EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert delights Duisburg at filmforum
Date and Time
Artist
Location
Price
About this Event
Mood
Venue Type
Elvis on the big screen: Duisburg experiences the King at filmforum
With EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, the filmforum Duisburg will bring a musical time document to the big screen on April 12, 2026, that combines the aura of the King of Rock’n’Roll with the power of a large live atmosphere. The film will be shown at 20:30 at filmforum at Dellplatz 16 in 47051 Duisburg and will last until 22:10. The screening is announced as a cinema experience for an audience aged 6 and older. ([duisburglive.de](https://www.duisburglive.de/event/2026/04/12/epic-elvis-presley-in-concert-20260412/?cHash=7dfe4d6666c545164369c108559981a3))
A concert documentary with show flair
The announcement already makes it clear where the journey is headed: Baz Luhrmann transforms found archival material, concert recordings, and rehearsal footage into an epic music drama with a grand visual language. The Duisburg report describes Elvis in Las Vegas 1969 as an artist in a white suit, with sweat on his forehead and a stage presence that immediately captivates the audience. ([duisburglive.de](https://www.duisburglive.de/event/2026/04/12/epic-elvis-presley-in-concert-20260412/?cHash=7dfe4d6666c545164369c108559981a3))
Between archival gold and Rock’n’Roll magic
The special appeal of this evening lies in the combination of historical authenticity and emotional orchestration. Luhrmann's film takes the audience through early milestones, legendary concert moments, and intense rehearsal passages. Thus, it creates not a sober retrospective, but a concert experience on the big screen that makes Elvis's voice, his sound, and his legendary stage performance shine anew. ([duisburglive.de](https://www.duisburglive.de/event/2026/04/12/epic-elvis-presley-in-concert-20260412/?cHash=7dfe4d6666c545164369c108559981a3))
The filmforum as an atmospheric venue
The filmforum is considered Germany's first municipal cinema and is described as a cinema palace of the 1950s. This setting is just right for an evening that combines nostalgia and great emotions. The hall offers modern media technology, the location at Dellplatz is easily accessible, the main train station is about a 15-minute walk away, and several parking spaces are available in the vicinity, which can be used free of charge from 20:00. ([duisburglive.de](https://www.duisburglive.de/event/2026/04/12/epic-elvis-presley-in-concert-20260412/?cHash=7dfe4d6666c545164369c108559981a3))
Why this evening draws you in
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert is aimed at anyone who wants to not only remember the myth of Elvis but also experience it anew. The combination of restored material, a large screen, and the special cinema ambiance makes this event in Duisburg an impressive film and music evening that goes far beyond a normal screening. ([duisburglive.de](https://www.duisburglive.de/event/2026/04/12/epic-elvis-presley-in-concert-20260412/?cHash=7dfe4d6666c545164369c108559981a3))
Conclusion: Duisburg awaits a rare glimpse of Elvis Presley in a visually stunning concert documentary that bundles emotion, archival magic, and great cinema feelings. Anyone who wants to experience the King in an atmospheric location should not miss this evening at filmforum. ([duisburglive.de](https://www.duisburglive.de/event/2026/04/12/epic-elvis-presley-in-concert-20260412/?cHash=7dfe4d6666c545164369c108559981a3))
Official Channels of Elvis Presley:
- Instagram: No official profile found
- Facebook: No official profile found
- YouTube: No official profile found
- Spotify: No official profile found
- TikTok: No official profile found
