Holiday Lighting Weekend

Thursday, November 20

AFTERNOON CHRISTMAS TOURS

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Graceland Mansion
TICKETS: Adults: $100 / Youth: $69.50 (5-10); Children 4 and under free BUY TICKETS
Enjoy the beauty of Graceland decorated for the holidays during these afternoon tours of Graceland Mansion, featuring live tour guides sharing stories about what it was like spending the holidays with the King of Rock 'n' Roll. The tour ticket includes access to Elvis Presley's Memphis and a tour of Elvis' airplanes.

GRACELAND HOLIDAY LIGHTING CEREMONY

6:00 PM | Graceland Plaza Green, Elvis Presley's Memphis
FREE
The public is invited to join us for our annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony as we "flip the switch" on Elvis' Christmas lights. Watch as hundreds of blue Christmas lights, the life-size nativity scene, Santa and sleigh decorations, and more come to life. Flipping the switch this year will be players from the University of Memphis Football Team - Brendon Lewis, Chris Adams, Greg Desrosiers, William Whitlow, Arrington Maiden, and AJ Hill - plus the U of M Spirit Squad and Pouncer. For those who can't be in Memphis, the ceremony will stream live online HERE.

SANTA PHOTOS + KIDS CRAFTS

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Enesco Gallery & Gift Shop, Graceland Crossing
FREE
Immediately following the Lighting Ceremony, join us for photos with Santa and kids' crafts at the Enesco Gallery & Gift Shop which features the world’s largest display of Department 56 lit villages, including a 7-level display of nearly 300 pieces dating back to the 1980s, and a whimsical recreation of Graceland.

NIGHTTIME CHRISTMAS TOURS

Tours begin at 6:45 PM | Graceland Mansion
Silver Bells and Blue Christmas Package Exclusive
A nighttime Christmas tour reserved exclusively for package holders. Enjoy a tour throughout the house  to see what is was like to spend Christmas at Graceland with Elvis. As an added bonus, Silver Bells package holders will also receive a photo opportunity as well. Silver Bells artifact photos will be emailed the following week. 

CHRISTMAS CANDLELIT CONCERT

10:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Graceland's Chapel in the Woods
Silver Bells Package Exclusive 
Surrounded by the tranquil setting of Graceland's Chapel in the Woods, guests will hear Elvis' holiday classics on piano by Terry Mike Jeffrey. There’s no better way to spend a magical holiday evening at Graceland.

Friday, November 21

By request: Preshow lunch

11:00 AM | Guest House Theater
Silver Bells and Blue Christmas Package Exclusive
Indulge in a plated lunch just prior to the By Request show.

by request: dueling piano show

12:30 PM | Guest House Theater
TICKETS: $29 (includes taxes & fees) BUY TICKETS
Also available through a Silver Bells or Blue Christmas Package
A new event this year, the By Request: Dueling Piano show features Terry Mike Jeffrey and Scot Durham playing some Elvis Christmas classics and taking live audience requests as you watch them play (duel) live on their individual pianos. This is a fun, family-friendly holiday performance you won’t want to miss. 

AFTERNOON CHRISTMAS TOURS

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Graceland Mansion
TICKETS: Adults: $100 / Youth: $69.50 (5-10); Children 4 and under free BUY TICKETS
Enjoy the beauty of Graceland decorated for the holidays during these afternoon tours of Graceland Mansion, featuring live tour guides throughout the mansion sharing stories about what it was like spending the holidays with the King of Rock 'n' Roll at Graceland. The tour ticket includes daytime access to Elvis Presley’s Memphis and a tour of Elvis’ airplanes.

JINGLE & MINGLE PreSHOW RECEPTION

5:00 PM | Lightning Lounge, Elvis Presley Memphis
Silver Bells and Blue Christmas Package Exclusive
Slip into your seasonal best and step into a life size Christmas card photo op, plus enjoy a few holiday sweet and delectable treats prior to the show. 

