

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 19th Annual Branson Elvis Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: The 19th Annual Branson Elvis™ Festival takes place at the Pepsi Legends Theater, May 1-3, 2026. The highlight of the festival, the Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™, will begin with the semi-final round on Saturday, May 2nd at 3 pm and conclude with the finals on Sunday, May 3rd at 2pm. This contest is one of a select few tribute competitions sanctioned by Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. and is hosted by Ryan Pelton. 

Contestants will be judged on vocals, appearance, and stage presence. The winner of the Branson contest will receive a prize package and the opportunity to compete in the 2026 Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™ finals presented by Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. The finals are held in Memphis, Tennessee during Elvis Week, August 8-16, 2026. 

We will be kicking off the festivities Friday afternoon on May 1st, with DEAN Z hosting a show at 2pm at the Clay Cooper Theater. The Elvis Meet &amp; Greet will take place at 5:30pm Friday evening back at the Pepsi Legends Theater. This is your opportunity to get to know the contestants and to have some fun! Legends in Concert takes the stage at 8pm that evening featuring tributes to Pat Benatar, Shania Twain, The Blues Brothers™, and the “king of rock ‘n roll”, Elvis Presley. 

Make plans to join us in the lobby of the theater for our Elvis Vendor Fair on Saturday, May 2nd from 9am – 4pm. This is a terrific opportunity to mingle with other Elvis fans and shop for unique Elvis items. You are sure to spot many of the contestants also! Saturday afternoon at 3pm the Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest SEMI-FINALS will determine which of the contestants return for the finals on Sunday. After the semi-finals, Cote Deonath, 2023 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist title winner, takes the stage at 8pm, featuring his electrifying tribute show, “The Ultimate Elvis Concert”. This show will transport the audience back to rock ‘n’ roll’s golden era and promises an unforgettable evening with timeless hits and mesmerizing performances.

Sunday morning, May 3rd at 11:00AM, Ryan Pelton presents an intimate musical journey featuring the gospel music that inspired the King of Rock-n-Roll, Elvis Presley! Performed and narrated by Ryan and joined by The Peltones Gospel Quartet, featuring uplifting gospel music and memories from Elvis Presley’s life, as well as stories from Ryan’s 28+ year career as an Elvis Tribute Artist. 

The festival concludes Sunday afternoon at 2pm with the Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest FINALS determining who wins the title as well as the opportunity to compete in the 2026 Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™ in Memphis, Tennessee in August!
For more information, call 417-339-3003 or visit the website: www.bransonelvisfestival.com
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/branson/19th-annual-branson-elvis-festival/200029829363936
- **Event Categories**: Art, Contests, Festivals, Theatre, Concerts, Music, Entertainment, Meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.bransonelvisfestival.com/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=branson-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Branson
- **state**: MO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Pepsi Legends Theater 1600 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO, United States, Missouri 65616
- **lat**: 36.64107
- **long**: -93.24763
- **full address**: Pepsi Legends Theater 1600 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO, United States, Missouri 65616

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Legends in Concert Branson (https://allevents.in/org/legends-in-concert-branson/13888780)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Pepsi Legends Theater 1600 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO, United States, Missouri 65616
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Legends in Concert Branson
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Art, Contests, Festivals, Theatre, Concerts, Music, Entertainment, Meetups
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 19th Annual Branson Elvis Festival ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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