Unique encounters with contemporary witnesses, celebration night, fan market, classic car parade, music contest - you can only find this at the Elvis Festival in Bad Nauheim. The 23rd festival will take place from 15 to 17 August 2025.
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 celebration night. 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.
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 celebration night, 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 will be available from 21 March 2025 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.
The pre-sale has started – secure your ticket now.
What to expect at the 23rd European Elvis Festival – the release of the full programme will follow.
Inspire the audience with your music at the festival.
Elvis' European Home Bad Nauheim is once again looking for the best singers and bands in Europe to bring a tribute to Elvis to the stage with their music! Whether groups or individual artists, whether rock'n'roll, swing, folk music, classical or blues – everyone can apply!
We are looking for the best interpretations of Elvis songs. No jumpsuits – but good music, good singing and a good show! A jury will make the preselection from all the applicants and the best will be allowed to perform as part of the live programme at the 22nd European Elvis Festival in Bad Nauheim. There, the audience will decide on the three podium places. The starting places will be drawn by lot.
Helpful information and tips for planning your festival visit.
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.
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