Entertainment & Events in Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Special Events

Gatlinburg Winterfest 865-436-0500
Downtown Gatlinburg
The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up with over 2 million spectacular lights throughout the town in an array of fantastic displays that are sure to delight people of all ages. more
Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage Week 865-436-7318
Great Smoky National Park
Enjoy the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park through this seven day event that features over 100 different hiking tours, demonstrations, conducted nature walks, photographic tours, and classroom lectures. Held in April. more
Taste of Autumn 865-436-0500
Mills Auditorium
Sample delicious menu items and homemade desserts from some of Gatlinburg's finest restaurants during this event that also includes live entertainment, door prizes, and a benefit auction for the United Way of Sevier County. Held in September.

Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre & Music Hall 865-436-4039
461 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
The number one theatrical attraction in Gatlinburg, this theatre opened in 1977 and is an established National Historical Treasure of Gatlinburg. A variety of live professional, outrageous, and original musical comedies are performed at this innovative theatre with shows beginning at 8:00 p.m. more

Hauntings - A Live Ghost Show 865-436-4636
716 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
The only scary theatre show in the area, this unique theatre features a live, sit down theatre production that features creepy lights and object moving about mysteriously.

Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Show
Gatlinburg Convention Center
Handcrafted gifts by members of the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community at the annual show in the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Held in November. more
Craftsmen's Fair 865-436-7479
Gatlinburg Convention Center
There will be over 180 fine craftspeople on site during this craft show where you can buy beautiful woodcarvings, basket weavings, jewelry, pottery, metal work, and much more. Live country and bluegrass music is performed daily. Held in October. more

Springfest 865-436-0500
Downtown Gatlinburg and Surrounding Areas
This county wide festival includes the cities of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville. Activities include local craft shows, decorating contests, and other special events. Held in May.
Gatlinburg Scottish Festival and Games 865-922-3790
Located at Mills Park
This two-day Scottish festival includes a clan competition, entertainers, professional and amateur Scottish athletics, local Scottish and Celtic musicians, Highland dancers, a children's parade, sheep shearing demonstration, and bag pipe bands. more