Elvis Week 2025: Graceland Unveils Star-Studded Lineup and Holiday Festivities

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Elvis Presley, as ever, remains a dynamic force in music and culture even in late 2025. All eyes are on Graceland’s annual calendar. Graceland just unveiled the full schedule for Elvis Week 2025, running August 8–16, with tickets now on sale. This year’s headline: a dazzling lineup featuring live shows, film celebrations, celebrity panels, and the beloved Candlelight Vigil, which draws thousands each year and is set to stream globally. Notable figures confirmed for special appearances include Jerry Schilling, Linda Thompson, Tony Orlando, Brenda Lee, and acclaimed Elvis biographer Peter Guralnick. “A Night in Elvis’ Hollywood” promises stories from co-stars, while the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest draws competitors from around the world. The week is rounded out with fan celebrations, after-parties, and exclusive experiences at The Guest House at Graceland, which has become the center of the action according to Graceland’s latest press release.

The King’s posthumous commercial firepower continues making news. Forbes just released its “Highest Paid Dead Celebrities” for 2025, with Elvis ranking seventh, raking in 17 million dollars this year—a decrease from last year but solid for a legend 48 years gone. The estate remains a powerhouse thanks to music catalog sales, image licensing, and the ever-popular Graceland tours. Riley Keough, Elvis’ granddaughter, continues at the helm; the estate remains fully under family control after quickly quashing a bizarre Graceland identity theft attempt that made headlines earlier this year, as reported by the Elvis Information Network. Only 15% of Elvis Presley Enterprises stays with the family, but Graceland Holdings continues to operate the Memphis site and all associated assets.

This month, Graceland kicks off its holiday season with festivities starting November 20. Expect holiday lights, Christmas tours through the mansion with Elvis family stories, and a new mini-holiday photo session experience. Dean Z’s “Ultimate Elvis Christmas” show will treat fans to both hits and holiday favorites. Graceland’s social media—on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter—has been buzzing with updates and live streams of the mansion’s transformation and ongoing events.

In publishing, Time magazine named Peter Guralnick’s new work, “The Colonel and the King,” as one of 2025’s must-read books, promising more revelations on the Presley-Parker partnership. On the pop culture front, the November issue of Vintage Rock features Elvis on the cover, marking the 70th anniversary of Blue Suede Shoes. Meanwhile, RCA’s major new vinyl and deluxe boxset releases, including remastered vintage live performances and exclusive memorabilia, are highly anticipated for holiday delivery.

The cultural impact continues online and on stage. YouTube and fan-driven platforms are streaming live updates from Graceland. Shows like “One Night in Memphis” on November 22 will celebrate Elvis alongside the legends he jammed with at Sun Records. Elvis’ enduring relevance and economic clout remain secure, echoed both in the headlines and through every blue light strung along the Graceland drive every holiday season.

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