Elvis Evolution: Venue, date, tickets and how the new immersive Presley show actually works

3 February 2025, 12:54

By Mayer Nissim

Elvis Evolution is coming to London. Here's how you can be there.

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ABBA's Voyage was one of the biggest music stories of the decade, and not just because it marked the long-teased return of one of the biggest bands in pop history.

More than just the new songs was the Voyage residency, which featured "ABBA-tars" in place of the four stars themselves. It kicked open the idea of other shows for artists that won't or can't tour.

While Voyage used motion capture technology to grab the movement of the still-alive and kicking Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad, fans of artists who are no longer with us were excited by the potential, and right at the top of the list was Elvis Presley.

Early last year, British immersive entertainment company Layered Reality announced plans for an AI-powered Elvis Evolution show that would open in London.

Below you can find out everything you need to know

Does the Elvis Evolution Show use holograms, AI or avatars?

Elvis Evolution : The Immersive Experience

Even if you ignoure the ubiquitous tribute acts, there have been several "live" Elvis shows in the decades since his death.

As well as live concert screenings, there have been gigs that feature Elvis's own vocals and image beamed up on to the big screen, while he's backed by a live band or orchestra.

Elvis Evolution is doing something more special than that.

It isn't the "ABBA-tars" of Voyage, though the makers of that show are in talks with the Presley estate about possibly making that happen one day.

Elvis: '68 Comeback Special. Picture: Getty Images

Instead, the Elvis Evolution show uses a mix of "cutting-edge digital technology, live actors and musicians, mind-blowing multimedia and heart-pounding music".

The producers added: "We have accessed thousands of Elvis' personal photos and hours of the star's home-videos, using groundbreaking digital techniques to bring the musical icon to life.

"Elvis Evolution will use generative AI to deliver intimate moments, giving you exclusive glimpses behind the scenes, at never seen before moments in Elvis' history."

Where is Elvis Evolution taking place and when is the first show?

Like the ABBA Arena or Las Vegas Sphere, putting on a show like Elvis Evolution needs a special setup rather than any bog standad venue.

Elvis Evolution will set up show at Immerse LDN at London Excel Waterfront. Just pop the E16 1XL postcode into your satnav.

The show opens in May 2025, but tickets have already sold out for May, June and July 2025.

How much do tickets cost for Elvis Evolution and where can I buy them?

Tickets for Elvis Evolution are available now and are priced at £75 including booking fee for a standard ticket, which includees 'All Shook Up' after party access.

There are discounted rates for groups of more than 10 people.

If you're looking for something extra special, there are various VIP packages out there.

The 'Burning Love' VIP package is priced at £180 and includes dedicated VIP seating within the '68 Special, a drink in the pre-show diner, at the Blue Hawaii bar and at the 'All Shook Up' After Party, plus an exclusive Elvis Evolution poster, souvenir photo with Elvis, complimentary cloakroom, VIP collectible ticket and Elvis Evolution programme

The 'If I Can Dream' Super VIP package is priced at £300 and includes everything in the 'Burning Love' package, plus an exclusive, mid-show Champagne Experience, commemorative Elvis Evolution glass plus dedicated VIP seating at the 'All Shook Up' After Party Bar.

Do you need to be an Elvis obsessive to enjoy Elvis Evolution?

Elvis Presley in concert in 1976. Picture: Getty Images

The makers of Elvis Evolution claim that you don't need to be obsessesed with all things Elvis to enjoy the show, with the experience designed to cater to newbies as well as hardcore fans.

The show offers a complete journey through Elvis's live story from his earliest days in Tupelo thorugh superstardome, with his 1968 Comeback Special being the centrepiece.