Elvis Presley
International Hotel headliner
His 1969 engagement made the International a major setting in his performing career.
The 1969 engagement
Graceland dates Presley’s International Hotel opening to July 31, 1969. Its retrospective describes a four-week, 57-show engagement with a band, orchestra and vocal groups. [1]
A recurring Las Vegas stage
The official history describes the return engagements that followed. Its 2015 exhibition information is retained as historical context, not as a present-day ticket listing. [1]
Key dates
- July 31, 1969
Presley opens at the International Hotel. [1]
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Las Vegas the scene of new Elvis film
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Elvis finds his Las Vegas
His return at the International Hotel turns a once-uncomfortable fit into one of the city’s defining showroom relationships.
Las Vegas reacts to Elvis Presley’s death
The Sun reports the shock felt in a city closely associated with Presley’s performances.
Elvis fans are 'all shook up' over commercialism
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Elvis fed needs for shelter, escape in Las Vegas suite
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Las Vegas Hilton hosts Elvis tribute
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Elvis Presley: Viva Las Vegas
February 27, 2015 official retrospective. Its exhibition announcements are historical, not current visitor information.