,000 videos, films, photographs, records, interactive exhibits, musical instruments, a dance floor, gift shop, and much more. All just 10 minutes from Graceland! Discounted tickets to this attraction are available for purchase at Graceland.  

Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum 
191 Beale Street, Suite 100, Memphis, Tennessee. 
Phone: (901) 205-2533 or click here
The Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum’s exhibition, created by the Smithsonian Institution, tells the story of musical pioneers who overcame racial and socio-economic barriers to create the music that shook the world. The museum offers a comprehensive Memphis music experience from the rural music of the 1930s, through Memphis’ musical heyday in the 70s, to its global musical influence. Discounted tickets to this attraction are available for purchase at Graceland.
  
Memphis Zoo
2000 Prentiss Place, Memphis. 
Phone: (901) 276-WILD or click here
One of the country's best zoos is in Memphis. The Memphis Zoo is open daily and features more than 3,500 animals representing 500 species. It's one of four U.S. zoos to exhibit giant pandas, and new exhibits feature polar bears, sea lions, large cats, primates and farm animals. Discounted tickets to this attraction are available for purchase at Graceland.
  
Backbeat Tours
140 Beale Street, Memphis. 
Phone: 800-979-3370 or 901-527-9415 or click here
We love Elvis as much as you do! Take our acclaimed “Hound Dog Tour” for a loving look at Elvis and the city he called home, or the popular “Memphis Mojo Tour” for a sensational musical overview of the city. Both tours are led by professional musicians who play all your favorite hits on the bus – there’s no better way to experience Memphis! We also offer family-favorite Ghost Tours, and historical walking tours of downtown. Elvis Insiders receive a 10% discount.  

Sweet Magnolia Tours
2506 Mt. Moriah, Suite B-400, Memphis. 
Toll free: (866) 320-5295. Phone: (901) 369-9838 or click here
We offer complete vacation packages for individuals and groups and hot hotel deals all at discounted prices. We have local tour guides who will entertain you and take you to Memphis’ most interesting places, down the Blues Hwy through the Mississippi Delta or to Elvis’ birthplace in Tupelo. Bonus 10% discount for Elvis Insiders! 

Elvis Presley Birthplace
306 Elvis Presley Drive, Tupelo, Mississippi. 
Phone: (662) 841-1245 or click here
Approximately 90 miles from Memphis 
The most significant landmark of Tupelo's modern history is a modest, two-room house where the King of Rock & Roll was born on Jan. 8, 1935. The Elvis Presley Birthplace is part of the Elvis Presley Park and has been restored to the period before the singer's family moved to Memphis. The birthplace has been designated a Mississippi landmark. The Elvis Presley Park includes the Elvis Presley Museum, Memorial Chapel, Gift Shop and a lifesize statue of "Elvis at 13". Discounted tickets to this attraction are available for purchase at Graceland.  

CAR RENTAL

Avis Rent A Car
Use the Avis Worldwide Discount Number B559700 to save up to 25% anywhere and every time you rent!* Elvis Fans who use the above Avis Worldwide Perks Code will receive special discounts and Avis preferred service when they rent a car. Avis Preferred Service, which is available at nearly 1,400 locations worldwide, will allow Elvis fans to enjoy faster reservations and bypass lines at the counter and provides a variety of great benefits. To book your discounted Avis car rental today, click hereto visit Avis.com or call 1-800-831-8000.  

*Applicable only at participating locations. Some restrictions apply.   

Budget
Use the Budget Offer Code (BCD) R217899 to save up to 20% anywhere and every time you rent!* With Budget’s free Rapid Rez and Fastbreak rewards programs, renting is made easy, and you can even by-pass the counter, depending on the program you choose. Both programs are always free to everyone.* To book your discounted Budget car rental today, click here or call 1-800-455-2848.

*Applicable only at participating locations. Some restrictions apply.  

