The area is full of exciting entertainment, made even more special by the festive season. If you need ideas for things to do, then keep reading! We’ve made a complete guide to Christmas in the Smoky Mountains, where we list the best shows in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge!
Christmas Shows at Dollywood
Smoky Mountain Christmas at Dollywood is a highly anticipated annual festival with so many festive activities to enjoy, including holiday shows! From musical performances to a heartwarming live nativity, adults and children alike will love experiencing the holiday magic at the variety of Dollywood Christmas shows:
- Appalachian Christmas: Back Porch Theater
- Candlelight Carolers: Robert F. Thomas Chapel
- Christmas in the Smokies: Celebrity Theater
- Christmas with the Kingdom Heirs: Showstreet Palace Theater
- Heidi Parton’s A Christmas to Remember: Dreamson Theater
- O’ Holy Night: Valley Theater
- Twas the Night Before Christmas: Pines Theater
Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud Christmas Supper Show
Christmas at Lumberjack Feud Supper Show features a pre-show all-you-can-eat buffet, edge-of-your-seat competition, and a family feud all rolled into one amazing experience, with the added delight of the holiday season. The lumberjacks and lumberjills compete in high-stakes stunts and challenges, while you can enjoy exclusive winter-themed beer, hot chocolate, and more!
Christmas at Dolly Parton’s Stampede
Dolly Parton’s Stampede has one of the best Christmas shows in Pigeon Forge; you’ll definitely want to add it to your bucket list. Dig into a four-course holiday feast and enjoy the cast of performers, horses, a live nativity, talented ice skaters, and even a visit from Santa!
Christmas Show at the Country Tonite Theatre
The Country Tonite Christmas Show is half country music, half Christmas tunes, plus beautiful costumes, dancing, and a reminder of the true reason for the season. This show is a crowd-pleaser for all ages and one of the best ways to get into the holiday spirit. Plus, kids ages 12 and under are free with a paying adult!
Illusionation: Believe in the Magic Christmas Show
The Christmas magic show at Entertainment Theater in Pigeon Forge combines magical illusion and holiday cheer into a family-friendly experience you will be talking about long after. Jason Hudy is the talent behind the mind-boggling tricks and illusions, and be prepared, he includes the audience in his show!
Christmas at Array Variety Show
Also located at the Entertainment Theater, Christmas at Array features beautiful costumes, timeless songs, world-class dancers, and stunning musicians for an unforgettable time spent celebrating the most wonderful time of the year. Their variety show also includes a live nativity!
Comedy Barn Christmas
Don’t miss the side-splitting fun at the Comedy Barn Christmas show! Complete with live animals, jugglers, singers, dancers, and more, this family extravaganza is guaranteed to be a night full of making spirits bright. You might even get picked to join the cast on stage to participate in one of the skits!
Hatfield & McCoy Christmas Disaster
Another one of the best Christmas shows in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge is the classic Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud. The Christmas season may bring families together, but will these feuding families be able to lay aside their feud? Take your group to this hilarious dinner show and find out!
Christmas Arts & Crafts Show
Although this event isn’t a dinner show or musical performance, the Great Smoky Christmas Arts & Crafts Show is something you won’t want to miss! Located at the Gatlinburg Convention Center, it’s a great place for holiday shopping. You will find locally made and one-of-a-kind items, from leather goods and candles to jewelry, woodworking, signs, quilts, and more.
Now you know all about the best Christmas shows in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Explore more ways to enjoy the holiday season and experience the wonders of Pigeon Forge Tennessee at Christmas!
