27 Places
Live Music Venues
The Smokies are steeped in musical tradition. Catch live bluegrass, country, gospel, and rock at venues ranging from intimate mountain bars to grand theaters.
The Island in Pigeon Forge
Large Entertainment & Shopping Complex
Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud
Comedy dinner show with family fun
Country Tonite
Live country music & performances
Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show
Pirate battles & indoor lagoon
Ole Smoky Distillery - The Holler
Tennessee's first legal moonshine in Gatlinburg
Hard Rock Cafe Pigeon Forge
American fare with rock memorabilia
Soul of Motown
Live tribute to Motown hits
Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud
Lumberjack shows with exciting competitions
Cooter's Place Pigeon Forge
Dukes of Hazzard memorabilia & cars
Gatlinburg Space Needle
Panoramic views from 407 ft
Ole Red Gatlinburg
Southern comfort food with live music
Smoky Mountain Brewery
Craft beers & pub fare with scenic views
Calhoun's Village & Restaurant
Southern BBQ in Gatlinburg
Downtown Flavortown
Guy Fieri's American restaurant
Grand American Opry
Country and gospel live music shows
Steven Best's Unbelievable Magic
Live magic and illusions show
Grand Majestic Theater
Live musical theater with rotating shows
Cash and The King at Smoky Mountain Theater
Tribute to Johnny Cash & Elvis Presley
Impossibilities Magic, Mindreading & Mayhem
Magic, mindreading & comedy
Forge Cinemas
Latest movies & comfy seats
Governor's Crossing Stadium 14
Modern theater for new release films
Micro Wrestling Federation
Mini wrestlers perform live shows
Alibi Speakeasy
Prohibition-style craft cocktail bar
The Roadhouse Lounge
Lively bar with live music and cocktails
Olé! An Argentinian Dance Sensation
Fiery Argentinian dance performance
Peaceful Side Social
Beer garden with live music & food trucks
Fountain Display at The Island
Water shows with music & lights
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Live Music Venues
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The Checklist
| Place | Rating | Hours | Phone | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatlinburg | |||||
| Ole Smoky Distillery - The Holler | 4.7 ★ | 10 AM - 11 PM | (865) 436-6995 | 903 Parkway #128, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| Gatlinburg Space Needle | 4.3 ★ | 10 AM - Midnight | (865) 436-4629 | 115 Airport Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| Ole Red Gatlinburg | 4.5 ★ | 11 AM - 10 PM, Fri/Sat Midnight | (865) 325-6500 | 511 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| Smoky Mountain Brewery | 4.3 ★ | Daily: 11:30AM - 11PM | (865) 436-4200 | 1004 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| Calhoun's Village & Restaurant | 4.4 ★ | Daily 11 AM - 10:30 PM, Fri-Sat til 11 PM | (865) 436-4100 | 1004 Parkway #101, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| Alibi Speakeasy | 4.7 ★ | Tue-Thu 4-11 PM, Fri-Sat til Midnight | (865) 325-9999 | 968 Parkway Suite 5, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| Pigeon Forge | |||||
| The Island in Pigeon Forge | 4.7 ★ | Daily 10am-10pm (varies by season) | (865) 286-0119 | 131 The Island Dr, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud | 4.6 ★ | Shows vary | (865) 908-7469 | 119 Music Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Country Tonite | 4.7 ★ | Shows at 8PM | (865) 453-2003 | 129 Showplace Blvd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show | 4.5 ★ | Shows vary | (865) 430-8687 | 2713 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Hard Rock Cafe Pigeon Forge | 4.3 ★ | Mon-Sun: 11AM-11PM | (865) 366-7625 | 2050 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Soul of Motown | 4.8 ★ | Shows vary | (865) 908-7469 | 2046 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud | 4.6 ★ | Shows vary | (865) 366-1890 | 2530 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Cooter's Place Pigeon Forge | 4.6 ★ | 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM | (865) 366-1950 | 177 E Wears Valley Rd # 23, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Downtown Flavortown | 4.4 ★ | 11 AM - 11 PM | (865) 774-3500 | 2655 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Grand American Opry | 4.5 ★ | Shows vary | (865) 908-3015 | 2550 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Steven Best's Unbelievable Magic | 4.6 ★ | Shows vary | (865) 428-7469 | 2530 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Grand Majestic Theater | 4.7 ★ | Show times vary | (865) 365-1300 | 2530 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Cash and The King at Smoky Mountain Theater | 4.5 ★ | Shows vary | (865) 428-7469 | 2530 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Forge Cinemas | 4.3 ★ | See Showtimes | (865) 286-1234 | 2530 Parkway #7, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Micro Wrestling Federation | 4.4 ★ | 5 PM Shows | (833) 644-2769 | 185 E Wears Valley Rd, Suite 27, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Olé! An Argentinian Dance Sensation | 4.7 ★ | 7:30 PM Shows | (865) 774-4401 | 2135 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Fountain Display at The Island | 4.7 ★ | Hourly shows | (865) 286-0119 | 250 The Island Dr, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Sevierville | |||||
| Impossibilities Magic, Mindreading & Mayhem | 4.8 ★ | Shows: 5:30 PM & 8 PM | (865) 453-7469 | 1548 Parkway #306, Sevierville, TN 37862 | |
| Governor's Crossing Stadium 14 | 4.3 ★ | 11 AM - 11 PM | (865) 453-1555 | 1402 Hurley Dr, Sevierville, TN 37862 | |
| The Roadhouse Lounge | 4.3 ★ | 2 PM - 11 PM, Fri-Sat Midnight | 2334 Newport Hwy, Sevierville, TN 37876 | ||
| Townsend | |||||
| Peaceful Side Social | 4.5 ★ | Thu-Sun varies | Townsend, TN 37882 | ||