AIRLINES

Delta
With its unsurpassed global network, Delta and the Delta Connection carriers offer service to more than 300 destinations in nearly 60 countries on six continents. Delta is also giving Elvis fans a discounted rate for Elvis Week 2013! Reservations and ticketing is available by visiting Delta.com. When booking online, select  Meeting Event Code and enter NMG5U in the box provided on the Search Flight page. Reservations may also be made by calling the Delta Meeting Reservations at 800-328-1111, Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. CDT.
 
*Please note that there is a direct ticketing fee for booking through the reservation number above.


source: Elvis.com

Elvis Week Tickets Now On Sale to the General Public!


GENERAL TICKET INFORMATION

• For all Elvis Week tickets sold through Graceland, the price of the ticket includes sales tax and there will be a $4.95 transaction fee for each order. This includes orders made over the phone or online.
• For all tickets for the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest and Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii Enhanced Screening, they will be subject to tax and additional fees as charged through the ticketing vendor and facility.
• 10% Elvis Insiders discount does not apply to Elvis Week Event Tickets.
• All guests, times, and details are subject to change.
• All ticket sales are final and non-refundable. 

Tickets for the events below are available through Ticketmaster.

Ultimate ETA Contest Two Day Ticket (includes a ticket to both rounds)

Semifinal Round: August 14; 7:00 p.m.
Final Round: August 17: 7:00 p.m.
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, Downtown Memphis
$139.00 - Adult/Child VIP ticket* 
$69.00 - Adult/Child
Tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com, by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000, at any Ticketmaster outlet or at the Cannon Center box office. 

*VIP ticket includes front of the house seating at both rounds plus access to Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Meet ‘n’ Greet on August 14.

Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Semifinal Round ONLY

August 14; 7:00 p.m. 
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, Downtown Memphis
$25.00 - Adult/Child
Tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com, by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000, at any Ticketmaster outlet or at the Cannon Center box office. 

Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Final Round ONLY

August 17; 7:00 p.m. 
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, Downtown Memphis
$49.00 - Adult/Child
Tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com, by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000, at any Ticketmaster outlet or at the Cannon Center box office. 


Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii Enhanced Screening

August 16, 2012; 7:30 p.m.
Orpheum Theater
$89.00 - Adult/Child VIP ticket*
$35.00 - Adult/Child
Tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com. by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000, at any Ticketmaster outlet or at the Orpheum Box Office. 

*VIP ticket includes pre-event reception at Graceland Main Stage with light appetizers and free soft drinks, tea, water plus round-trip motor-coach transportation to/from Orpheum for the screening.


EVENT TICKETS AVAILABLE THROUGH GRACELAND

Tickets for events below are available through Graceland Reservations by calling 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322 or online at Elvis.com.


Elvis Week Main Stage All-Access Pass

The All-Access Pass is available for $200 - a savings of $25

A very limited number of All-Access Passes are available for the Elvis Week Main Stage at Graceland during Elvis Week. This large, air-conditioned tent is the site for many of the Elvis Week events that are listed below. The All-Access Pass grants you admission to all published EPE events listed on the schedule for the Elvis Week Main Stage (with the exception of private events, including the Aloha VIP Reception on August 16). Doors for all-access pass holders will open 10 minutes prior to doors for individual ticket holders. 

The All-Access Pass will be available for purchase through Graceland Reservations either over the phone or online per the on-sale dates listed above. 

*All seating at the Elvis Week Main Stage is general admission. The All-Access Pass does not offer special seating in the venue but doors for All-Access Pass Holders will open 10 minutes prior to doors for individual ticket holders. 



Salute to Memphis Music Featuring Memphis Jones and Brad Birkedahl

Monday, August 12; 7:00 p.m.
Elvis Week Main Stage, Graceland
$20.00 - Adult/Child

Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Showcase

Tuesday, August 13; 1:00 p.m.  
Elvis Week Main Stage, Graceland
$20.00 - Adult/Child

“Viva Las Vegas” Movie and Dance Party

Tuesday, August 13; 7:00 p.m.  
Elvis Week Main Stage, Graceland
$30.00 - Adult/Child

Conversations on Elvis

Wednesday, August 14; 1:00 p.m. 
Elvis Week Main Stage, Graceland
$20.00 - Adult/Child

