Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest

Parkes Elvis Festival will once again stage a preliminary round of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Contest, officially endorsed by the estate of Elvis Presley, Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.

Across two momentous days, leading Elvis tribute artists from Australia and abroad will compete for the opportunity to represent Parkes Elvis Festival in the semi-final round of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist in Memphis during Elvis Week in August 2026.

Heats will take place on the Friday of the festival with the exciting finals on the Saturday of the festival. Come along and cheer on your favourite Elvis tribute artist to win and enjoy the best tribute artists the world has to offer!

The competition is open to professional and semi-professional Elvis tribute artists. First-timer or amateur performers are encouraged to enter the Senior Tribute to Elvis Competition.

Applications for Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest will open on Monday, 20th October and close at midnight on Sunday, 2 November. Successful performers will be notified by Friday, 7 November.

Heats – 11am – 1pm Friday 9th January 2026 – TICKETS ON SALE 
Finals – 1pm – 3pm Saturday 10th January 2026 – SOLD OUT

You will receive an automatic reply when your application is received. If you do not receive this, your application has not been submitted. Parkes Elvis Festival is unable to accept late applications.