Christmas Shows in the Smoky Mountains

As the holidays draw near, friends and family begin planning time to spend together. Most families have traditions they've held fast to for years. While those are part of what makes the holidays special, many people look to add a new spark to their Christmas or New Years celebrations. This year, make attending a Christmas show in the Smoky Mountains of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee part of your holiday plan. With numerous Pigeon Forge Christmas shows to choose from, you’ll have no problem finding good, clean entertainment the whole family will love.

Country Tonite Christmas Show - There’s no place like the Smoky Mountains for the holidays and there’s no Christmas show in the Smokies like Country Tonite! Country Tonite’s Smoky Mountain Christmas creates an inspirational holiday experience for folks of all ages! This spectacular show premieres November 1st and will continue through the end of the year with a special New Years Eve Show at 10pm.

The holiday magic abounds when the stage opens to a winter wonderland. The show features the sights, sounds and the seasons most cherished carols along with everyone’s favorite Christmas selections like “Jingle Bells”, “Silver Bells” and “Winter Wonderland,” mixed with novelty songs, and dances and the whimsical characters of “Rudolph the Redneck Ranger” and “Santa Claus is back in Town.” The elaborate sets and costumes combined with a host of holiday songs also inspire the magic of the season. With the Smokies largest award-winning cast there is a Christmas bonus for everyone!

Tennessee Christmas Shindig - Get ready for a shindig as Fiddlers' Feast in Pigeon Forge performs its new show, Tennessee Christmas Shindig. The dinner theater offers visitors a unique way to experience and celebrate Christmas with the Volunteer State’s rich musical legacy while having a toe-tappin’, hand clappin’, knee-slappin’ good time. Dancing, food, music and humor abound in this fast-paced production, which includes classic and modern country, Elvis, blues, Dolly, bluegrass, Southern gospel and traditional Christmas carols.

This feast for the ears is accompanied by a mouthwatering, holiday dinner, and Tennessee hospitality at its finest is on display when the guests are served by the entertainers themselves. The Tennessee Christmas Shindig menu features hickory wood grilled marinated chicken and oak smoked pork loin in authentic Smoky Mountain tradition, served with parsley new potatoes, home-style baked beans, creamy coleslaw, a hot, flaky cheese muffin and decadent red velvet cake for dessert.

The Smith’s Christmas Show - The Smokies best known, homegrown family of entertainers are back on the stage! Charlie, Jim, and Charlie Bob Smith- three guys who have been fan favorites since they first appeared on the area music scene in the 1980's are back in their very own venue, the brand new Smith Family Theater. Guests at the Smith Family Theater can look forward to an eclectic blend of country bluegrass gospel and oldies rock and roll music. All presented with plenty of comedic banter along the way. Any group that does hilarious impressions or performs a musical tribute to "the Andy Griffith Show' or challenges audience members to a hula hoop contest knows how to have fun on stage! Long time fans and newcomers alike are in for a STANDOUT musical experience!

Yuletide Madness – A holiday celebration to tickel your fancy and jungle your bells. An evening at Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre is an experience you will never forget. The unique style of shows presented in this 1890s style theatre are a combination of Old English music hall, American vaudeville, Monty Python, and Broadway musical comedy. The original shows are quick-witted sensations filled with the broadest of humor and the silliest of slapstick all guaranteed to be unlike anything you´ve seen before. Since opening in Gatlinburg in 1977, Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre has been recognized as one of the most innovative and unusual professional theatres in the country and was named an historical treasure by the city of Gatlinburg.

Rock and Roll Christmas Show - American Jukebox Theater invites you to feel the warmth, glow, and magic inside this beautiful state-of-the-art 1200 seat theater as we take you back in time to the greatest melodies that ever danced out of a jukebox and onto a stage in the Smoky Mountains. We are proud to be home to two of Pigeon Forge's finest family shows that echo the best in America’s music of Rock-n-Roll. The special Christmas show includes holiday classics like “Rock Around The Clock” and “Santa Claus is Coming to Town.”

Travel to Pigeon Forge for a Smoky Mountain Christmas

Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg celebrate the holiday season with the starts of Smoky Mountain Winterfest. Over five million lights are aglow on the Parkway, from Sevierville to Gatlinburg. Plenty of magical Christmas scenes and seasonal spirit fill the atmosphere, creating a unique and truly memorable Smoky Mountain Christmas.

This is a great time of year to enjoy southern hospitality with spectacular holiday shows & entertainment steeped with tradition. Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas turns into a winter wonderland, complete with Christmas shows, holidays foods and thrilling rides. Back by popular demand is the Babes in Toyland production, a fascinating and beautiful show featuring acrobatics and seasonal music. They offer several musical and theatrical productions as well as their famous "Carol of the Trees." This show is a pyrotechnic and light show synchronized to holiday music. The Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival at Dollywood is a celebration treasures tradition and invites your family to create a treasure of your own.

Spectacular holiday shows and entertainment can also be found in Pigeon Forge Theaters. The Smith’s Christmas Show, Country Tonite Christmas Show, and Rock and Roll Christmas Show provide an atmosphere of song and dance that is sure to get every member of the family in the Christmas spirit. Whether country tunes, gospel hymns or old time rockin’ songs are your favorite, these show will have something to please you!

The attractions in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are a great way to relax, explore and have fun. They’re also a great way to see the dazzling lights displays. A Holiday Tour of the Lights can be had at Scenic Helicopter Tours in Pigeon Forge, while guests in Gatlinburg can get an aerial view of the lights on an Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway. Gatlinburg attractions include a variety of Ripley’s Believe It or Not attractions, including a museum, haunted house, mini-golf and movie rider. They make a great escape for families in need of some quick fun!

There is a Trolley of Lights that can also be takes advantage of. The trolley will take you on a magic tour of the twinkling lights and festive displays. Also be sure to check out the incredible deals at the Pigeon Forge Shopping Malls. The outlet stores are a great place to stock up on gifts and the quaint, boutique shops will allow you to purchase that something special for that special someone.

Lodging in the Smoky Mountains is also a favorite part of the Smoky Mountain experience. A cabin in the forest can create the perfect environment for memories that will last forever. Between the scenic views and luxurious amenities, you and your family will feel right at home. There are plenty of Pigeon Forge hotels and Gatlinburg lodging properties to choose from too, so everyone can find something to fit their budget.

A holiday getaway to the Smoky Mountains is a treasured trip that will create memories that last a lifetime. Begin your holiday planning today!