Just announced: Elvana – Elvis fronted Nirvana tribute coming to The Hexagon

Elvana is set to bring a unique blend of rock and roll and grunge to Reading, performing at The Hexagon. The group features an Elvis Presley frontman leading a tribute to Nirvana, described by the band as pure electrified chaos from the bowels of Disgraceland.

The performance combines rockabilly swagger with the raw energy of grunge: the 1950s meets the 1990s in explosive style.

Audiences can expect Nirvana tracks mashed together with Elvis Presley classics, featuring overdriven riffs and hip-shaking grooves. Expect overdriven riffs, hip-shaking grooves, loud guitars, louder screams, and the kind of mash-ups that feel wrong until they feel absolutely perfect. It smells like cheeseburgers and teen spirit, daddy-o.

The show has received critical acclaim, with NME describing the experience as absolutely epic – well, they may have chucked an F-bomb into that description, such is their appreciation. As such, Elvana have built a reputation as one of the wildest live experiences on the planet. Even Billy Idol joked that if Elvis were still around, he’d probably be covering Nirvana anyway.

Tickets go on general sale at noon on Friday, 1 May 2026. Reading Arts Members can access priority booking from noon on Thursday, 30 April 2026. Entry is priced at £34 with both standing and seated options available. Under 14s are required to be seated in the balcony and must be accompanied by an adult.

Customers are limited to a maximum of six tickets when booking online. Those requiring wheelchair or access seats should contact the venue directly.