OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Experience three days of classic hits at Elvis: The Summer Festival, celebrating rock and roll and music history. A massive line-up of 14 Elvis tribute artists will be performing a variety of his songs with special appearances along the way. The festival will take place from Thursday-Saturday, June 25-27, 2026, at the Circle Square Cultural Center, 8395 SW 80th St., Ocala.
The lineup for these performances includes Ultimate Elvis Champions, World Champions and Grand Champions with Tom Brown as host throughout the festival and live music by The Infinit-E Band. Ultimate Elvis Champions will include Dean Z, Cote Deonath, Dwight Icenhower, Jimmy Holmes, Bill Cherry and Vic Trevino. World Champions will include Diogo Light and Ted Torres. Grand Champions will include Alex Mitchell, Austin Irby, Matt Stone and Finley Watkins. Impersonators Sebastian Garland and Dorian Alberti are among the special guests.
Thursday night’s show begins at 7:30 p.m. and will showcase “Now That’s What I Call Elvis!”, featuring Elvis’s biggest hits and top-chart anthems. Weekend extras of the day include an extra afternoon performance at 2 p.m. with five tribute artists who will perform the tunes of their favorite Elvis era. It also includes “Elvis Mystery Karaoke” that will take place 30 minutes after the evening performance.
Friday afternoon’s show will begin at 2 p.m. to showcase “Elvis ’57 to ’72.” This performance will pay tribute to his nights in Jacksonville from 1957 and 1972, highlighting Florida performances 15 years apart. There will be another performance on Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. for “E.P.I.C.” This is a concert experience inspired by Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis project where guests will experience intense light, music and movement to recreate some of The King’s iconic concert moments. Weekend extras for this day include the late-night “Elvis Undercover”, in which guests will experience a deep dive into the songs he didn’t write but performed with just as much soul.
Saturday afternoon’s performance will take place at 2 p.m. and showcase “Elvis: The Tiger Man.” This performance will feature tributes to Elvis’ concert eras from Vegas in 1969, the Summer Festival Concert in 1972, Vegas in 1974 and On Tour in 1977. Following this performance is the Saturday evening performance at 7:30 p.m. that will showcase “Elvis: On Tour.” This show will pay tribute to his live concert experiences inspired by a 1972 documentary.
For those who want to experience this festival in a fun, open-air way, there will be a Saturday morning experience from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. “Elvis on the Square” will bring the festivities to The Town Square at Circle Square Commons, 8405 SW 80th St, Ocala. Guests can experience live Elvis-inspired performances alongside a classic car show to capture the feel of the era. Food trucks will also be on-site with delectable treats to enjoy while jamming out in the area. This will be free and open to the public so everyone can experience a morning of Elvis classics.
Beyond the concerts, guests can also enjoy a unique experience with “Cruisin’ with the King.” This scenic river cruise will be hosted by Jon Semmes and bring live Elvis music to scenic Florida springs and waterways. Guests will experience up-close performances, storytelling and singalongs. River cruises will take place on Wednesday, June 24 at 3 p.m. and Thursday, June 25 at 9 a.m. at the North Florida Boat Ramp, 12196 S Williams St. in Dunnellon. The Wednesday cruise will feature Riley Jenkins and Austin Irby while the Thursday cruise will feature Finley Watkins.
Tickets are available to purchase for individual sale, weekend passes and the river cruise. Tickets for individual seating are between $15-$55 depending on seating. Tickets for weekend passes are sold out, and individual tickets are selling fast. Tickets for the river cruise are $37.75 for Wednesday and $26.75 for Thursday with limited seats remaining. Purchase tickets for the concerts here or for the river cruise here.
