The 24th Penticton Elvis Festival: A Tribute to the King of Rock and Roll
The 24th Penticton Elvis Festival, Canada's largest and most established Elvis Presley tribute event, is returning to British Columbia from June 26 to 28. The festival will feature 36 tribute artists from around the globe competing for a chance to advance to the Ultimate Elvis Championships in Memphis, Tennessee. The festivities will take place at Okanagan Lake Park and the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre (PTCC).
The festival will kick off on Friday, June 26, with an opening ceremony at 1 p.m. at Okanagan Lake Park, attended by Penticton Mayor Julius Bloomfield and Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee. The competition will begin with three divisions: Little Kings (ages four to 14), non-professional, and professional.
On Saturday, June 27, the competition continues at Okanagan Lake Park with gates opening at 8 a.m. and performances starting at 9 a.m. Entry to the park for the competition is $35 per day or $50 for both days, payable by cash or card at the gate. Additionally, a headliner show featuring Moses Snow, Emilio Santoro, Bruno Nesci, and the Cadillac Kings & Queens Show Band will take place at the PTCC on Saturday at 8 p.m.
The final day of the festival, Sunday, June 28, will begin with the Gospel Show & Pancake Breakfast at Okanagan Lake Park. The breakfast starts at 7:30 a.m., followed by the show at 9 a.m., dedicated to the memory of festival co-founder Terry Michaels. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to Moog's and Friends Hospice House in Michaels' honor. The competition finals will take place at 2 p.m. at the PTCC, where the 2026 grand champion will be crowned.
An after-party will conclude the festival on Sunday night at the PTCC, starting at 6 p.m. For a detailed schedule of events, visit pentictonelvisfestival.ca.
Don't miss the 24th Penticton Elvis Festival for a weekend filled with electrifying performances, heartfelt tributes, and a celebration of the King of Rock and Roll.