CHRISTMAS UVIP TOURS

Evening Tours - Select times available | Graceland Mansion
TICKETS: $300 Per Person (All Ages) BUY TICKETS
Enjoy live tour guides sharing memories about Elvis spending Christmas at Graceland, exploring the grounds after hours, seeing the beautiful lights. Holiday Photo Ops will be available inside and outside Graceland Mansion. Get more details here. Please note that some of these tours will conflict with evening events. You will not be able to attend both.

A ROCKIN’ MEMPHIS CHRISTMAS CONCERT

7:00 PM SHOW | 6:00 PM DOORS | Graceland Soundstage
TICKETS: $75, $65.50, $41.50 (includes taxes & fees) BUY TICKETS
Also available through a Silver Bells or Blue Christmas Package
A rockin' holiday tribute to The Killer, The Man in Black, The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, and The Father of Rockabilly! This stellar show features tributes by Cliff Wright as Johnny Cash, Jacob Toliver as Jerry Lee Lewis, Chris Wren as Carl Perkins, and 2008 Ultimate winner Brandon Bennett as Elvis Presley. Join the excitement as they rip up the stage in a holiday show like you have never seen before with an array of classic hits and heartwarming holiday songs in an unmistakable rockabilly style.

Saturday, November 22

LUNCH, THEN LEARN

11:30 AM | Guest House Theater
Silver Bells and Blue Christmas Package Exclusive
Test your knowledge before you get schooled at Elvis 101 with fun trivia with Elvis Radio DJ Big Jim - plus enjoy a delicious box lunch. 

ELVIS 101 

12:30 PM | Guest House Theater
TICKETS: $15 (includes taxes) BUY TICKETS
Also available through a Silver Bells or Blue Christmas Package
Featuring artifacts from Graceland’s Archives, enjoy an exclusive artifact Show and Tell with Angie Marchese, VP of Archives & Exhibits. Get an up close look at rarely displayed items and learn more about Elvis and Graceland through the history of these priceless artifacts in our collection. 

AFTERNOON CHRISTMAS TOURS

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Graceland Mansion
TICKETS: Adults: $100 / Youth: $69.50 (5-10); Children 4 and under free BUY TICKETS
Enjoy the beauty of Graceland decorated for the holidays during these afternoon tours of Graceland Mansion, featuring live tour guides throughout the mansion sharing stories about what it was like spending the holidays with the King of Rock 'n' Roll at Graceland. The tour ticket includes daytime access to Elvis Presley’s Memphis and a tour of Elvis’ airplanes.

CHRISTMAS UVIP TOURS

Evening Tours - Select times available | Graceland Mansion
TICKETS: $300 Per Person (All Ages) BUY TICKETS
Enjoy live tour guides sharing memories about Elvis spending Christmas at Graceland, exploring the grounds after hours, seeing the beautiful lights, and more! Holiday photo opportunities will be available inside and outside Graceland Mansion. Get more details here. Please note that some of these tours conflict with the evening concert. You will not be able to attend both.

SNOWMAN LEAGUE SUPPER 

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Presley Motors
Silver Bells Package Exclusive
Prior to the evening show, join us in Presley Motors for a holiday buffet created by our award-winning Guest House culinary team. Enjoy savory and delectable dinner offerings, followed by a rare evening opportunity to enjoy our new Colonel Parker exhibit for some "members only" surprise and delight!

DEAN Z'S ULTIMATE ELVIS CHRISTMAS

7:00 PM SHOW | 6:00 PM DOORS | Graceland Soundstage
TICKETS: $75, $65.50, $41.50 BUY TICKETS
Also available through a Silver Bells or Blue Christmas Package
Ultimate Elvis winner Dean Z sings your favorite Elvis holiday hits alongside his high-energy 11-piece band and the beautiful Dynamite Singers! A performance of Elvis’s rock 'n' roll, rockabilly, and Christmas classics, guaranteed to get you into the holiday spirit!

Details, guests, and information are subject to change.