Pete Paquette has been performing as Elvis long enough that his annual holiday show has become something of a December institution at the Kingston Grand. Elvis: A Christmas Special, the Ontario touring production he has staged each December, returns to the Rosen Auditorium for at least the third consecutive year on December 11, 2026. In regional holiday tribute touring, that kind of returning booking carries its own endorsement — it suggests the show works in this room, and that the room’s audience has come back to confirm it.
About the Show
Paquette is described by his production company and confirmed across multiple Ontario venue listings as an International Multi-Award Winning Elvis Tribute Artist, widely regarded as one of the top professionals working the North American tribute circuit. He founded Paquette Productions Ltd. in 2011; the company now operates more than a dozen tribute and entertainment shows across Canada, with Elvis: A Christmas Special among its most prominent seasonal offerings. He performs backed by the Rockin’ Royals and the Tonettes, the ensemble that has accompanied these December runs.
The program draws from the King’s seasonal catalog: “Blue Christmas,” “Here Comes Santa Claus,” “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” and “The Wonderful World of Christmas” are among the confirmed selections, with the official description promising additional holiday material that Paquette describes as personal favorites close to his heart. Promotional materials frame the evening as heartwarming and designed to “inspire the Christmas spirit in everyone.” The Kingston date falls midway through a December 2026 Ontario tour, preceded by a Belleville stop on December 4 and followed by Chatham on December 19. The show is all ages.
Venue & Logistics
The show takes place in the Rosen Auditorium at the Kingston Grand Theatre, at 218 Princess Street in Kingston. The theater format suits this kind of holiday tribute production, giving the material some weight without the remove of a larger hall. The Kingston Grand has hosted this production in each of the past two holiday seasons, making the 2026 engagement familiar territory for returning audiences in the north-country region. The show begins at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets
Tickets are priced at $56.90 plus HST and handling fees, totaling $69.00 all in. They are available through the Kingston Grand Theatre’s website, by phone at 613-530-2050, or in person at the box office. Buy tickets