Pay homage to The King at one of the planned musical celebrations—or from the comfort of your own home.
From attending a multi-day spectacle in The King’s hometown to chomping down on his favorite sandwich, there are many ways to celebrate Elvis’ 90th birthday this coming January.
Events
January 8 – 11
Graceland is throwing a dayslong bash for Elvis Presley’s January 8 birthday with four days of live music, movies, special tours, and more. Fans are invited to Graceland Mansion’s lawn on the morning of January 8 for the official Birthday Proclamation Ceremony, featuring a birthday cake cutting and more. Head to Memphis or stream the ceremony live at graceland.com.
January 9 – 26
Take a musical deep dive into the life of Elvis Presley with the Elvis Tribute Birthday Spectacular Tour. The ultimate tribute includes performances by Shawn Klush, Ryan Pelton, Cody Ray Slaughter, and more. Find a tour stop near you at elvistributeartistspectacular.com.
Dates Vary
Go back to where it all began with a visit to Tupelo, Mississippi. The birthplace of Elvis invites visitors to walk the grounds that The King grew up roaming. Guided tours and self-led walk-throughs are available. Check out elvispresleybirthplace.com to learn more.
Elvis Week
Back to Graceland, the traditional annual Elvis Week will take place at the famous home and around Memphis August 8–16. Keep tabs on developments at graceland.com.
Celebrate At Home
The King has many talented superfans who have perfected the iconic voice, persona, and dance moves. They’re pretty much available in every area via a quick search of local entertainment options.
When you are done with the westerns we’re recommending, watch one of Elvis’ other classic films like The Trouble With Girls (1969) or Jailhouse Rock (1957), or check out a documentary such as Loving Elvis (2023), Elvis by the Presleys (2005), or the upcoming In the Shadow of the King (2025).
Learn the intimate details behind the family life of Elvis in the late Lisa Marie Presley’s much-discussed new memoir, From Here To The Great Unknown. Granddaughter Riley Keough helped to finish the book after her mother died in 2023.
Whip up the Elvis Special — a peanut butter, banana, and bacon sandwich (yes, you read that correctly).
Learn how Elvis went West with the King's January 2025 cover story and learn the fable of The King and His Horses.
From our January 2025 issue.
