A Homage to the King of Rock 'n' Roll
At the European Elvis Festival guests from all over the world celebrate their idol with famous cover bands, Elvis movies, Cadillacs and much more.
European Elvis Festival
The next festival takes place from August 18 to 20, 2023.
Who wouldn't want to travel back in time when Elvis lived? Once a year, always around the time of his death, August 16th, the peaceful spa town turned into a sea of Cadillacs, petticoats and Elvis quiffs. Rock 'n' roll is the whole town's attitude to life and sound.
With numerous events, well-known artists, guided tours with anecdotes around the locations in Elvis' “European Home” and of course a lot of live music the weekend will be a memorable experience. Every year guests from all over the world come to celebrate their idol together. But the festival, which has existed since 2002, is not only something for fans of the King. The special spirit invites young and old to an unforgettable visit. Discover Elvis' “European Home” and celebrate the King of Rock 'n' Roll with guests from all over the world.
Tickets
Tickets will be available from Monday, 15 May 2023, from 10 a.m. at all known Reservix advance booking offices or can be purchased online at the ticket shop (see link below) and at the Tourist Information Bad Nauheim.
Ticket presale
The ticket presale starts on Monday, May 15 2023 at 10 a.m. in the online ticket shop.
Programme schedule 2023
What to expect at the 21st European Elvis Festival.
Programme on Wednesday, August 16
5 p.m.
Guided Tour Elvis - the King in Bad Nauheim
First timer or returnee? No matter which one - the tour will take you back to 1958-1960! Follow his footsteps through the spa town and learn where Elvis lived, what the famous record cover is all about and where you can still find his favorite chocolate cake today.
Tourist Information, 8,50 €
First timer or returnee? No matter which one - the tour will take you back to 1958-1960! Follow his footsteps through the spa town and learn where Elvis lived, what the famous record cover is all about and where you can still find his favorite chocolate cake today.
Tourist Information, 8,50 €
Programme on Friday, August 18
11 a.m.
Guided Tour Elvis - the King in Bad Nauheim
First timer or returnee? No matter which one - the tour will take you back to 1958-1960! Follow his footsteps through the spa town and learn where Elvis lived, what the famous record cover is all about and where you can still find his favorite chocolate cake today.
Tourist Information, 8,50 €
First timer or returnee? No matter which one - the tour will take you back to 1958-1960! Follow his footsteps through the spa town and learn where Elvis lived, what the famous record cover is all about and where you can still find his favorite chocolate cake today.
Tourist Information, 8,50 €
3:30 p.m.
Explosion Rockets
This years musical opening will be performed by the top rock'n'roll band from the Netherlands who already attended in 2022. Don't forget your dancing shoes when it's time to Rock'n'Roll!
Festival Centre Hotel Dolce / open air stage, included in day ticket
This years musical opening will be performed by the top rock'n'roll band from the Netherlands who already attended in 2022. Don't forget your dancing shoes when it's time to Rock'n'Roll!
Festival Centre Hotel Dolce / open air stage, included in day ticket
4 p.m.
Opening Film - Elvis On Tour
Elvis' 1973 Golden Globe-winning documentary will turn fans in to the mood for the festival weekend.
Festival Centre Trinkkuranlage / open air stage, included in day ticket
Elvis' 1973 Golden Globe-winning documentary will turn fans in to the mood for the festival weekend.
Festival Centre Trinkkuranlage / open air stage, included in day ticket
6 p.m.
Official festival opening
Welcome! Bienvenue! Bienvenidos! Herzlich Willkommen!
The city of Bad Nauheim, the artists and the Elvis-Presley-Gesellschaft e. V. welcome all fans to the 21st European Elvis Festival!
Festival Centre Trinkkuranlage, included in day ticket
Welcome! Bienvenue! Bienvenidos! Herzlich Willkommen!
The city of Bad Nauheim, the artists and the Elvis-Presley-Gesellschaft e. V. welcome all fans to the 21st European Elvis Festival!
Festival Centre Trinkkuranlage, included in day ticket
7 p.m.
Reading of the Wetterauer Authors Club
Rock'n'roll between the lines: Authors from the Wetterau read from their literary works on, yes, Elvis!
Public library in Bad Nauheim, included in day ticket
Rock'n'roll between the lines: Authors from the Wetterau read from their literary works on, yes, Elvis!
