Blue Suede Rockabilly Weekend

Celebrate 70 Years of “Blue Suede Shoes” in Jackson, Tennessee: the Birthplace of Rockabilly 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, a car show, vintage vendors, pin-up, and themed eats and drinks will fill the city of Jackson as Rockabilly fans and music lovers gather to honor the 70th anniversary of “Blue Suede Shoes.” TICKET TYPES Rain or Shine Event Pass: Includes all events on Saturday and Sunday, except VIP Events. Your ticket gets you access to the Rockabilly concert, pin-up contest, line dance class, live painting silent auction, Carl Perkins documentary screening (requires free add-on to reserve your spot), and Carl Perkins Q&A (requires free add-on to reserve your spot), in addition to Blue Suede Rockabilly Weekend's free events. VIP Event Pass: All VIP Event Pass events are included, plus access to the exclusive VIP Matchbox Mixer at The Press Room featuring an intimate live music performance with Kyle Lacy and pin-up darlings The Satin Dollz on Friday night. Free to the public: Blue Suede Trail (all weekend) Bunny Run Car Show at Rockabillys Stadium Rockabilly Story Time with Velvet Volumes at Turntable Coffee Counter Music with Alice at theLOCAL Shopping with Vintage Vendors at Hub City Brewing Events are subject to change Thank you to our sponsors: Hub City Brewing TN Entertainment Commission Greater Jackson Chamber The Press Room VIP Jackson Magazine Outfront Media B3 Creative Agency Denver Air Connection Royal Crown Hair Dressing The Old Country Store Leaders Credit Union Higginbotham Insurance Vaughn Klasa Studios City of Jackson, TN