Today

50 °F

Wind speed: 6 mph

Mäßig bewölkt. The minimum temperature is 48 °F and the maximum temperature is 50 °F.

Tomorrow

65 °F

Wind speed: 4 mph

Klarer Himmel. The minimum temperature is 65 °F and the maximum temperature is 65 °F.

In 2 days

67 °F

Wind speed: 5 mph

Ein paar Wolken. The minimum temperature is 67 °F and the maximum temperature is 67 °F.

Abendveranstaltung in der Trinkkuranlage: Eine fünfköpfige Band spielt in der Konzertmuschel vor Publikum. Scheinwerfer und Pyrotechnik hüllen die Bühne in bunte Lichter, im Hintergrund ist eine große Leinwand mit Elvis Presley zu sehen. | © BNST GmbH
16 to 18 August 2024

Homage to the King of Rock 'n' Roll

At the European Elvis Festival, guests from all over the world celebrate their idol with renowned cover bands, Elvis movies, Cadillacs and much more.

European Elvis Festival

Unique encounters with contemporary witnesses, Elvis party, fan market, classic car parade, music contest - you can only find this at the Elvis Festival in Bad Nauheim. The 22nd festival will take place from 16 to 18 August 2024.

Every year in August, around the anniversary of Elvis Presley's death, rock 'n' roll becomes the spirit of the entire town: Elvis fans from all over the world have already been coming to Bad Nauheim since 2002 to celebrate their idol at the European Elvis Festival. One highlight of the Elvis Presley Festival is the Elvis Party. You can discover new treasures for your collection at the fan market. Contemporary witnesses such as Elvis' musical companions, bands and big stars thrill you with their music and voices.

Classic car parade for vintage car fans

A festival for Elvis Presley – the women and men are styled with petticoats and quiffs like in the 1950s, 60s and 70s. The classic car parade, with Cadillacs and other vintage motors, is a treat for your eyes. With its Elvis Party, live concerts, fan market, classic car parade, music contest, petticoat fashion show, talk shows with close associates of Elvis Presley and much more, the Elvis Festival programme is sure to stay in your memory and your heart. Once you've experienced the European Festival in Bad Nauheim, you'll return again and again.

Tickets

Tickets are expected to be available from 6 May 2024, 10 a.m., at the well-known Reservix advance booking offices, online in the ticket shop (see link below) and at the Bad Nauheim Tourist Information. At the festival day tickets are also available in sufficient quantities directly at the box offices.

 

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Advance ticket sales

The pre-sale has started – secure your ticket now.

Weißes, quadratisches Logo vom European Elvis Festival 2023 mit blauer und orangener Schrift. | © Magistrat Day & single-event tickets You can buy day tickets as well as tickets for individual concerts and other programme items in our ticket shop. Day tickets are also available in sufficient quantities directly at the box offices. To the Ticket shop
Weißes, quadratisches Logo vom European Elvis Festival 2023 mit blauer und orangener Schrift. | © Magistrat VIP-Tickets All in! This ticket is worth its weight in gold if you don't want to miss out on the major events. For 199 euros per person, you can experience all the highlights of the European Elvis Festival. Buy your VIP ticket

Programme schedule 2024

Festival highlights - what to expect at the 22nd European Elvis Festival.

Programme on Friday, 16 August
8 p.m.
Elvis Party with The Explosion Rockets

Friday night is THE festival party night! The "Explosion Rockets" will rock the stage, which means: no pair of dancing feet will stand still!

Location: Festival centre Trinkkuranlage
Tickets
Programme on Saturday, 17 August
2 p.m.
Meet & Greet with Terry Mike Jeffrey, Glen D. Hardin & Donna Presley

Meet Donna Presley, Glen D. Hardin and Terry Mike Jeffrey at the Meet & Greet in the Hamburg Hall of the Hotel Dolce in Bad Nauheim.

 Location: Festival centre Hotel Dolce by Wyndham/ Hamburg Hall
Tickets
4 p.m.
Talkshow with Donna Presley - The Family

Donna Kay Presley Elvis Presley's cousin and a daughter of Nash Presley, the youngest sister of Elvis' father Vernon, who married William Earl Pritchett. From the age of ten, Donna spent many summers at Graceland, the King Of Rock'n'Roll's estate in Memphis. As a member of the Presley clan, she had a turbulent life, with its ups and downs. In recent years, she has shared her memories of her famous cousin with fans all over the world. She will also be sharing her childhood memories of Elvis with fans at the European Elvis Festival!

