World-renowned Elvis tribute artists set to perform at Brantford’s Sanderson Centre

BRANTFORD, ON – The City of Brantford, in partnership with Elvis & Co., is thrilled to present Elvis Returns, a spectacular live performance featuring internationally acclaimed Elvis tribute artists Emilio Santoro and Bruno Nesci. The concert will take place at the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts (88 Dalhousie St.) on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 8 p.m. Tickets will be available for purchase starting Monday, December 1, 2025.

“The City of Brantford is excited to partner with Elvis & Co. to bring two acclaimed Elvis tribute artists to Brantford,” says Jennifer Middleton, Special Events Supervisor for the City of Brantford. “These world-renowned tribute 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 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.

“We are so excited to be able to bring Graceland’s Ultimate Elvis World Champion exclusively to Canada in 2026 with his very first performance in Brantford at the beautiful Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts,” says Stacy Russo, Owner/Promoter at Elvis and Co. “Emilio Santoro from the UK is as close to Elvis as you are ever going to experience.”

As part of the weekend celebration, residents and visitors are invited to a free outdoor performance, Elvis in the Square, featuring tribute artist Connor Russo, on Friday July 10, 2026 at 7 p.m. in Harmony Square, located downtown Brantford. More details are available at www.Brantford.ca/MusicintheSquare.

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 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.