Elvis tribute shows
Mark your calendars for a weekend you won't want to miss! The City of Brantford and Elvis & Co Crown Production Co have partnered to offer an exciting weekend filled with live music and nostalgia featuring world famous Elvis Presley tribute artists performing downtown Brantford on Friday, July 10 at Harmony Square (89 Dalhousie Street) and Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts (88 Dalhousie Street).
Residents are encouraged to take the opportunity to enjoy a bite to eat at one of the many local eateries prior to the event. A list of dining options can be found at downtownbrantford.ca. Plan in advance by making a dining reservation before the show.
Elvis in the Square - Free admission
The weekend kicks off with a free outdoor performance, Elvis in the Square, featuring Elvis tribute artist Connor Russo and surprise special guests on Friday, July 10, 2026 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Harmony Square (89 Dalhousie Street ). Connor Russo will be accompanied by The Casino Brothers Band and The Roulettes. Be sure to bring your lawn chair and dancing shoes. This event is weather permitting. Watch for cancellations due to weather on the Harmony Square Facebook or Instagram page.
About Connor Russo
Connor Russo has joined the ranks of elite Elvis Tribute Artists. Having already won 14 major Elvis Tribute Competitions in Canada and the United States, he now performs in Headliner shows throughout North America. Connor’s passion, charisma and athleticism result in an Early Years tribute that is authentic and in high demand. His energy and intensity are perfectly suited to Elvis’ 1950’s and ’68 Comeback Special performances.
Sponsor opportunity
There are several ways for your business or organization to get involved and be a part of Elvis in the Square. Pleases consider supporting this event by filling out the online application below. For questions, please email harmonysquare@brantford.ca or call 519-759-4150 ext. 5074.
Elvis Returns: An Elvis & Co Production - ticketed event
As part of the weekend celebration, tickets are now available to see Elvis Returns on Saturday, July 11 from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. This spectacular live performance will feature internationally acclaimed tribute artists Emilio Santoro and Bruno Nesci at the historic Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts (88 Dalhousie Street). Both artists have been officially recognized by Elvis Presley Enterprises as among the finest in the world, so be sure to get your tickets early!
An Ultimate Elvis World Champion, Emilio Santoro, will open the evening at 8:00 p.m., followed by multi-time Elvis tribute champion, Bruno Nesci. Together, they will perform iconic hits such as “Jailhouse Rock”, “Suspicious Minds”, “Burning Love”, “Don’t Be Cruel”, “Love Me Tender” and much more!
The performance will take the audience on a powerful musical journey through Elvis Presley’s evolution from his early raw rockabilly beginnings to the legendary ’68 Comeback Special, and into the unforgettable showmanship of his Las Vegas era.
Tickets for Elvis Returns at the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts are now available for purchase. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit tickets.sandersoncentre.ca or call or visit the Sanderson Centre Book Office at 519-758-8090, Monday to Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
About the Elvis Returns tribute artists
Emilio Santoro was crowned the 2024 Ultimate Elvis Champion at Graceland and is therefore recognized as one of the world’s best Elvis Tribute Artists by Elvis Presley Enterprises! He is one of the world’s most in-demand ETAS and brings to life Elvis’ early years, from the electrifying 1950’s Sun Studio recordings to the swinging 1960s film moments and 1968 Comeback performance.
Bruno Nesci is a multi-time concert years champion and is Canada’s most awarded Elvis Tribute Artist having made the top 5 at Graceland’s Ultimate Contest and being crowned Champion of the Elvis & Co Music Festival in Muskoka. Nesci brings to life the energy, emotion and commanding presence of Elvis’ legendary concert years.
Getting there
Free parking is available at the Municipal Parkade (59 Icomm Drive) on Friday, July 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and all day on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Brantford Transit is also available to attendees looking for transportation to Harmony Square with the main terminal conveniently located only one block away. You can find schedules, routes and rates online at www.Brantford.ca/Transit. For attendees looking for accessible transportation, Brantford Lift can be booked up to 30-days in advance up to 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Construction is now underway on Phase 1 of the Downtown Revitalization Project, with crews replacing aging underground water, sewer, and utility infrastructure. Construction details can be found at www.Brantford.ca/DowntownDetours. Detour routes will be signed to accommodate vehicular traffic.
Find a full listing of community events at calendar.brantford.ca/HarmonySquare.
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