# Event Details - **Event Name**: Ben Portsmouth: Elvis by Candlelight - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Dec, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat, 19 Dec, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event Description**: Elvis by Candlelight: Ben Portsmouth performs with his Taking Care of Elvis Band at St. Mary's Church for a magical pre-Christmas evening!About this EventCome and be enchanted at an incredible venue as Ben Portsmouth celebrates the work of an iconic showman, at St. Mary's Church, Henley with 'Elvis by Candlelight'.The Church is the ancient Civic Church of Henley-on-Thames dating from 1204. It stands close to Henley Bridge, the River Thames and the site of the present Royal Regatta. It provides the perfect venue for such a special and intimate performance.Ben is thrilled to return to his home-town to perform with his live 9-piece band for what will be a truly memorable evening. The set will include many of Elvis' most-loved Gospel songs.Ben, a multi-talented musician, singer and songwriter had Elvis’s DNA in his blood from an early age. His father was an avid Elvis fan and Ben grew up on a diet of Elvis songs.Having honed his musical talent Ben started his journey as an Elvis Tribute Artist in 2005 when he formed the “Taking care of Elvis” band. Audiences quickly realised that this was someone with a special talent. He looked like Elvis, sang like Elvis and had an on-stage charisma that had audiences believing at times they were watching the King himself. This talent saw Ben rapidly rise through the ranks of Elvis Tribute Artists.In August 2012, Ben made history when he won the Elvis Presley Enterprises Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, which took place in Memphis, crowning Ben as the “Worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist”, the only artist at the time from outside the USA to have won this prestigious title.People from around the globe declare Ben Portsmouth as the closest they have ever seen to Elvis Presley. Social media forums are overwhelmed with fans demanding his return to their country.Ben’s live performance left David Letterman at a loss for words exclaiming, “Oh my God, Oh my God!”, when Ben headlined his show in February of 2013.Witnessing sell-outs globally, Ben is internationally regarded as the best Elvis Tribute in the world today.Doors Open: 5.30pmEveryone to take their seats by 6.15pmShow Starts: 6.30pmPerformance time: 1hr and 30minsIMPORTANT INFORMATION:Seats will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basisThere may be some restricted views. We advise arriving early to ensure best seatsNo food or beverage will be permitted inside the venueBags will be searched prior to entry when checking in. If there should be any refusal, regrettably, the ticket-holder will be refused entryWheelchair access: space is limited, so please contact us prior to booking to ensure these areas are still available. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/67631290-faeb-11f0-815b-398c7ebe8f39-rimg-w1047-h740-dc050304-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/6789fb80-faeb-11f0-8a7d-e569d96139ed-rimg-w522-h740-dc1d1312-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/67bf8a70-faeb-11f0-9a85-3dd248376d4f-rimg-w572-h740-dc170319-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/67dd2490-faeb-11f0-815b-398c7ebe8f39-rimg-w1110-h740-dc040614-gmir.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwQYb4C6gAAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAXojt4U1Mwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQ31g6fbZHo - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/henley-on-thames/ben-portsmouth-elvis-by-candlelight/100001979511135092 - **Event Categories**: music, art, entertainment, candlelight-concerts, business, contests, live-music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 38, max: 38, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Henley-on-Thames - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: St Mary’s Church - **lat**: 51.5377573 - **long**: -0.9017375 - **full address**: St Mary’s Church, Hart Street, Henley-on-Thames, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Ben Portsmouth: Elvis by Candlelight - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/0ceeea9c8bb94f226b77fabf1838aa0fcaca63ac89df7f003bb65ed4c31a4952-rimg-w800-h534-dc050f2d-gmir.jpg?v=1769454960 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Ben Portsmouth: Elvis by Candlelight being held? - **A:** Ben Portsmouth: Elvis by Candlelight takes place on Sat, 19 Dec, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Sat, 19 Dec, 2026 at 08:00 pm at St Mary’s Church, Hart Street, Henley-on-Thames, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Ben Portsmouth: Elvis by Candlelight? - **A:** Ben Portsmouth: Elvis by Candlelight is organized by Taking Care of Elvis. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Ben Portsmouth: Elvis by Candlelight is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Henley-on-Thames, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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