Graceland Trivia Tour

Wednesday, August 14; 5:00 p.m. 
Graceland Mansion and Elvis Presley Car Museum
$33.00 – Adult
$15.00 - Child (7-12)
*Please note, this event is not part of the Elvis Week Main Stage All-Access Pass

Elvis Gospel Celebration

Thursday, August 15; 9:00 a.m.
Elvis Week Main Stage, Graceland
$30.00 - Adult/Child

Elvis Presley Fan Club Presidents’ Event

Thursday, August 15; 1:00 p.m.
Elvis Week Main Stage, Graceland
$15.00 - Adult/Child

Aloha from Hawaii After-Party

Friday, August 16; 10:00 p.m.
Elvis Week Main Stage, Graceland
$30.00 - Adult/Child

Official Elvis Insiders Event

Saturday, August 17; 10:00 a.m.
Elvis Week Main Stage, Graceland
$25.00 - Adult/Child

Elvis Celebration Concert

Saturday, August 17; 3:00 p.m.
Elvis Week Main Stage, Graceland
$35.00 - Adult/Child

*All ticket sales are final and non-refundable. All event details including guests, times, etc. are subject to change.

source: Elvis.com

Updated Elvis Week 2013 Schedule April 04, 2013


Elvis Week 2013 will be Saturday, August 10 - Saturday, August 17, at Graceland in Memphis.


We are excited to be bringing back the Elvis Week Main Stage at Graceland this year so fans can enjoy their Elvis Week days on the Graceland campus with us. 


Ticket On-Sale Dates

• Elvis Insiders Pre-sale: Begins at 8:30 a.m. CST on Tuesday, April 9. Elvis Insiders will be able to log into the members-only site that morning to get links and details for the pre-sale.
• General On-sale: Begins at 8:30 a.m. CST on Tuesday, April 16. 

Elvis Week Main Stage All-Access Pass
The All-Access Pass is available for $200 - a savings of $25

A very limited number of All-Access Passes are available for the Elvis Week Main Stage at Graceland during Elvis Week. This large, air-conditioned tent is the site for many of the Elvis Week events that are listed below. The All-Access Pass grants you admission to all published EPE events listed on the schedule for the Elvis Week Main Stage (with the exception of private events, including the Aloha VIP Reception on August 16). Doors for all-access pass holders will open 10 minutes prior to doors for individual ticket holders. 

The All-Access Pass will be available for purchase through Graceland Reservations either over the phone or online per the on-sale dates listed above. 

All seating at the Elvis Week Main Stage is general admission. The All-Access Pass does not offer special seating in the venue but doors for All-Access Pass Holders will open 10 minutes prior to doors for individual ticket holders. 



SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9

Hard Rock Last Chance Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest – Round 1
Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Show at 9:00 p.m. Hard Rock Cafe, 315 Beale Street. See some of the best Elvis tribute artists in the world compete in the "Last Chance" event for the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest! Admission is $5 and can be purchased at the door of the event. Interested in competing? Find out more here.


SATURDAY, AUGUST 10

Tupelo Fan Appreciation Day
Elvis Presley Birthplace, Tupelo, Mississippi. More details to be announced.

Hard Rock Last Chance Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest – Round 2
Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Show at 9:00 p.m. Hard Rock Cafe, 315 Beale Street. See some of the best Elvis tribute artists in the world compete in the "Last Chance" event for the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest! Admission is $5 and can be purchased at the door of the event. Interested in competing? Find out more here.


