While Graceland has a full schedule of events, local Memphis businesses are getting in on the Elvis fun, too. Here are some of the unofficial special events and deals going on around town. 

photo by Phillip Parker

Visiting from out of town? You might like the Memphis Cheat Sheet, too. 

Unofficial Elvis Week Activities & Events

The Mighty Lights

The bridge light show will honor Elvis by portraying Elvis song lyrics and special effects—like “Love Me Tender” and “Burning Love” on August 9-12 and 14-17.

Backstage Experience Tour at Overton Park Shell

Learn all about the history of the Shell and see never-before-seen photos from the decades of musical history at the Shell’s Backstage Experience tour. I’ve taken it and it’s a must for every Memphis lover or music lover. Email [email protected] to schedule—they’re offering increased availability for Elvis Week 2022.

Elvis “Hound Dog” Tour With Backbeat Tours

See all the major Elvis sites while riding around town on a cool vintage bus. Add-on option for a visit to Lauderdale Courts is available. 

Memphian Theater Elvis Tours

Hear about Elvis’s connection to the Memphian Theater in Overton Square, which movies he watched there and stories that the pros from Playhouse on the Square have researched about Elvis when he would visit the theatre.

Morning ELVIS Movie 

On August 16, Studio on the Square will host a special screening of the ELVIS movie at 9:30 a.m. Doors at 8:30 a.m. and the first 50 fans get a collector goody bag.

Unofficial Elvis Week Specials

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