Elvis Presley is unanimously called the King of Music in all of America. In Las Vegas, he definitely has cult status. Here, at any time, you can meet people carefully copying the king's chic hairstyle and sequin suit. No wonder an annual Las Vegas Tribute Festival (also known as Elvis Fest) is also a major event.
Elvis Fest is timed to the anniversary of his legendary opening performance in Las Vegas on July 31, 1969. The festival's program in various years included a whole range of events, like a contest for Elvis look-alikes, competitions for the best performance of his songs (attended by both beginners and professional musicians who love Elvis's work), and most importantly, a series of concerts.
2024 Tribute Festival
In 2024, Tribute Festival offers three concerts paying homage to the musical legacy of Elvis Presley. The concerts on August 23-25 take place at the beautiful Westgate Las Vegas International Theater (formerly the Las Vegas Hilton). The headliners are Dwight Icenhower, Jay Dupuis, and Ben Thompson. All three singers are Graceland’s Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artists. The public can also meet Jordan Poole, an award-winning Elvis tribute artist from south Georgia.
American Trilogy
Each concert is dedicated to a certain period of Elvis Presley's music career. The first concert is dedicated to the year 1956: The Beginning, featuring Ben Thompson and introducing Jordan Poole. At this time, Elvis made a transition from a local sensation to an international phenomenon. The show uses music and graphics to tell the tale of Elvis’ ascension from Hillbilly Cat to the King of Rock and Roll.
The second concert is focused on the year 1968: The Comeback. Starring Jay Dupuis and Dwight Icenhower with Ben Thompson and Jordan Poole, the second part of the festival describes Elvis' journey from enlistment to his return to music dominance in America.
The final concert is called The King and pays tribute to 1970. The show, starring Dwight Icenhower and Jay Dupuis, begins with a tribute to 1969 Elvis' legendary opening performance at the International Hotel in Las Vegas and ends with the beloved 1970s Elvis hits. Tickets for all shows range from $39 to 100, depending on seating.