SUNDAY, AUGUST 11

Hound Dog Tour: A Musical City Tour Celebrating Elvis 
by Backbeat Tours
2:30 p.m. Tour departs from Backbeat Tours window at Blues City Café, located at 140 Beale Street. Join Backbeat Tours for an Elvis tribute tour with a twist! As unique as the man himself, the Hound Dog Tour takes a one-of-a-kind approach to sharing Elvis’ legacy in a high-energy concert and sightseeing tour all rolled into one. Hear all your favorite Elvis hits performed live on Memphis’ only music bus while seeing where he grew up, where he went to school, where he worked, and where he dreamed, as well as sites important to his early career. This special 90-minute tour also includes an optional visit inside the Presley family apartment at Lauderdale Courts – second only to Graceland, the Memphis home where Elvis lived in the longest. Meticulously restored to its 1950s appearance, a visit to Apartment 328 of the Courts is like taking a step back in time, offering an unparalleled glimpse into the lives of Vernon, Gladys, and young Elvis. (If you choose to visit Lauderdale Courts, the tour will last approximately 2.5 hours). The tour includes exciting sites such as Sun Studio, Elvis’ high school, the Overton Park Shell (the amphitheater where he performed his first big show in 1954), Lansky Bros. clothing store, the Memphian Theater and the Chisca Hotel (home of the WHBQ radio station). The Hound Dog Tour has become an Elvis Week tradition, with many passengers returning year after year. Come celebrate the man behind the legend: whether you’re a longtime fan or a new admirer, we guarantee fun for all! The price of the 90-minute tour is $28/adults, $26/seniors and $16/child (7-12 years). The price of the 2.5 hour tour that includes Lauderdale Courts is $47/adults, $45/seniors and $32/child (7-12 years). Elvis Insiders receive a 10% discount. Tickets may be purchased online at BackbeatTours.com, or by calling Zerve at 800-979-3370 or Backbeat Tours at 901-527-9415.

George Klein’s Elvis Mafia Reunion
5:00 p.m. Alfred’s, 197 Beale Street. George Klein hosts a reunion of people who were close to Elvis. Lifelong friends and associates will reminisce, share stories and answer questions. Event is $50.00 and includes dinner and the show. All proceeds go to Make-a-Wish and the EP Charity Dinner. Reservations are accepted by calling Alfred’s at (901) 525-3711.  

Hard Rock Last Chance Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest – Round 3
Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Show at 9:00 p.m. Hard Rock Cafe, 315 Beale Street. See some of the best Elvis tribute artists in the world compete in the "Last Chance" event for the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest! The winner of round 3 will compete in the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Semifinal Round on August 14. Admission is $15 and can be purchased at the door of the event. Interested in competing? Find out more here.


MONDAY, AUGUST 12

Kids/Youth Karaoke
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Graceland Crossing. Children will receive prizes for participating in our karaoke event. Ages for karaoke are 17 and under.

Salute to Memphis Music 
Featuring Memphis Jones and Brad Birkedahl
7:00 p.m. Elvis Week Main Stage, Graceland. Help kick-off the Elvis Week Main Stage events at Graceland with an amazing night of Memphis music. Hear Memphis music performed by great Memphis talent with performances by the Memphis Jones Band plus Brad Birkedahl and The Burnin’ Love Band. The show will not only feature Elvis songs, but the sound and soul of other great Memphis musicians. Individual tickets are $20 or you can purchase the Elvis Week Main Stage All-Access Pass. Tickets for this event will be available through Graceland Reservations. Pre-sale for Elvis Insiders begins on April 9. General on-sale begins April 16.


TUESDAY, AUGUST 13

Humes Marker Dedication 
10:00 a.m. More details to be announced.

Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma Center Elvis Week Fan Reception
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. MED Café at the Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma Center, 877 Jefferson Avenue. More information to come.

Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Showcase
1:00 p.m. Elvis Week Main Stage, Graceland. See some of the semifinalists for the 2013 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest showcase their talents as they prepare for the ultimate contest. Elvis tribute artists who will perform during this event to be announced at a later time, but all will be 2013 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Semifinalists. This event will be hosted by Ultimate Contest host Joey Sulipeck. Individual tickets are $20 or you can purchase the Elvis Week Main Stage All-Access Pass. Tickets for this event will be available through Graceland Reservations. Pre-sale for Elvis Insiders begins on April 9. General on-sale begins April 16.

