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Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are widely celebrated as the entertainment capital of the Smokies. Offering world-class live theater production, high-flying acrobatics, side-splitting mountain comedy, Broadway-style musical revues, and lavish dinner show experiences, the region provides unforgettable evening entertainment for visitors of all generations.
Combine a hearty multi-course mountain feast with spectacular live entertainment:
Show Experience: An iconic production featuring 32 magnificent horses, world-class trick riders, stunning pyrotechnics, and rival team competitions in a 35,000 sq. ft. arena.
The Meal: A four-course feast including whole rotisserie chicken, pork tenderloin, herb-roasted potatoes, corn on the cob, cream soup, and apple pastry dessert.
Best For: Families and first-time visitors to the Smoky Mountains.
Show Experience: A hilarious, action-packed mountain comedy show inspired by the legendary rivalry. Features mountain stunts, high-diving antics, live bluegrass, and clogging.
The Meal: All-you-can-eat southern meal with fried chicken, pulled pork, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, corn, and specialty dessert.
Best For: Groups seeking non-stop laughs and bottomless Southern comfort food.
Show Experience: An epic indoor lagoon battle featuring full-sized pirate ships, acrobatics, high-flying stunts, live sea lions, and tropical birds.
The Meal: A four-course pirate feast with sugar-cured ham, pan-fried chicken, creamy soup, corn, roasted potato, and apple turnover.
Best For: Kids, teens, and families looking for high-energy spectacle.
Catch extraordinary talent performing everything from classic country and rock 'n' roll to mind-bending illusions:
Vibe: High-energy, multi-award-winning music revue.
Vibe: Clean, family-friendly mountain humor.
Vibe: Home to dynamic musical tributes and variety shows.
Vibe: Intimate magic, illusion, and mind-reading performance.
Starting every November, Smokies theaters transform into magical Winter Wonderlands with world-renowned Christmas productions:
Multi-time winner of America's Best Christmas Event, featuring dozens of live holiday musicals, 6 million twinkling lights, and festive parade pageantry.
A festive holiday celebration with toys coming to life, traditional carols, Santa Claus appearances, and elaborate winter costumes.
Holiday-themed comedy feuding with festive costumes, seasonal Southern dishes, and holiday-infused mountain music.
Dinner theaters like Dolly Parton's Stampede and Pirates Voyage regularly sell out weeks in advance for summer weekends, October fall foliage season, and December holidays.
Most dinner shows open their doors 45 to 60 minutes prior to showtime for preshow musical performances, themed lounges, and gift shop browsing.
Major dinner theaters offer vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free dinner menu options upon request when placing your reservation in advance.