empire state TRIBUTE FESTIVAL
July 30 – Aug 2, 2026
Passes on sale. Individual tickets available 1/6/26 at 10 AM (EST).
All events will be held in the Showroom at the Turning Stone unless otherwise indicated below. The doors to the Showroom will open 1 hour prior to each show unless otherwise indicated.
Thursday, July 30
The box office will be open…
“Welcome to My World” (Concert 1)
8 PM
STARRING: Diogo Light, Robert Washington, Nick Perkins, Jordan Poole, Dan Fontaine and Luke Barnhart.
The show will feature many of Elvis’ greatest hits performed live on stage with the EAS Band!
Cost: Reserved $79 VIP / $59 Platinum / $49 Gold / $29 Silver (included in the ALL EVENT PASS)
After Hours Party
Following Concert
Location: Tuscarora Ball Room (all ages)
Join us for more entertainment, late into the evening hosted by Dan Barrella!
Cost: $19 (Free to ticketed attendees)
Friday, July 31
The box office will be open…
Images of the King Preliminary Round
11 AM
Click here for more details about the Images of the King Contest.
Cost: TBA
“VIP All Request” (Concert 2)
3 PM
STARRING: Dwight Icenhower, Diogo Light, Robert Washington. Nick Perkins, Jordan Poole, Dan Fontaine, Luke Barnhart and Dan Barrella!
Introducing an exciting new feature at the Empire State Tribute Festival! As part of the All EVENT PASS Experience, join us for an exclusive “All Request” concert featuring our headlining artists. Get ready to hear their personal stories, ask questions, and request your favorite songs!
Cost: Only for ALL EVENT PASS HOLDERS
“The 1988 Comeback Special” (Concert 3)
8 PM
STARRING: Dwight Icenhower
As presented at the 2025 Las Vegas Summer Tribute Festival at the Westgate Resort and Casino! This concept concert imagines an alternate universe where Elvis retired in 1977 due to the health concerns of his closest friends… more than 10 years later, at the age of 53, a healthier, happier Elvis Presley returns to the stage with a live televised special! Backed by the EAS Band. This show will be something different and may not appeal to the Elvis purists…. but you won’t want to miss your only chance to see it in 2026!!!
Cost: Reserved $79 VIP / $59 Platinum / $49 Gold / $29 Silver (included in the ALL EVENT PASS)
After Hours Party
Following Concert
Location: Tuscarora Ball Room (all ages)
Join us for more entertainment, late into the evening hosted by Dan Barrella!
Cost: $19 (Free to ticketed attendees)
Saturday, August 1
The box office will be open…
Images of the King Semi-Final Round
11 AM
Click here for more details about the Images of the King Contest.
Cost: TBA
The Tribute Cruise Q&A
1:30 PM
Location: Tuscarora Ball Room
Join us for an informational session to learn all about “The Tribute Cruise.” Representatives will be present to answer questions and take reservations.
Cost: FREE
“Follow the Yellow Brook Road” The musical story of Elton John (Concert 4)
3 PM
STARRING: Dwight Icenhower
Dwight Icenhower stars as Captain Fantastic himself, yes… the bitch is back in this tribute to Sir Elton John. The show will take you on a journey through the decades of Elton’s career and demonstrate why after all this time, Elton is still standing.
Cost: Reserved $79 VIP / $59 Platinum / $49 Gold / $29 Silver (included in the ALL EVENT PASS)
A Tribute to the “Eras of the King” (Concert 5)
8 PM
STARRING: Diogo Light, Nick Perkins, Robert Washington, Jordan Poole and Luke Barnhart!
Travel through the eras of Elvis’ career with Luke Barnhart presenting presenting Elvis in the 1950’s, Dan Fontaine & Robert Washington performing some of Elvis’ movie and gospel hits, Jordan Poole paying tribute to the 1968 Comeback Special and Diogo Light’s tribute to Elvis in the 1970s!
Cost: Reserved $79 VIP / $59 Platinum / $49 Gold / $29 Silver (included in the ALL EVENT PASS)
After Hours Party
Following Concert
Location: Tuscarora Ball Room (all ages)
Join us for more entertainment, late into the evening hosted by Dan Barrella!
Cost: $19 (Free to ticketed attendees)
Sunday, August 2
The box office will be open…
Gospel and Images of the King World Championship (Concert 6)
Noon
GOSPEL STARRING: Dwight Icenhower, Diogo Light, Robert Washington, Nick Perkins, Jordan Poole, Dan Fontaine, Luke Barnhart and Dan Barrella!
Click here for more details about the Images of the King Contest.
Following the contest, enjoy a short set by last year’s Empire State Champion Dan Fontaine and last year’s Images of the King World Champion Nick Perkins!
Cost: TBA
Wrap Party
7 PM
Location: Tuscarora Ball Room (all ages)
Say goodbye to your Elvis friends and family. One last opportunity to grab a drink and enjoy live entertainment hosted by Dan Barrella!
Cost: $19 (Free to ticketed attendees)
*All passes will be subject to a $11 ticketing fee. Individual tickets will be subject to a $6 ticketing fee.Ticket prices are per person. Prices include sales tax. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges are possible. All times, rates and events are subject to change. Passes are for the shows only and do not include any food or beverage service or accommodations. The producer reserves the right to substitute similar performers if those scheduled are not able to perform for any reason.