“Viva Las Vegas" Movie and Dance Party
7:00 – 11:00 p.m. Elvis Week Main Stage, Graceland. Bring your dancing shoes for a night filled with Las Vegas fun and excitement. Kick-off the evening with a screening of the Elvis fan favorite “Viva Las Vegas” - sponsored by Warner Bros. - which is sure to have everyone on their feet singing along and dancing in the aisles. Then, after the movie is over, continue to dance the night away with DJ Argo has he plays some of your favorite Elvis music. Ticket price includes both movie screening and dance party that follows. Individual tickets are $20 or you can purchase the Elvis Week Main Stage All-Access Pass. Tickets for this event will be available through Graceland Reservations. Pre-sale for Elvis Insiders begins on April 9. General on-sale begins April 16.
Looking to get "Viva Las Vegas" and other great Elvis movies on DVD? Visit ShopElvis.com for a great selection of Elvis DVDs from Warner Bros.


WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14

Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Meet 'n' Greet
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Hard Rock Cafe, 315 Beale Street. Private event reserved for those who have purchased VIP tickets for the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. 

Conversations on Elvis
1:00 p.m. Elvis Week Main Stage, Graceland. Hosted by Tom Brown, Vice President of Original Productions for Turner Classic Movies (TCM), this event lets fans hear from those who worked closest with the king – from friends, colleagues, co-stars, musicians and more. Confirmed guests: T.G. Sheppard, who formed a close personal and professional relationship with Elvis while promoting records for RCA – Elvis would later, as a token of their friendship, give TG his first tour bus. More guests to be announced soon. An autograph session with special guests will follow this event at the Elvis Week Main Stage.  Individual tickets are $20 or you can purchase the Elvis Week Main Stage All-Access Pass. Tickets for this event will be available through Graceland Reservations. Pre-sale for Elvis Insiders begins on April 9. General on-sale begins April 16.

Graceland Trivia Tour
5:00 p.m. Event starts at Graceland Ticket Office. Guests are invited to tour Graceland Mansion and the Elvis Presley Automobile Museum while simultaneously answering trivia questions to which answers can be found on the Graceland tour. Adult and junior version of the trivia tour will be available. Prizes will be awarded for both adult and junior versions. Tickets are $33 adult; $15 children 7-12; kids 6 and under are free. Tickets for this event will be available through Graceland Reservations. Pre-sale for Elvis Insiders beings on April 9. General on-sale begins April 16.

Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Semifinal Round
7:00 p.m. Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, 255 N. Main. See 28 of the best tribute artists in the world compete in the Semifinal Round of the 2013 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. Enjoy hours of Elvis music and entertainment as these winners compete for their chance to advance to the Final Round on Saturday, August 17. The top 10 Elvis tribute artists moving on to the Final Round of the competition will be announced at the end of the Semifinal Round. Two-day tickets are $139.00 and $69.00 (includes Semifinal on 8/14 and Final Round on 8/17). The $139.00 VIP ticket also includes VIP seating plus access to the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Meet 'n' Greet at the Hard Rock Cafe on August 14.* A one day ticket to the Semifinal Round only is also available for $25. Tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com, by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000, at any Ticketmaster outlet or at the Cannon Center box office. Pre-sale for Elvis Insiders begins on April 9. General on-sale begins April 16.
Please note: If you purchase the $139.00 VIP ticket for this event, you MUST show your ticket at the door of the Hard Rock Cafe on the morning of August 14 for access to the Meet 'n' Greet event.


THURSDAY, AUGUST 15

Elvis Gospel Celebration
9:00 a.m. Elvis Week Main Stage, Graceland. Start off your morning with an amazing gospel celebration featuring Terry Mike Jeffrey, Andy Childs and former members of J.D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet – Bill Baize, Donnie Sumner, Ed Hill and Larry Strickland as they sing some of their favorite Elvis gospel songs on stage. Individual tickets are $30 or you can purchase the Elvis Week Main Stage All-Access Pass. Tickets for this event will be available through Graceland Reservations. Pre-sale for Elvis Insiders begins on April 9. General on-sale begins April 16.

