Elvis Presley’s Graceland Celebrates Elvis’ Birthday with Two New Exhibits

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2:08 PM on Thursday, January 8

The Associated Press

MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 8, 2026--

Graceland is welcoming fans from around the world to Memphis this week as it celebrates Elvis Presley’s birthday with five days of events and the debut of two new exhibits at Elvis: The Entertainer Career Museum at Elvis Presley’s Memphis.

The new EPiC: Elvis Presley in ConcertExhibit is inspired by Baz Luhrmann’s new film of the same name which featuring long-lost footage from Presley’s legendary Vegas residency in the 1970s, woven together with rare 16mm footage from Elvis on Tour and treasured 8mm film from the Graceland archive, along with rediscovered recordings of Elvis telling ‘his side of the story.’ The exhibit showcases stagewear, jewelry, guitars, movie posters, and rare performance memorabilia, including several pieces never before displayed – all of which are featured in the film.

Featured items include:

Concho Jumpsuit worn by Elvis; also the first suit seen in EPIC: Elvis Presley in Concert
Red Outfit worn by Elvis during rehearsals for his Las Vegas shows
TCB Sunglasses made by Optique Boutique in California
Black Leather-Like Outfit worn by Elvis at his opening-night after-party on August 10, 1970
Gretsch Country Gentleman Guitar purchased by Elvis Presley in July 1969 and used during his performances in Las Vegas in 1969 and 1970

Also debuting is Elvis 1956, an exhibit exploring the landmark year that took Elvis Presley from hometown sensation to a global superstar. At age 21, Elvis recorded iconic hits like “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Hound Dog,” “Don’t Be Cruel,” and “Blue Suede Shoes,” made historic television appearances, filmed his first movie, Love Me Tender, and participated in the legendary “Million Dollar Quartet” session at Sun Studio.

Artifacts on display include:

Key to the City of Tupelo presented to Elvis during his homecoming show in September 1956
White stage shoes worn by Elvis in Tupelo and many other early concert appearances
Large display of 1956 Elvis memorabilia including fan-made skirt, buttons, lipstick, and RCA record player
Elvis’ First TV Guide cover from September 1956

Both exhibits are now open for touring as part of the Graceland experience in Memphis.

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Photos for 1956 Exhibit:
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Photos for EPiC Exhibit:
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About Graceland and Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.

Elvis Presley’s Graceland, in Memphis, is music’s most important and beloved landmark, with hundreds of thousands of fans from around the world visiting the historic home each year. Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE) manages the operations of Graceland and its related properties, including Elvis Presley's Memphis, Graceland's entertainment and exhibition complex over 200,000 square feet in size; the new 80,000 square feet Graceland Exhibition Center featuring rotating exhibits; the AAA Four Diamond Guest House at Graceland 450-room resort hotel; and the Graceland Archives, featuring thousands of artifacts from Elvis’ home and career. EPE also produces and licenses Elvis-themed live events, tours, and attractions worldwide. Graceland Holdings LLC, led by managing partner Joel Weinshanker, is the majority owner of EPE. Graceland is the only attraction worldwide to ever receive 12 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards including “Best Holiday Historic Home Tour,” “Best Tennessee Attraction and Iconic Landmark,” “Best Musical Attraction,” “Best Historic Southern Attraction,” and the #1 “Iconic American Attraction.” The TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards named Graceland the most popular attraction in Tennessee and one of the top 25 landmarks in the world and Rolling Stone named it one of 10 Great American Music Landmarks. For more information on EPE and Graceland, visit www.graceland.com

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