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January 7, 2026 By Roxane Manley

Don’t Forget Your Parkes Elvis Festival Merch: Available during the festival, 2026 Parkes Elvis Festival Official Merchandise range in-store at ‘Elvis Central’ located on Festival Blvd, plus we have an exclusive range only available upstairs at the Parkes Leagues Club during the Feature Concert Shows. Note: Our clothing and souvenir range is available in store only at the Festi­val and is not available online.

 

The NSW TrainLink Elvis Express is proudly supported by Transport for NSW.

Parkes Elvis Express: Let the Festival fun begin! Parkes Railway Station will turn into party central at 3:30pm on Wednesday 7 January when The NSW TrainLink Elvis Express rolls into town. Come along, bring your best dance moves, and welcome the festival crew in true rock ‘n’ roll style.

Amitie: It’s the most wonderful time of the year, it’s the Parkes Elvis Festival 2026 and we are so excited to welcome you all to our fabulous town. Throughout the festival we will be performing practically everywhere so come along, say hi and join in on all of the festival fun.

Parkes Shire Concert Band: Musicians are invited to join the Parkes Shire Con­cert band in the Evolution Mining North­parkes Operations Street Parade on Fes­tival Boulevard. Taking place on Saturday 10 January from 9am – 10am, come along and enjoy the party. Contact Music Director Duncan Clement on 0405 035 164.

Can Assist Parkes: Don’t let those empty bottles and cans go to waste! You can turn your recyclables into real support for coun­try cancer patients by choosing CanAssist at your local Return and Earn machine. A small act can make a big difference.

Bluey Live Interactive Experience: See Bluey and her little sister Bingo during their Live Interactive Experience at Cooke Park Main Stage. Get ready to play Magic As­paragus, Magic Xylophone, Keepy Uppy and more with your favourite Heeler duo. Saturday 10 January, 10:45am on the Cooke Park Main Stage (after the Parade) This is a free event.

Cool Off In The Parkes Region Pools: Including Parkes Aquatic Centre, Peak Hill Pool, Trundle Pool, Tullamore Pool. Kelly Reserve Splash Park, is a free water play area for kids, offering shaded seating and picnic spots. Lake Endeavour is also a scenic spot for swimming, kayaking and picnics surrounded by nature. Pack your swimmers and make a splash. For more information visit: bit.ly/4fWlQzW

Don’t miss your chance to take home a piece of Elvis magic.

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