2026 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

*Included in the Package Ticket Purchase

TUESDAY, JUNE 2ND

10:00AM - 4:00PM, Daily - Pop Up Art Show | GumTree Museum of Art
UNSEEN ELVIS: From the Personal Collection of Janelle McComb
- Browse 20+ images and items from a local's private collection. All pieces were obtained from Ms. Janelle McComb who was a lifelong friend, neighbor, and confidante of the Presley family from Tupelo, MS.
- The museum is open Tuesday thru Saturday and Free Admission.

6:00PM - CONVERSATIONS with ELVIS ARTIST BETTY HARPER and her daughter LORETTA HARPER | Elvis Presley Birthplace Theatre
- An evening of conversation and insight featuring festival host Tom Brown in discussion with Betty Harper and Loretta Harper. Betty Harper, official artist for Elvis Presley Enterprises, has created more than 20,000 images of Elvis and was honored with her retrospective at the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum. Loretta Harper, textile archivist for the Elvis Presley estate at Graceland, is a preservation specialist who has restored numerous historic artifacts, including those at the Elvis Presley Birthplace.
- Free Admission, Limited Seating, Light Refreshments

6:00PM - One Town, One Legend Gala: Official Festival Kickoff Dinner & Live Performances | Tupelo Cotton Mill
- includes dinner with performances by Bill Cherry, Pat Dunn, Ben Thompson and special guest, 2025 Tupelo winner Jordan Poole backed by the Infinit-E Band. Hosted by Tom Brown. Tickets $100 +applicable fees. Click to Purchase

9:00AM - 12:00PM - “BECOMING EXPERIENCE” YOUTH DAY | Elvis Presley Birthplace
- with Tupelo ETA winners Nick Perkins and Jordan Poole
- Registration will begin at 8:30AM
- Click HERE for more information and to fill out application, Application deadline March 30
- Sponsored by Tupelo Elvis Presley Fan Club and the Elvis Presley Birthplace
12:30PM - TUPELO YOUTH ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST COMPETITION | Elvis Presley Birthplace
- Youth ETA showcase and contest, emceed by 2018 Tupelo Elvis Festival winner, Nick Perkins
- Sponsored by Tupelo Elvis Presley Fan Club and the Elvis Presley Birthplace
- Tickets: $35 +applicable fees. Click Here to Purchase
7:00PM - *TUPELO ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST COMPETITION FIRST ROUND | The Lyric Theatre
- with Festival host Tom Brown will feature the Infinit-E Band, special guest performance by Bill Cherry, and Top 10 Announced.
- Tickets: $50-$75 +applicable fees. Click Here to Purchase

10:00AM - *TUPELO ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST COMPETITION SEMI FINALS | The Lyric Theatre
- with Festival host Tom Brown will feature the Infinit-E Band, special guest performance by Ben Thompson, and Top 5 Announced.
- Tickets: $50-$75 +applicable fees. Click Here to Purchase
7:00PM - *ELVIS ON TOUR CONCERT | The Lyric Theatre
- will feature Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artists: Cote Deonath, Pat Dunn, Jay Dupuis, and Alex Mitchell backed by the Infinit-E Band.
- Tickets: $60-$80 +applicable fees. Click Here to Purchase

8:00PM - 11:00PM - TCB AT THE DEPOT presented by TOMBIGBEE FIBER | Downtown Tupelo
- Free outdoor concert featuring the Spunk Monkees at The Depot located at 208 N Front Street in Downtown Tupelo

7:30AM RUNNING WITH THE KING 5K | Veterans Park
- sponsored by Tupelo Running Club
- packet pick-up 6:30AM to 7:15AM
- Click HERE to register

11:00AM - *GOSPEL HOUR WITH BRANDON BENNETT | The Lyric Theatre
- starring Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Brandon Bennett and featuring Tupelo Champion’s Alex Mitchell and Jordan Poole backed by the Infinit-E Band
  Tickets: $40-$60 +applicable fees. Click Here to Purchase
1:00PM - 3:00PM - ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST MEET & GREETS | Various locations in Downtown Tupelo
- Visit with your favorite Elvis Tribute Artists at various retailers in Downtown Tupelo!
- Featuring Tupelo Elvis Festival Headlining Tribute Artists
5:30PM - *TUPELO ULTIMATE TRIBUTE ARTIST COMPETITION FINALS | The Lyric Theatre
- with Festival host Tom Brown will feature the Top 5 backed by the Infinit-E Band, special performance by 2025 Winner, Jordan Poole, and 2026 Winner Announced.
  Tickets: $50-$75 +applicable fees. Click Here to Purchase

7:00PM - *TUPELO TO VEGAS Concert | The Lyric Theatre
- will feature Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artists: Brandon Bennett, Cote Deonath, Jay Dupuis, and Ben Thompson backed by the Infinit-E Band.
  Tickets: $60-$85 +applicable fees. Click Here to Purchase

*Included in the Package Ticket Purchase

All lineups subject to change.

VENUES:

The Depot | 208 N Front Street, Tupelo MS 38804

The Lyric Theatre | 201 N Broadway, Tupelo, MS 38804 | Get Directions

Tupelo Cotton Mill | 300 Elliott Street, Tupelo, MS 38804 | Get Directions