Explore the Parkes Elvis Festival with like-minded fans (Jan 2026)
Head to Parkes in January 2026 for the annual Elvis Festival, celebrating the King of Rock with a fun-filled line up of events. Recognised as one of the top three Festivals and Events in Australia, the annual Parkes Elvis Festival is held every year in the second week of January, co-inciding with "The King's" birthday.
The Festival, celebrating its 33rd year in 2026 features a jam-packed program of events including look-a-like contests, the beloved Street Parade, displays of Elvis artefacts, an absolutely amazing Gospel Service (where you'll enjoy priority seating), vintage cars, Miss Priscilla competition and so much more.
Our host has hand-picked the best of the festival program, securing tickets to the best concerts in Parkes. You'll be nothin' but a hound dog, crying all the time, if you miss out!
The theme for the 2026 Festival is Love Me Tender!
Call 1300 414 198 to hold your place on this fun-filled musical getaway!
- 4 nights' accommodation in Cowra (multiple motels of similar standard are used)
- Sydney and Cowra Transfers
- Cowra and Parkes Transfers
- 4 Breakfasts
- 2 Dinners
- Friday Ticket to Ultimate Elvis Festival
- Friday Dinner and Show in Cowra
- Sunday Feature Concert series
- Parkes Elvis Festival Programme
- Priority Seating at Gospel Service
- Tour Guide
Your fare excludes:
- Airfares are not included
- Travel Insurance is highly recommended
DAY 1 – THURSDAY 8 JANUARY 2026
- 7:30am - Meet in the foyer of Ibis Sydney Airport Motel ( 205 O'Riordan St, Mascot NSW 2020)
- 8:00am - Depart Ibis Sydney Airport
- 8:45am - Pickup at Strathfield Train Station (Stand A, Northern side of station on Everton Rd Western End)
- 9:15am - Pickup at Blacktown Train Station( Stand D Bus Zone)
- 10:00am - Pickup at Penrith Train Station(Stand F, Western End of Bus Zone)
- 11:30am - Pickup at Lithgow Train Station
- 11:45am- Lunch at Lithgow Workers Club (own expenses)
- 4:30pm - Transfer to Motel in Cowra
- 6:00pm - Dinner at The Imperial Hotel
DAY 2 – FRIDAY 9 JANUARY 2026
- 7:40am - Depart Motel
- 8:00am - Breakfast at Cowra Bowling & Recreation Club
- 8:45am - Depart for Parkes
- 11:00am - Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Heat at Parkes Leagues Club
- 4:00pm - Depart Cooke Park, Parkes for Cowra
- 5:00pm - Drop off at Club Cowra or nearby motels
- 6:30pm - Dinner & Show: Elvis starring Sheryl Scarkie at Club Cowra – Services Club
DAY 3 – SATURDAY 10 JANUARY 2026
- 6:40am - Depart Motel
- 7:00am - Breakfast at Cowra Bowling & Recreation Club
- 7:45am - Depart for Parkes
- 9:00am - Arrive at Cooke Park, Parkes
- 10:00am - Elvis Street Parade along Clarinda St, Parkes
- 4:00pm - Depart Parkes
- 5:30pm - Arrive back at motel in Cowra
- 6:30pm - Dinner at Club Cowra – Services Club
DAY 4 – SUNDAY 11 JANUARY 2026
- 5:45am - Depart Motel
- 6:00am - Breakfast at Cowra Bowling & Recreation Club
- 6:45am - Depart for Parkes
- 8:30am - Gospel Service at Cooke Park, Parkes (Note: Seats not taken by 8:30am will be released to the general public)
- 9:00am - Gospel Service Begins
- 5:30pm - Feature Concert Series at Parkes Leagues Club
- 7:30pm - Depart Parkes for Cowra
- Dinner - At your own choice and expense
DAY 5 – MONDAY 12 JANUARY 2026
- Please have luggage ready before 6:25 AM
- 6:30am - Depart Motel
- 7:00am - Breakfast at Cowra Bowling & Recreation Club
- 8:00am - Depart for Sydney (with comfort stop)
- 10:30am - Drop off at Lithgow Train Station
- 11:30am - Lunch Break (own cost)
- 1:30pm - Drop off at Penrith Train Station
- 2:30pm - Drop off at Strathfield Train Station
- 3:30pm - Final drop off at Ibis Sydney Airport Motel
This itinerary and timings are subject to changes without notice - please use it as a guide. A final itinerary will be provided prior to departure.
Departs Sydney on Thu 8 January - Returns to Sydney on Mon 12 January 2026
- Twin / Double from $2,450 per person
- Solo Traveller from $2,750 per person
Call our experienced Travel Team to book your seat on this fabulous Elvis experience! Call now 1300 414 198
Multiple motels in Cowra are used, with a 3.5 star rating and walking distance to CBD.
PICKUP POINTS / DEPART / RETURN TIMES
- IBIS Airport Sydney: depart Jan at 8:00am | return 12 Jan at 3:30pm
- Strathfield Train Station: depart 8 Jan at 8.45am | return 12 Jan at 2.30pm
- Blacktown Train Station: depart 8 Jan at 9.15am | return No drop off
- Penrith Train Station: depart 8 Jan at 10:00am | return 12 Jan at 3.30pm
- Lithgow Train Station: depart 8 Jan at 11.30am | return 12 Jan at 10.30am
SHOULD I DRESS IN COSTUME FOR THE EVENT?
- The theme for the 2025 Festival is Elvis' Love Me Tender
- Each year festival guests show up in droves, decked to the nines in their finest Elvis and Priscilla attire.
- We want you to make the most of this event, dress up, don't dress up, its up to you.
- Make sure you pack comfortable shoes, sunscreen and a hat.
CAN I BRING MY WHEELIE WALKER
Yes you can!
IMPORTANT INFO
Central West Tours and its affiliated partners will not delay start time of itinerary or guarantee meeting flights or transport arrangements.
Travel at 60 and supplier booking conditions apply.
DEPOSIT: $350pp is due within 7 days of booking.
FINAL PAYMENT: due not later than 10 November 2025.
The itinerary is subject to change. All timings provided are a guide only.