Multi-Award Winning
Parkes Elvis Festival
Recognised as one of the top three Festivals and Events in Australia, the Festival attracts over 25,000 fans with a global reach of 188 million.
Held every year in the second week in January, coinciding with Elvis Presley's birthday, the 2026 Parkes Elvis Festival runs from the 7th-11th January and will celebrate its 33rd year!
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It'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 Evolution mining Northparkes Operations Street Parade, dress in theme and find out how you can become involved in this iconic event.
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