Elvis Presley Fan Club Presidents’ Event
1:00 p.m. Elvis Week Main Stage, Graceland. Elvis fans are invited to celebrate the work of Elvis Presley fan clubs during this special event. In addition to celebrating and recognizing the work of fan clubs, the event will feature a program of EPE company updates and special announcements, including the latest from EPE media, marketing, licensing, merchandise, archives and more. The event also will feature a special guest segment with guest to be announced soon. For the August event, the special spotlight charity will be the March of Dimes, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. The March of Dimes was an organization that Elvis supported. All attendees are asked to make at least a $5.00 donation which will be collected at the door of the event. Fan club presidents will get an invite and registration form directly from EPE to attend the event for free. Individual tickets are $15 or you can purchase the Elvis Week Main Stage All-Access Pass. Tickets for this event will be available through Graceland Reservations. Pre-sale for Elvis Insiders begins on April 9. General on-sale begins April 16.

Candlelight Vigil
8:30 p.m. Gates of Graceland. 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. Free admission. No tickets or reservations. 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 date of Elvis' passing. Free secured parking at the Graceland visitor center complex after 6:00 p.m.


FRIDAY, AUGUST 16

George Klein's Elvis Memorial Service
12:00 Noon. Main Theatre Building, University of Memphis. Free admission. Annual event hosted by George Klein, longtime friend of Elvis. Speakers will include friends and family of Elvis and celebrity guests. For more information, contact the U of M Department of Communication at (901) 678-2565.

Aloha from Hawaii VIP Reception
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Elvis Week Main Stage, Graceland. Private event reserved for those who have purchased VIP tickets for the “Aloha from Hawaii” 40th Anniversary Enhanced Screening. Elvis Week Main Stage All-Access pass does not allow entrance into this event.

“Aloha from Hawaii” 40th Anniversary Enhanced Screening
7:30 p.m. Orpheum Theatre, 203 S. Main. Celebrate entertainment history at the Orpheum on August 16 with a special enhanced screening of Elvis’ landmark 1973 television event. Elvis’ “Aloha from Hawaii” aired in over 40 countries across Asia and Europe and was seen by more than one billion people across the globe. It is regarded as the most watched broadcast by an individual entertainer in television history. During this special screening, experience “Aloha from Hawaii” as you never have before. The re-mastered video is featured in high-definition and edited to create a special experience for you, the audience. Included will be rarely-seen footage and audio that, when combined with the stage footage, will remind even the biggest Elvis fan why they call him the king! As a special enhancement to the evening, enjoy a performance by former members of J.D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet (Bill Baize, Donnie Sumner, Ed Hill, Larry Strickland). The screening at the Orpheum will feature the video as seen at Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu on January 14 which received rave reviews, some of which can be seen here. So break out your grass skirts and flowered shirts for an Elvis Hawaiian-style night at the Orpheum. Tickets are $89 (VIP) and $35. The $89 VIP ticket includes the best seats in the house plus a reception at the Elvis Week Main Stage at Graceland (August 16 from 5:00-6:30 p.m.) plus round-trip transportation to/from Graceland for the event. Tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com, by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000, at any Ticketmaster outlet or at the Orpheum box office. Pre-sale for Elvis Insiders begins on April 9. General on-sale begins April 16.
*The VIP reception will be held at the Elvis Week Main Stage. Guests will enjoy complimentary light appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages before boarding motorcoach transportation to the Orpheum. For access to the VIP reception at Graceland, you must show VIP ticket at door of Elvis Week Main Stage.

Aloha from Hawaii After-Party
10:00 p.m. Elvis Week Main Stage, Graceland. After the “Aloha from Hawaii” screening, head back to Graceland for an Elvis Aloha After-Party featuring live Elvis music by Terry Mike Jeffrey and his band. They will be playing your favorite Elvis music as you dance late into the evening. Individual tickets are $30 or you can purchase the Elvis Week Main Stage All-Access Pass. Tickets for this event will be available through Graceland Reservations. Pre-sale for Elvis Insiders begins on April 9. General on-sale begins April 16.


SATURDAY, AUGUST 17

Elvis Presley 5K Run Benefiting Livitup, Inc. 
8:00 a.m. Starts at the Gates of Graceland. Click here for more about the Elvis Presley 5K.

