Parkes Elvis Festival

The iconic Parkes Elvis Festival is a celebration of Elvis Presley's life and music held annually in Parkes, NSW, to coincide with the birthday of The King in January. The 2023 Festival will be held from 4-8 January and will celebrate its 30th year. Recognised as one of the top three Festivals and Events in Australia, the Festival attracts more than 20,000 fans with a global reach of 599 million The Festival continues to grow with more than 200 events across five fabulous, fun-filled days. From Wednesday to Sunday, events take place at venues in and around Parkes. The Festival attracts headline international and national Elvis tribute artists, and more than 26,500 national and international visitors to Central West NSW. The theme for the 2023 Parkes Elvis Festival is Blue Hawaii Parkes Elvis Festival is proud to be officially endorsed by the estate of Elvis Presley, Elvis Presley Enterprises Inc. There are shuttle bus services available during the Festival from nearby towns including Forbes, Peak Hill and Cowra.