The 2022 Parkes Elvis Festival dates are 20-24 April, with the Festival celebrating Elvis' 1968 musical film Speedway.

• 20-24 April 2022
• 4-8 January 2023
• 10-14 January 2024
• 8-12 January 2025
• 7-11 January 2026

Tickets for Festival produced events are available from 15 Novembber 2021, just head to our What's On page or click the Buy Tickets button at the bottom of this page. 

Online orders are preferred however you can book over the phone by calling (02) 6881 8632 or, in person at the Parkes Visitor Information Centre, Newell Highway.

For major shows we strongly suggest buying your tickets in advance of your arrival in Parkes.

There are also many free shows every day in the pubs and clubs, in Cooke Park and buskers along the main street.  There's also our famous street parade, car display, markets, kids activities and street performers, there is something for everyone!

The 2022 official souvenir program is available online, at Elvis Central, Parkes Visitor Information Centre and several businesses in Parkes.

Programs and official calendars for 2022 and 2023 will also be available at Elvis Central online, in-store at the Clarinda St shop during the Festival, the Parkes Visitor Information Centre and visitor information tents around the town and various other outlets during the Festival.

You’ll find links to the registrations for all the competitions and interactive events on our Get Involved link which is live from September 2021.

You can download and pre-register to participate in UETA, Busking, Junior and Senior Tribute to Elvis, Unplugged Tribute to Elvis, Look-a-Like competition, McDonalds Rock’n’Roll Dancing, Poets’ Breakfast, Festival Photography competition, Renewal of Vows, Miss Priscilla, Northparkes Mines Street Parade and Car Shows.

Or, you could come and be part of our Volunteer crew, we would love to have you!

Market stall applications for the 2022 Festival have closed. Keep an eye out for when applications for the 2023 Festival open.

Tickets to the Elvis Express will available from 15 November 2021, just go to our Transport link or through 123tix.com.au

Accommodation is in peak demand over the Festival period.

You can book a temporary caravan site, bring your own or hire a caravan, camp at Gracelands on the Green or stay like a local in a home.

There are shuttle buses to towns close by and you'll find a list of accommodation providers throughout the region on our website. There are also tours you can book that takes care of it all for you.

If you need further assistance please contact the Parkes Visitor Information Centre on 02 6862 6000 and the friendly staff will help you.

Most venues are within walking distant of each other.

A regular shuttle bus service operates in a loop within Parkes and stops by most major venues and accommodation sites.

Shuffle Bus Services from Forbes, Peak Hill and Orange are also available. Go to our Plan Your Visit/Getting there link for the shuttle bus information.

Yes, in addition to the Parkes shuttle bus service, there will be regular ticketed services during the festival period between Parkes/Forbes, Parkes/Peak Hill, Parkes/The Dish, Parkes/Cowra and Parkes/Orange. 

Go to our Plan Your Visit/Getting There link for all the information in relation to these services.

Travelling by car, Forbes is 20 minutes away, Peak Hill and Trundle are 30 minutes away and Orange, Cowra and Dubbo are approx one hour away from Parkes.

Yes, there is a designated accessible viewing area for the Cooke Park Main Stage and a second dedicated viewing area during the Northparkes Mines Street Parade. Most venues have step-free access. Maxi taxis are available in Parkes.

There is a designated disability drop-off area including a limited number of specially created disability parking spaces on Browne Street during the Festival. This is the closest access to Parkes Leagues Club and the Northparkes Mines Street Parade viewing area located at AA Blatch, 155 Clarinda Street. There is also disability drop-off access at the bus stop, plus parking in Welcome Street for Cooke Park and Parkes Services Club access.

Toilets - wheelchair accessible toilets are located at Cooke Park, Church St Bus Shelter, Kelly Reserve, Henry Parkes Centre, Parkes Leagues Club, Parkes RSL, Parkes Bowling Club, Railway Hotel & Parkes Train Station.

Companion cards – holders of companion cards are entitled to a free ticket for their carer at 4 of our shows (Friday 10am - Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Heats, Saturday - 1.30pm - Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist final and Sunday 2pm - Feature Concert).

Quiet, private time-out space is available for patrons with special needs at Currajong, opposite Cooke Park on Welcome Street.  Open from 10am to 4pm Wednesday to Sunday during the Festival with entry through the side gates in Cecile Street. Please contact Sue McGrath for further information on 0401 977 099

Yes, there are baby-change facilities in Cooke Park. The location for 2022 will be confirmed closer to the Festival.

Yes, St John’s Ambulance will be on-site in Cooke Park and around the CBD to assist with medical emergencies across the Festival.

Parkes Hospital Emergency Department is located at 2 Morrissey Way, (02) 6861 2400.

In the event of an emergency, call 000 for Police, Ambulance or Fire Brigade assistance.

If you’re an artist interested in performing at the Parkes Elvis Festival, please complete your details online.

The Festival receives a large amount of inquiries. The best time to contact the Festival is between February and May each year.

Head to our Photo Gallery link to check out all the memories from our past Festivals. Media representatives requiring photos, please email elvis@parkes.nsw.gov.au