Where could be a better place to hold a festival dedicated to "The King of Rock 'n' Roll", if not in Memphis, where legendary Elvis Presley recorded his cult albums in Sun Studio? Of course, there is no better venue than Graceland Mansion, no less legendary than the performer himself, which is now turned into the Elvis Museum. On the day of the death of Elvis Presley (August 16), a series of events is held in the city to honor the legend. On the night of August 15-16, the museum is filled with the light of funeral candles, and during the festival days, they organize music concerts, Elvis look-alike contests, as well as an auction where things related to his life and work go under the hammer.
Of interest is the Memphis Music & Heritage Festival that takes place at the beginning of the first autumn month, when the central streets of the city are filled with fun. All thanks to music concerts, art exhibitions, dance performances, and local food tastings. At this time, the festival is attended by over one hundred thousand participants arriving from all over the United States. Opera lovers prefer to visit Memphis in early April when the Midtown Opera Festival starts here. The venue for the event is the Playhouse on the Square. The festival program involves not only concerts but also specialized competitions and masterclasses.
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