Holiday festivities begin on Thursday, November 19, during Graceland’s annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony.

Holiday celebrations at Elvis Presley’s Graceland kick off with the annual Holiday Lighting Weekend, November 19–21, officially launching the season and honoring the King of Rock ’n’ Roll’s favorite time of year.

Each year, Graceland continues Elvis’ holiday traditions, lining the driveway with hundreds of blue Christmas lights and displaying a life-size nativity scene and Santa and his reindeer on the front lawn. Inside, the mansion is filled with seasonal décor, including Elvis’ traditional red velvet drapes, multiple Christmas trees, and artifacts from Presley family Christmases past. Decorations are installed the week before Thanksgiving and remain on display through Elvis’ birthday on January 8.

Christmas at Graceland festivities include:

Graceland Christmas Tours
November 19–December 23, 2026
For a limited time each year, Graceland offers daily afternoon Christmas tours with live guides sharing stories of Christmas with Elvis at Graceland. Afternoon Christmas tours are $100 for adults; $69.50 for youth. On Wednesday through Sunday nights during the season, guests can also enjoy evening Ultimate VIP Christmas Tours, which offer a small-group experience with a personal tour guide and special photo ops at Graceland Mansion. Tickets are $300 per person.

For visitors planning a holiday getaway, the Graceland Holiday Hotel Package includes two nights at The Guest House at Graceland, afternoon Christmas tours, a Graceland throw, and a 20% discount on the room rate.

Graceland’s Holiday Lighting Weekend
November 19–21, 2026
On Thursday, November 19, at 6 p.m., the public is invited to attend the free annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony as comedian, singer-songwriter, and Elvis fan Matt Mathews flips the switch on Elvis’ holiday lights and decorations. For those who cannot attend in person, it will also be streamed live. Immediately following the ceremony, Santa will be available for free photos at the Enesco Gift Shop and Gallery featuring Department 56, located on the Graceland campus. New this year is Graceland Unwrapped: After Dark, a one-night-only experience at Graceland Mansion on Thursday, November 19, that gives guests an after-hours look at Christmas in Elvis’ home. Guests take in the sights, sounds, and scents of the season, with stories, artifacts, and details shared by expert guides. Graceland Unwrapped tickets are $350.

On Friday night, November 20, at 7 p.m., the Jingle Jam Holiday Party at The Guest House at Graceland features dancing and Elvis music from Elvis Radio DJ Argo and Finley Watkins, the 2026 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist winner. Tickets are $35. Then, on Saturday, November 21, at 7 p.m., Dean Z’s Rockin’ Christmas Show at the Graceland Soundstage highlights the best of Elvis’ rock ’n’ roll, rockabilly, and Christmas classics. Tickets are $43.50–$67.50. The weekend also includes an afternoon Archives Show and Tell at the TCB Showroom on Saturday, plus a Holiday Weekend Package featuring extras such as Christmas Carols at the Chapel, Memories of Elvis Dinner, and a photo op with Dean Z after the show. Packages and tickets are available at Graceland.com/Holidays.

Graceland Mini-Holiday Photo Session
November 30, 2026
Graceland is opening its doors for families to take Christmas card photos at one of the most famous homes in the world. Graceland provides an iconic backdrop for family holiday photos. Families can reserve a 15-minute mini photo session with a professional photographer and enjoy two festive settings: one outside in front of the mansion’s holiday display, and another inside the mansion. Two dates have already sold out, with limited spots remaining for November 30, 2026. Each session is $200 and can be booked at Graceland.com.

A Guest House Thanksgiving Feast
Thursday, November 26, 2026
The Guest House at Graceland invites family and friends to enjoy a holiday feast filled with seasonal favorites and live music. Guests can choose from a festive menu ranging from an Appetizer & Charcuterie Table to classic Thanksgiving dishes like Roast Turkey Breast with Gravy, Southern Cornbread Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Three-Cheese Macaroni & Cheese, Green Bean Casserole, Sweet Potato Casserole, and an array of delicious desserts, plus live music from Hank Nightshade. Seatings are available at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Reservations are recommended and must be paid in full to guarantee seating. Tickets are $106.03 for adults (ages 13 and up) and $43.68 for youth ages 5–12; children 4 and under are free. Seating can be reserved at GuestHouseGraceland.com.

For those who prefer to celebrate at home, The Guest House also offers a Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go option. At $154.91, the take-home meal serves six to eight and includes all the holiday fixings. To-go order must be placed by November 25 at 4 p.m.

The King’s Table: Feast & Shine
Friday, November 27, 2026
Thanksgiving may be over, but the celebration continues at The King’s Table: Feast & Shine, a six-course Southern dinner with a little moonshine in the mix. Chef Mario Torres presents dishes such as butternut squash bisque with an apple moonshine gastrique, herb-roasted heritage turkey with a moonshine-maple glaze, and a Southern Thanksgiving pie drizzled in bourbon-moonshine caramel. Every course is paired with a South Mountain moonshine, from Watermelon Jalapeno to Huckleberry to a Peanut Butter Banana Moonshine Julep with dessert. Master Distiller Big Nick Calo of South Mountain Distilling Company joins Moonshiners Benny “Tater” McClure and The Legend JB Rader to share the stories behind the moonshine, with live music from Hank Nightshade. The 21-and-up dinner begins at 8 p.m. in the TCB Showroom at The Guest House at Graceland. Tickets are $100 per person at Graceland.com/TCB, and seating is limited.

Enesco Gift Shop and Gallery Featuring Department 56
Free and Open Daily 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
The Enesco Gift Shop and Gallery at Graceland Crossing is a Christmas wonderland spanning nearly 50 years of collectibles. The gallery’s more than 1,500 pieces, including the world’s largest display of Department 56 Lit Villages, take visitors on a nostalgic journey through holiday favorites from movies, music, books, and comics. The centerpiece is a seven-level Original Christmas Village display, including a whimsical Graceland Mansion. Admission is free, making the gallery a holiday outing for the whole family. The gift shop features collectibles from Department 56, Jim Shore, Lolita, Allen Designs, and Possible Dreams.

In addition to festive events and tours, Graceland Live will offer shows in December at the Graceland Soundstage, including Three Dog Night on Thursday, December 3, and comedian Jay Leno on Saturday, December 5. Tickets are available at GracelandLive.com.

Graceland honors Elvis’ tradition of generosity through the Graceland Poinsettia Campaign. The campaign raises money for the Elvis Presley Charitable Foundation and adds to the beauty of Graceland during the holiday season. Donations can be made online, and donors who give $25 or more receive a Graceland postcard in the mail. Information is available at Graceland.com.

More information and a complete list of Christmas at Graceland events and offerings, including the Ultimate Elvis Fan Holiday Gift Guide, are available at Graceland.com/Christmas.

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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 spanning more than 200,000 square feet; the 80,000-square-foot Graceland Exhibition Center featuring rotating exhibits; the AAA Four Diamond, 450-room Guest House at Graceland 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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