Public library in Bad Nauheim, included in day ticket
8 p.m
Elvis Party with Gabor Lantos & The Explosion Rockets
Friday night is THE festival party night! Gabor Lantos, winner of the EEF-Music-Contest 2022, won't miss this chance to heat up the party mood tonight! And of course the "Explosion Rockets" will rock the stage, which means: no pair of dancing feet will stand still!
Festival Centre Trinkkuranlage, 25 € (free seating / admission from 7 p.m.)
Friday night is THE festival party night! Gabor Lantos, winner of the EEF-Music-Contest 2022, won't miss this chance to heat up the party mood tonight! And of course the "Explosion Rockets" will rock the stage, which means: no pair of dancing feet will stand still!
Festival Centre Trinkkuranlage, 25 € (free seating / admission from 7 p.m.)
10 p.m.
Elvis Vinyl…..the party goes on
Haven't danced enough? Still feel like partying? Then head down to Hotel Dolce's Pub where the party goes on.
Festival Centre Hotel Dolce / Pub, 5 € (Tickets at the box office only)
Haven't danced enough? Still feel like partying? Then head down to Hotel Dolce's Pub where the party goes on.
Festival Centre Hotel Dolce / Pub, 5 € (Tickets at the box office only)
Programme on Saturday, August 19
11 a.m.
Guided Tour Elvis - the King in Bad Nauheim
First timer or returnee? No matter which one - the tour will take you back to 1958-1960! Follow his footsteps through the spa town and learn where Elvis lived, what the famous record cover is all about and where you can still find his favorite chocolate cake today.
Tourist Information, 8,50 €
First timer or returnee? No matter which one - the tour will take you back to 1958-1960! Follow his footsteps through the spa town and learn where Elvis lived, what the famous record cover is all about and where you can still find his favorite chocolate cake today.
Tourist Information, 8,50 €
11 a.m.
Drawing the King - drawing course for real fans
The drawing course for real fans! Austrian born Roswitha Bucher-Sakowski firmly belongs to the festivals circle of artists with her enriching works of art. She would like to give you the opportunity to bring the King on paper or canvas and take him home with you!
Festival Centre Trinkkuranlage / Gallery, 5 € (Tickets at the box office only)
The drawing course for real fans! Austrian born Roswitha Bucher-Sakowski firmly belongs to the festivals circle of artists with her enriching works of art. She would like to give you the opportunity to bring the King on paper or canvas and take him home with you!
Festival Centre Trinkkuranlage / Gallery, 5 € (Tickets at the box office only)
11:30 a.m.
Music Contest
For the seventh time in a row european singers and bands are sought out. Who will bring the best tribute to Elvis on stage with their music this year? Whether groups or individual artists, whether rock'n'roll, swing, blues, folk or classical music - there is no limit to the musical diversity! We are looking for the best interpreters of Elvis songs. No jumpsuits - only good music, good singing and a good show! The pre-selected applicants will be allowed to perform live during the 21st European Elvis Festival 2023 in Bad Nauheim. The festivals live audience then gets to choose their favourite candidates for the prize giving.
Festival Centre Hotel Dolce / open air stage, included in day ticket
For the seventh time in a row european singers and bands are sought out. Who will bring the best tribute to Elvis on stage with their music this year? Whether groups or individual artists, whether rock'n'roll, swing, blues, folk or classical music - there is no limit to the musical diversity! We are looking for the best interpreters of Elvis songs. No jumpsuits - only good music, good singing and a good show! The pre-selected applicants will be allowed to perform live during the 21st European Elvis Festival 2023 in Bad Nauheim. The festivals live audience then gets to choose their favourite candidates for the prize giving.
Festival Centre Hotel Dolce / open air stage, included in day ticket
12:30 p.m.
Music Contest
Festival Centre Hotel Dolce / open air stage by the sycamore trees, included in day ticket
Festival Centre Hotel Dolce / open air stage by the sycamore trees, included in day ticket
1 p.m.
Start of the classic cars on tour, From Bad Nauheim to Friedberg
Marvel at the jewels of the road with lots of chrome and whitewall tires! The Classic Cars start their tour across the city to Friedberg and are expected back by 2:30 pm.
Marvel at the jewels of the road with lots of chrome and whitewall tires! The Classic Cars start their tour across the city to Friedberg and are expected back by 2:30 pm.
1:30 p.m.
Music Contest
Festival Centre Hotel Dolce / open air stage, included in day ticket
Festival Centre Hotel Dolce / open air stage, included in day ticket
2:30 p.m.
