Blue Suede Rockabilly Weekend

Step into the sound that changed music forever. From April 24–26, 2026, Jackson, TN, hometown of the legendary Carl Perkins, will host the inaugural Blue Suede Rockabilly Weekend, a three-day celebration of music, heritage, and rockabilly style.

Live bands, classic cars, vintage vendors, pin-up, and themed eats and drinks will fill the city of Jackson as fans from across the country gather to honor the 70th anniversary of “Blue Suede Shoes.”

TICKET TYPES

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Event Pass: Includes all events on Saturday and Sunday, except VIP Events. You'll get access to the car show, pin-up contest, Rockabilly dance class workshop, Rockabilly concert, Q&A with Stan Perkins (Carl's son!), Carl Perkins collection tour at the Carnegie Center for Arts & History, Cars & Coffee Social, Carl Perkins Documentary Screening, and more. *Events are subject to change.

Event Pass + T-Shirt: Everything from the Event Pass, plus an exclusive Blue Suede Rockabilly Weekend T-Shirt. *Events are subject to change.

VIP Event Pass: Everything is included, plus access to an exclusive VIP event featuring an intimate live music performance with Kyle Lacy on Friday night. *Events are subject to change.

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