Official Elvis Insiders Event
10:00 a.m. Elvis Week Main Stage, Graceland. This year’s Elvis Insiders event will be a celebration of all that is Elvis with special segments that highlight various parts of Elvis’ life and career. Attendees will enjoy sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes looks, rarely-seen videos, feature segments filmed just for the event, special guests and much more. It will be a special “inside” look at both Elvis and his home, Graceland. Special guests appearances to include former members of J.D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet – Bill Baize and Donnie Sumner. More details and guest announcements to come. Bill Baize, Donnie Sumner, Ed Hill and Larry Strickland be signing autographs following this event. Individual tickets are $25 or you can purchase the Elvis Week Main Stage All-Access Pass. Tickets for this event will be available through Graceland Reservations. Pre-sale for Elvis Insiders begins on April 9. General on-sale begins April 16.

Elvis Celebration Concert featuring Terry Mike Jeffrey
with Special Guest DJ Fontana 
2:00 p.m. Elvis Week Main Stage, Graceland. Join us for a celebration of Elvis music during a special afternoon concert event. The show will feature Terry Mike Jeffrey and band performing some of their favorite Elvis tunes, joined by Elvis’ original drummer – DJ Fontana. Additional guest to be announced soon. A great way to end Elvis Week 2013. Autographs with performers to follow event. Individual tickets are $35 or you can purchase the Elvis Week Main Stage All-Access Pass. Tickets for this event will be available through Graceland Reservations. Pre-sale for Elvis Insiders begins on April 9. General on-sale begins April 16.

Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Final Round
7:00 p.m. Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, 255 N. Main. Enjoy a phenomenal show as the top 10 Elvis tribute artists from the August 14 Semifinal Round compete for the title. The excitement will build throughout the night as the group is narrowed down from ten to five before the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist of 2013 is named. The show will also feature a performance by 2012 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist winner Ben Portsmouth. Find out more about the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. Two-day tickets are $139.00 and $69.00 (includes Semifinal and Final Round). The $139.00 VIP ticket also includes VIP seating plus access to the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Meet 'n' Greet at the Hard Rock Cafe on August 14.* A one day ticket to the Final Round only is also available for $49.
Please note: If you purchase the $139.00 VIP ticket for this event, you MUST show your ticket at the door of the Hard Rock Cafe on the morning of August 14 for access to the Meet 'n' Greet event.



Multiple Day Events

Free Entertainment Tent at Graceland Crossing
August 10-17. Continuous presentation of Elvis music performed live by various singers and bands, plus other activities. A schedule for the Elvis Week entertainment tent will be available at the Elvis Week information table upon arrival in Memphis.

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 10-18. Morning walk-ups may not be available on August 16 due to the Candlelight Vigil. Elvis Week evening walk ups will be from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. on August 10-14 and August 16-17. Evening walk-ups will not be available the night of August 15 due to the Candlelight Vigil.

Graceland Mansion Tours
Available daily. Tour Elvis Presley's Graceland and enjoy our two new 2013 exhibits - Elvis' Hawaii: Concerts, Movies and More! and Elvis: Live from Vegas. Click here for tour details and pricing.

Graceland Stable Tours
August 15, 16 and 17. Daily tour times: 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Tour the stables at Graceland! Artifacts on display as part of the Elvis Presley Stable Tour include saddles used by Elvis and his entourage, personal western wear worn by Elvis, checks and documents related to the purchase of some of Elvis’ horses, and home movie footage of Elvis on horseback at Graceland. Cost is $15. Dates/times are subject to weather conditions, safety issues and availability. Tickets may be purchased at the Graceland Ticket Pavilion on day of the tour.

Elvis BINGO
August 12, 13 and 14: 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Elvis Presley's Heartbreak Hotel. Pick up tickets in hotel lobby 30 minutes before each game (no children under 12 will be admitted). Free.


