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The 18th Annual Branson Elvis™ Festival will be held at the Pepsi Legends Theater, May 2-4, 2025. The highlight of the festival, the Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™, will begin with the semi-final round on Saturday, May 3rd at 3 pm and conclude with the finals on Sunday, May 4th at 2pm. This contest is one of a select few tribute competitions sanctioned by Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. and will be hosted by Ryan Pelton.
The 18th Annual Branson Elvis™ Festival will be held at the Pepsi Legends Theater, May 2-4, 2025. Known as one of the most exciting annual events you can discover through Branson Show Tickets, this festival is a must for Elvis fans from around the world.
The highlight of the festival, the Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™, will begin with the semi-final round on Saturday, May 3rd at 3 pm and conclude with the finals on Sunday, May 4th at 2pm. This contest is one of a select few tribute competitions sanctioned by Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. and will be hosted by Ryan Pelton.
Contestants are judged on vocals, appearance, and stage presence. The winner of the Branson contest will receive a prize package and the opportunity to compete in the 2025 Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™ finals presented by Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. The finals are held in Memphis, Tennessee during Elvis Week, August 8-16, 2025.
We will be kicking off the festivities on Friday afternoon on May 2nd , with DEAN Z hosting a show at 2pm at the Clay Cooper Theater. The Elvis Meet & Greet will take place at 5:30pm Friday evening back at the Pepsi Legends Theater. This is your opportunity to get to know the contestants and to have some fun! Legends in Concert takes the stage at 8pm that evening featuring tributes to Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Lainey Wilson, The Blues Brothers™, and the “king of rock ‘n roll”, Elvis Presley.
Make plans to join us in the lobby of the theater for our Elvis Vendor Fair on Saturday, May 3 rd from 9am – 4pm. This is a terrific opportunity to mingle with other Elvis fans and shop for unique Elvis items. You are sure to spot many of the contestants also! Saturday afternoon at 3pm the Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest SEMI-FINALS will determine which of the contestants return for the finals on Sunday. After the semi-finals, Shawn Klush takes the stage at 8pm. Don't miss this opportunity to see the first-ever "Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist" title winner which took place in 2007.
Sunday morning, May 4th at 11:00AM, Ryan Pelton presents “If the Lord Wasn’t Walking by My Side”. Join Ryan on a musical journey featuring the gospel music that inspired the King of Rock-n-Roll, Elvis Presley! Performed and narrated by Ryan himself, not only will you enjoy amazing gospel music, but also stories from Elvis Presley’s life, as well as stories from Ryan’s 27-year career as an Elvis Tribute Artist.
This family-friendly show is sure to touch the hearts of all who attend! The festival concludes Sunday afternoon at 2pm with the Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest FINALS determining who wins the title as well as the opportunity to compete in the 2025 Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™ in Memphis, Tennessee in August!
Celebrate the music, the legend, and the legacy at the 18th Annual Branson Elvis™ Festival. Call us today at 833-846-0686 for more details.
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📍 Pepsi Legends Theater · 1600 West 76 Country Boulevard, Branson, MO
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