Music Contest
Festival Centre Hotel Dolce / open air stage by the sycamore trees, included in day ticket
Festival Centre Hotel Dolce / open air stage by the sycamore trees, included in day ticket
2:30 p.m.
Return of the classic cars on tour
Aalong Terassenstraße to the Festival Centre Hotel Dolce / Sycamore yard
Aalong Terassenstraße to the Festival Centre Hotel Dolce / Sycamore yard
3:30 p.m.
Music Contest
Festival Centre Hotel Dolce / open air stage, included in day ticket
Festival Centre Hotel Dolce / open air stage, included in day ticket
4:30 p.m.
Music Contest
Festival Centre Hotel Dolce / open air stage by the sycamore trees, included in day ticket
Festival Centre Hotel Dolce / open air stage by the sycamore trees, included in day ticket
5:30 p.m.
Music Contest
Festival Centre Hotel Dolce / open air stage, included in day ticket
Festival Centre Hotel Dolce / open air stage, included in day ticket
6:30 p.m.
Music Contest
Festival Centre Hotel Dolce / open air stage by the sycamore trees, included in day ticket
Festival Centre Hotel Dolce / open air stage by the sycamore trees, included in day ticket
8 p.m.
„This Is The Story“ – An Evening with Sam Thompson and Jim Brown (musical director Roman Leon Weiss)
Experience an unforgettable evening with Sam Thompson and Jim Brown in the special open-air ambience of the Trinkkuranlage: With his incredible voice Jim Brown is sure to provides goose bumps. Sam Thompson will share his special memories from his life with Elvis.
Festival Centre Trinkkuranlage / open air stage, from 45 €, free seating, admission fom 7 p.m.
Experience an unforgettable evening with Sam Thompson and Jim Brown in the special open-air ambience of the Trinkkuranlage: With his incredible voice Jim Brown is sure to provides goose bumps. Sam Thompson will share his special memories from his life with Elvis.
Festival Centre Trinkkuranlage / open air stage, from 45 €, free seating, admission fom 7 p.m.
followed by
Elvis - Memories, Candlelight and Music
After the live show with Sam Thompson and Jim Brown the evening will come to an end with Elvis and candlelight! Everyone is welcome to join!
Festival Centre Trinkkuranlage / open air stage, free entrance & free seating
After the live show with Sam Thompson and Jim Brown the evening will come to an end with Elvis and candlelight! Everyone is welcome to join!
Festival Centre Trinkkuranlage / open air stage, free entrance & free seating
Programme on Sunday, August 20
10:30 a.m.
3rd place Music Contest
For the seventh time in a row european singers and bands are sought out. Who will bring the best tribute to Elvis on stage with their music this year? Whether groups or individual artists, whether rock'n'roll, swing, blues, folk or classical music - there is no limit to the musical diversity! We are looking for the best interpreters of Elvis songs. No jumpsuits - only good music, good singing and a good show! The pre-selected applicants will be allowed to perform live during the 21st European Elvis Festival 2023 in Bad Nauheim. The festivals live audience then gets to choose their favourite candidates for the prize giving.
Festival Centre Hotel Dolce / open air stage (included in day ticket)
For the seventh time in a row european singers and bands are sought out. Who will bring the best tribute to Elvis on stage with their music this year? Whether groups or individual artists, whether rock'n'roll, swing, blues, folk or classical music - there is no limit to the musical diversity! We are looking for the best interpreters of Elvis songs. No jumpsuits - only good music, good singing and a good show! The pre-selected applicants will be allowed to perform live during the 21st European Elvis Festival 2023 in Bad Nauheim. The festivals live audience then gets to choose their favourite candidates for the prize giving.
Festival Centre Hotel Dolce / open air stage (included in day ticket)
11 a.m.
Guided Tour Elvis - the King in Bad Nauheim
First timer or returnee? No matter which one - the tour will take you back to 1958-1960! Follow his footsteps through the spa town and learn where Elvis lived, what the famous record cover is all about and where you can still find his favorite chocolate cake today.
Tourist Information, 8,50 €
First timer or returnee? No matter which one - the tour will take you back to 1958-1960! Follow his footsteps through the spa town and learn where Elvis lived, what the famous record cover is all about and where you can still find his favorite chocolate cake today.
Tourist Information, 8,50 €
11:45 a.m.