*All details are subject to change

Elvis Presley's Heartbreak Hotel
The #1 best hotel to stay at for Elvis Week! The Heartbreak Hotel is located behind Graceland Plaza and reservations are full for Elvis Week 2013. Completely Elvis themed hotel, shows nightly Elvis films in their Jungle Room, Food & Drink Bar - The Jungle Room Lounge, Elvis Gift-shop, 24 hour Elvis movie channel in your guest room, FREE Breakfast, heart shaped swimming pool, fitness center, FREE Airport Shuttle service, FREE hourly shuttle service to Beal Street & Sun Studio, the best 24 hour hotel security, and much more!

Days Inn Graceland
President Caroline has personally stayed here and was very happy with her stay!
The 2nd best hotel to stay at during Elvis Week! The Days Inn Graceland is located next door to Graceland Plaza near Elvis' Car Museum and reservations are full for Elvis Week 2013. The hotel is Elvis themed, 24 hour Elvis movie channel in your guest room, has a guitar shaped swimming pool, FREE WIFI, large guest rooms with mini refrigerator & microwave, FREE Breakfast, and hotel is gated at night.

Scottish Inn & Suites
3524 Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, TN 38116
So close to Graceland that you could actually walk, but walking isn't recommended as Graceland is located in a rough part of Memphis. But the hotels are safe and clean! Scottish Inn is a gated hotel which offers a FREE Breakfast, a swimming pool, business center, fitness center, and private meeting rooms for your Elvis event.

Courtyard by Marriott Memphis Airport
Less than 10 minutes from Graceland
1780 Nonconnah Blvd, Memphis, TN 38132
Newly renovated SMOKE FREE hotel which is fully gated and provides Airport Shuttle Service, FREE WIFI, hotel restaurant, Starbucks Coffee, guest rooms have mini refrigerator and microwave.

The Clarion
3 minutes from Graceland
1471 East Brooks Road, Memphis, TN 38116
Just had a multimillion dollar renovation! One of the hottest places to be during Elvis Week if you enjoy Elvis Tribute Artists with daily and nightly shows. If you love to collect Elvis memorabilia there is a memorabilia festival held each Elvis Week with dealers from all over the world. The Clarion has it's own restaurant and bar, swimming pool, FREE WIFI, Fitness Center, HD TV's in each guest room, room service, and much more!

La Quinta Inn & Suites
5 minutes from Graceland
2979 Millbranch Rd, Memphis, TN 38116
The La Quinta offers guests a business center, fitness center, guest laundry facility, outdoor pool, FREE WIFI, premium cable channels, guests room have a mini refrigerator and a microwave, 32-inch TV, FREE Breakfast and morning newspaper, and all other standard amenities.

Best Western Executive Inn
5 minutes from Graceland
3105 Millbranch Road, Memphis, TN 38116
President Caroline has personally stayed here & was very happy with her stay!
The Best Western is a gated hotel which offers smoking and none smoking rooms, 42 Inch Lcd TV, Microwave and Refrigerator, swimming pool, fitness center, business center with printer, FREE WIFI and FREE Breakfast.

Extended Stay America
Less than 10 minutes from Graceland
2541 Corporate Avenue East, Memphis, TN 38132
President Caroline has personally stayed here 5+ times and is always very happy with her stay!
Extended Stay America offers guests comfortable guest rooms as if they were at home. Each guest room has a Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, and stovetop,  guest laundry, FREE WIFI and FREE Breakfast, Flat Screen TVs in all room, Dining and cooking utensils provided,

Southaven, Mississippi is located 10 minutes from Graceland via the freeway and offers more hotels, restaurants, and shopping all in a much safer environment. Graceland its self is safe but the area around it isn't the best area. Southaven has the Holiday Inn, Hampton Inn, Hilton Hotel, Quality Inn, Days Inn, Drury Inn, and other hotels.

Elvis Week 2013 Tickets On-Sale Dates  

Tickets for Elvis Week 2013 from Elvis Presley Enterprises will go on sale in April. A preliminary schedule of events is currently available on Elvis.com. A more detailed list of events, ticket prices and more will be announced next week on Elvis.com. On-sale dates are as follows:

• April 9 - Pre-sale for Elvis Insiders begins.
• April 16 - General on-sale will begins.