Direct from Graceland: Elvis – The Exhibition
Elvis Presley fans! If you cannot make a journey to Memphis, Graceland is coming to you with a huge retrospective exhibition featuring over 450 artefacts, half of them have never been seen in the UK before. Direct from Graceland: Elvis exhibition has opened at Arches London Bridge.
@urbanadventurerldn 🎤 Graceland has come to London! Direct from Graceland: Elvis exhibition is a must visit for all Elvis Presley fans | Over 450 original artefacts, including Elvis’ cars, stage outfits, personal items and more #directfromgraceland #elvisexhibition #elvispresley #lisamariepresley #elvispresleyfans #elvispresleyforever
The Man, the Performer, the Movie Star, and the Global Phenomenon
Photo: Urban Adventurer
‘Direct from Graceland: Elvis’ exhibition has opened for a strictly limited time at London’s newest destination for culture, Arches London Bridge.
Get close to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll like never before and delve deep into the life of the performer, the movie star, and the man he was in real life.
Photo: Urban Adventurer
Over 450 original artefacts are on display, half of them have never been seen before in the UK. Explore multiple galleries featuring personal items, iconic stage outfits worn by the King and much more!
Photo: Urban Adventurer
The highlights of the exhibition are Elvis’ cars: his Ferrari Dino GT4 and his red 1960 MGA 1600 MKI, which was Elvis’ only personal car that ended up in one of his movies. One of his famous jumpsuits he used in 1973 in the “Aloha from Hawaii” television special that was the first LIVE satellite concert watched by 1.5 billion people is also on display.
Moving Beyond the Familiar Story
Photo: Urban Adventurer
The exhibition moves beyond the familiar story of Elvis and his meteoric career.
‘Direct form Graceland: Elvis’ brings visitors closer to the King than ever before by discussing his early years, hobbies, his military service, and his personal life, including his devotion to his parents, love of books, horses, karate, and motorcycles.
Elvis’ beloved daughter, Lisa Marie Presley’s baby clothes are also on display, as well as her cute baby footprints while home videos of the family are being shown.
You can also see the keys to Graceland, Elvis’ personal jewellery he would wear during his performances, his gold microphone and much more.
Artefacts from the Elvis Movie
Photo: Urban Adventurer
In addition to the amazing collection on display, the exhibit includes original costumes worn by Austin Butler in the 2022 movie, ‘Elvis’, directed by Buz Luhrmann.
The outfits on display:
- The cream jacket and trousers worn by Austin (Elvis) on his first visit to Graceland
- Costume worn in the Lansky Bros/Milton Berle scene
- ’68 Comeback Special leather suit
- Outfit worn in The Steve Allen Show
Austin Butler had over 90(!) costumes to wear in the movie and he had to spend hours in the fitting room on his rehearsal days.
VIP Packages
Photo: Urban Adventurer
VIP: White Glove Experience
Why not elevate your visit by opting for the ‘VIP: White Glove Experience’?
If you purchase a VIP experience ticket, you’ll get the chance to handle with Elvis’ Gold International Belt and Gold Microphone used in Las Vegas in 1969.
In addition to this, you’ll receive a goodie bag and a drink after the exhibition.
Available on 10am, 2pm and 6pm daily.
The VIP experience is limited to 6 tickets per slot!
Hotel Packages
Not living in London? Why not purchase a holiday package that includes an overnight stay and breakfast, complimentary drink, exhibition entry and a goody bag?
Book your VIP Packages here.
Practical Info
Photo: Urban Adventurer
Address
Arches London Bridge, 8 Bermondsey St, London Bridge SE1 2ER
(4-min walk from The Shard)
Opening Times
20 October 2023 – 25 February 2024
Mon: 12pm – 7pm
Tue – Fri: 10am – 7pm
Sat: 9am – 8pm
Sun: 9am – 7pm
Ready for your next adventure? Japanese contemporary photographer, Hiroshi Sugimoto opened an awe-inspiring exhibition at Hayward Gallery. ‘Sugimoto: Time Machine’ invites you for an artistic journey to capture a single moment in the mortal world to preserve it for the eternity.