The Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular Starring Shawn Klush

Actor, entertainer, recording artist and Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist, Shawn Klush, is back by overwhelming popular demand at Mohegan Sun Arena in The Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular on Sunday, August 30th, 2026. He was named Graceland’s 1st ever Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist and BBC One Television’s World’s Greatest Elvis. Shawn Klush takes the stage with his EPIC performance at 7:30pm with a special show honoring Elvis’ 49th Anniversary.

Tickets for The Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular Starring Shawn Klush, go on sale Friday, May 8th, 2026, at 10:00am via Ticketmaster. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, May 9th, subject to availability.

Born and raised in Pittston, Pennsylvania, Shawn developed a passion for music early on, inspired by Elvis Presley. His talent quickly gained recognition after winning the $5,000 prize in the “Worldwide Elvis Competition” in Montreal, which led to a starring role with the acclaimed Legends in Concert. He has since performed as Elvis across major markets including Myrtle Beach, Las Vegas, Branson, and Atlantic City, while headlining international tours and the annual Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular Birthday Edition Tour alongside Elvis’ original musicians and collaborators.

A globally recognized tribute artist, Shawn has released five CDs and shared the stage with many of Elvis’ closest friends and band members, including The Jordanaires, DJ Fontana, and The Sweet Inspirations. His accolades include winning the $25,000 “World Elvis Tribute Artist Competition,” earning Gibson Guitar’s “People’s Choice Award” for “Best Concert Elvis”, and being named the “Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist” by Elvis Presley Enterprises at Graceland. He has performed to record-breaking audiences across the U.S., Europe, Australia, and beyond, and was honored as the “Worldwide Ambassador of Elvis” in Las Vegas.

In addition to his live performances, Shawn has appeared on major television and film projects, including The Late Show with David Letterman, VH1’s Shake Rattle & Roll, HBO’s Vinyl, and the film Priscilla. He has also made appearances on Impractical Jokers and What We Do in the Shadows, further showcasing his versatility as a performer and solidifying his status as one of the world’s premier Elvis tribute artists.

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Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America.”  Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first worldwide “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size from both Pollstar and Venues Now.  In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue,” by Hartford Magazine, and is an eight-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and one from G2E Las Vegas. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit the Mohegan Sun website. For this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711. Complimentary self-parking is available in three convenient garages.