2nd place Music Contest
Festival Centre Hotel Dolce / open air stage, included in day ticket
Festival Centre Hotel Dolce / open air stage, included in day ticket
12 noon
Talkshow with Sam Thompson and Estelle Brown
Estelle Brown and Sam Thompson will answer any questions fans may have, up close and personal, in a relaxed atmosphere.
Festival Centre Hotel Dolce / Art Nouveau Theater, 35 € (free seating, admission from 11:30 a.m.)
Estelle Brown and Sam Thompson will answer any questions fans may have, up close and personal, in a relaxed atmosphere.
Festival Centre Hotel Dolce / Art Nouveau Theater, 35 € (free seating, admission from 11:30 a.m.)
starting 12 noon
Sunday open for sale
Downtown Bad Nauheim
Downtown Bad Nauheim
1 p.m.
Winner of the Music Contest
Festival Centre Hotel Dolce / open air stage, included in day ticket
Festival Centre Hotel Dolce / open air stage, included in day ticket
1:30 p.m.
Celebration Of Life: In Memory Of Lisa Marie
"Celebration of Life: In Memory of Lisa Marie" will feature Estelle Brown along with Jim "The King" Brown and Sam Thompson. They will provide unforgettable musical moments under the direction of Roman Leon Weiss.
Festival Centre Trinkkuranlage / open air stage, 49 € (free seating, admission from 12:30 p.m.)
"Celebration of Life: In Memory of Lisa Marie" will feature Estelle Brown along with Jim "The King" Brown and Sam Thompson. They will provide unforgettable musical moments under the direction of Roman Leon Weiss.
Festival Centre Trinkkuranlage / open air stage, 49 € (free seating, admission from 12:30 p.m.)
2:30 p.m.
Peggy Sue Vintage fashion show
What would an Elvis festival be without the original look of the 50s and 60s? With fashion and lifestyle from the Rock 'n' Roll era, the fashion show by Frankfurt web designer and DJ Angi Henn, aka "Peggy Sue Vintage", brings authentic outfits to the stage. Starting with original petticoats, blouses and fishnet stockings, handbags with bamboo handles and huge orchid hair clips. Not to forget the pomade for men's quiffs!
Festival Centre Hotel Dolce / on the terrace, included in dayticket
What would an Elvis festival be without the original look of the 50s and 60s? With fashion and lifestyle from the Rock 'n' Roll era, the fashion show by Frankfurt web designer and DJ Angi Henn, aka "Peggy Sue Vintage", brings authentic outfits to the stage. Starting with original petticoats, blouses and fishnet stockings, handbags with bamboo handles and huge orchid hair clips. Not to forget the pomade for men's quiffs!
Festival Centre Hotel Dolce / on the terrace, included in dayticket
3 p.m.
Autograph session with Estelle Brown, Sam Thompson and Jim "The King" Brown
During the autograph session, all fans have the chance to take home a personally dedicated souvenir of their own!
Festival Centre Trinkkuranlage / Great hall (Interior entrance), included in day ticket
During the autograph session, all fans have the chance to take home a personally dedicated souvenir of their own!
Festival Centre Trinkkuranlage / Great hall (Interior entrance), included in day ticket
3:30 p.m.
Classic Cars Award and drawing the winners
The favorite four wheels are chosen by now and receive their Awards!
Festival Centre Hotel Dolce / open air stage, included in day ticket
The favorite four wheels are chosen by now and receive their Awards!
Festival Centre Hotel Dolce / open air stage, included in day ticket
3:45 p.m.
Explosion Rockets
The Explosion Rockets will rock the stage again today!
Festival Centre Hotel Dolce / open air stage, included in day ticket
The Explosion Rockets will rock the stage again today!
Festival Centre Hotel Dolce / open air stage, included in day ticket
4:30 p.m.
Elvis - Film by Buz Luhrmann with Austin Butler - Official Festival Closure
After three wonderful days the EEF comes to an end - but not without ELVIS!
Festival Centre Hotel Dolce / open air stage, included in day ticket
After three wonderful days the EEF comes to an end - but not without ELVIS!
Festival Centre Hotel Dolce / open air stage, included in day ticket
All around your visit
Helpful info & tips for planning your festival visit.
IMPRESSIONS
Event organization
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
Bad Nauheim Stadtmarketing und Tourismus GmbH
+49 (0) 6032 92 992-0 +49 (0) 151 46 17 39 15 (WhatsApp) info@bad-nauheim.de In den Kolonnaden 1 / 61231 Bad NauheimEvent organisation
Matthias Baumann