TUPELO ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST COMPETITION

The Tupelo Elvis Festival proudly invites Elvis Tribute Artists from around the world to compete in the 2026 Tupelo Elvis Festival Competition, taking place June 4–6, 2026, at the Historic Lyric Theatre in Downtown Tupelo—the birthplace of Elvis Presley. This premier competition offers artists the chance to earn the honor of representing Tupelo at the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Competition at Graceland in August. A detailed schedule of events is listed below. All registration for the 2026 competition will be completed online—please click below to begin the application process. A maximum of 20 artists will be selected to compete. The application deadline is Monday, March 30, and selected applicants will be notified in late April 2026.

Grand Prize Package: $15,000 Value

Representation of Tupelo at the 2026 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Competition (Memphis)
Lodging for 3 nights in Memphis during Elvis Week 2026
Lodging and trip back to Tupelo prior to Elvis Week 2026
Commemorative Plaque on Library Size Bronze Statue of Elvis (age 13) at Elvis Presley Birthplace
Commemorative Brick at the Elvis Statue in Fairpark (Tupelo Elvis Presley Fan Club)
Feature Performer at the 2026 Tupelo Elvis Festival
B & K Gift Certificate

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