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 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 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.
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 are expected to be available from May 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.
Here you find a preview of the festival highlights. The detailed program is in planning and will be announced here in due time.
Extremely popular is the Music Contest, where individual artists and bands perform their interpretations of Elvis songs on stage. The winner is chosen by the audience. Below you find the winners of the 22nd European Elvis Festival 2024.
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1st winner: E!vis and the Hipshooters
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2nd winner: Peter Delclef
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3rd winner: Oliver Zeuke
Helpful information and tips for planning your festival visit.
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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.
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