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TENDER LOVE FOR ELVIS IN PARKES
Elvis has left the building, but the love lingers. The 2026 Parkes Elvis Festival officially came to a close in mid January, with 26,000 Elvis fans filling the streets of Parkes, NSW, to celebrate five days of music, nostalgia and connection.
The 33rd Parkes Elvis Festival welcomed visitors from across Australia for a joyful celebration of Elvis Presley’ s legacy, wrapped in this year’ s theme, Love Me Tender.
Festival director Brendan Shipley said the event delivered significant outcomes for both the community and the region.“ Across five days, the 2026 Parkes Elvis Festival generated an estimated $ 13 million for the regional economy, delivered more than 200 events across 50 venues, and was supported by over 100 volunteers.”
The festival has confirmed a major highlight for 2027, with the world’ s number one Elvis tribute artist, Dean Z, set to headline a special open-air concert backed by a 50-piece orchestra.
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