Location: Festival centre Hotel Dolce by Wyndham / Art Nouveau theater
Tickets
8 p.m.
Elvis - from Hollywood to Nashville

Experience Terry Mike Jeffrey, Roman Leon Weiß & Band feat. Glen D. Hardin at the concert in the fantastic open-air setting of the drinking cure salon (Trinkkuranlage).

Location: Festival centre Trinkkuranlage
Tickets
Programme on Sunday, 18 August
11 a.m.
Talkshow mit Glen D. Hardin

Glen D. was not only the ‘man at the piano’ for Elvis, but also a great arranger who brought the famous ‘Elvis sound’ to the concert stages of the USA. As a permanent member of the legendary TCB band, he accompanied Elvis Presley both in the recording studio and at over 1,000 stage appearances. Glen D. Hardin is a popular and welcome guest at the European Elvis Festival, who is not only a wonderful musician, but also a great conversationalist!

 Location: Festival centre Hotel Dolce by Wyndham / Art Nouveau theater
Tickets
1:30 p.m.
Elvis - Songs From The Heart And Soul - In My Way

Experience Terry Mike Jeffrey, Roman Leon Weiß & Band feat. Glen D. Hardin at the concert in the fantastic open-air setting of the drinking cure salon (Trinkkuranlage).

 Location: Festival centre Trinkkuranlage
Tickets
Zwei Frauen in gepunkteten Petticoats und Fascinator vor einem Süßwarenladen. | © BNST GmbH

Vibrant town centre

Visit the pedestrian zone between the two festival centres and experience the American lifestyle in the many shops with their special offers this weekend. The programme also includes culinary stalls and street music. Sunday is open for shopping from 12 noon.

All around your visit

Helpful information and tips for planning your festival visit.

Frau mit Ziehkoffer geht in in ein Hotelzimmer. | © istock ACCOMMODATION Booking early is a good idea if you wish to stay in Bad Nauheim during the festival. You can find suitable accommodation quickly and easily in our online accommodation directory. Search & book
Mitarbeiterin berät Kundin an der Verkaufstheke in der Tourist Information | © BNST Tourist Information Opening Hours The Tourist Information office is open as follows on festival days: Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
ARRIVAL & pARKING There are signposts to the car parks in the town centre, from where you can easily reach the festival site on foot. Alternatively, you can take public transport from the train station and be in the heart of the action in just 10 minutes. Find out more
Shuttle bus A shuttle bus runs in both directions between Friedberg (Rathauspark & Elvis-Presley-Platz stops) and Bad Nauheim (Hotel Dolce stop) at the weekend. The service runs every half hour on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Elvis Bronzestatue auf der Usa-Brücke. | © BNST GmbH On the trail of the King Bad Nauheim was Elvis Presley's „European Home” - the musician lived in the Hessian spa town from 1958 to 1960. His legacy is still ever-present today. Explore the places the world star frequented on a tour of the town and which still remind us of him today. Find out More

Event organisation

The European Elvis Festival is presented by the city of Bad Nauheim in cooperation with the Elvis Presley Society. (EPG), the biggest Elvis club in the German speaking area.

© Elvis, Elvis Presley, Graceland and King Of Rock 'n' Roll are registered trademarks of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.

Contact us

Information & tickets

Tourist Information | © BNST GmbH

Tourist Information

City Marketing & Tourism Bad Nauheim

+49 (0) 6032 92 992-0 +49 (0) 151 46 17 39 15 (WhatsApp) info@bad-nauheim.de In den Kolonnaden 1 / 61231 Bad Nauheim

Event organisation

Matthias Baumann | © Magistrat

Matthias Baumann

Culture and Sports

+49 (0) 6032 343-364 +49 (0) 6032 343-373 +49 (0) 151 1470 1514 matthias.baumann@bad-nauheim.de Parkstraße 40/ Zimmer 2.05
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Tourist Information

Information material, ticket sales or guided tours - the Tourist Information Bad Nauheim offers a wide range of services and is open seven days a week.
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