Head to Country Tonite Theatre this Christmas season, where the magic of Christmas comes alive through renditions of Christmas favorites, beautiful choreography, holiday sets and costumes. Along with your favorite cast, you'll be able to enjoy guest appearances from special performers, including Frosty the Snowman, Santa Claus and the Sugar Plum Fairy. When the toys come alive during "Where are you Christmas" you'll be ready to book your tickets for the next year's show as well. Christmas showtimes are 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm most days, with a special performance of The Nutcracker on Friday, December 11, 2026.

Christmas is coming to Array Variety Show! Join us for the ULTIMATE Christmas Show in the Smokies as we celebrate “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!” You’ll witness all the festive lights, the timeless music, and the costumes that make the Christmas season so special! This two-hour extravaganza features world-class vocalists, incredible yuletide dancers and amazing musicians performing all your favorite Christmas classics, as well as new favorites.

For more than 30 years, Gatlinburg has celebrated Winter Magic with millions of twinkling lights on festive holiday displays throughout the city. Soak up the spirit of the season from the comfort of your own vehicle or taking a stroll along the parkway and take a memorable journey on the exciting Gatlinburg Winter Magic Lights. Where to stay: Gatlinburg cabin rentals for Winter Magic season.

Sevierville and her sister cities of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are all decked out in lights during the annual Smoky Mountain Winterfest Celebration. Viewing Smoky Mountain Winterfest lights with friends and family is a great way to get in the holiday spirit – and with more than 15 million lights in a 25-mile stretch, there’s certainly plenty to see! Winterfest lights are a huge draw, but once visitors arrive in Sevierville, they also find incredible shopping, attractions, and area holiday shows.

Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, guests on board will enjoy warm cocoa and a treat while listening and reading along with the magical story. Children’s faces show the magic of the season when the train arrives at the North Pole to find Santa Claus waiting. Santa will board THE POLAR EXPRESS™, greeting each child and presenting them with a special gift as in the story, their own silver sleigh bell. Christmas carols will be sung as they return back to the Bryson City Depot. You can purchase your tickets online or call our reservations department at (800) 872-4681. We strongly discourage attempting to purchase your tickets the day of as a majority of dates and/or times are sold out in advance. No matter how you purchase tickets, they’ll be waiting at will call. Ticket prices vary by class of service. All departures are from the Bryson City Depot in Bryson City, NC. Plan on being here by 1 hour before your departure. Where to stay: Townsend cabin rentals for a Quiet Side base near the Bryson City train.

Join the Redneck Comedy Bus Tour on their Smoky Mountain Christmas Lights Tour this holiday season in Pigeon Forge. Beware of merry rednecks and drunken reindeer aboard this fun-filled festive adventure. Dig out those tacky holiday sweaters, join in some rowdy Christmas carolin' (redneck style) & jingle all the way through Winterfest with newfound friends! Come on down to the rendezvous spot to start your holiday laughter extravaganza! The jolly team of rednecks will greet you with warm holiday spirits, getting you primed for a jingle-filled journey ahead! This tour boards at Cooter's Place Pigeon Forge 177 E Wears Valley Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 on select dates in November and December. Note: This tour is not available on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, or Christmas Day.

There's nothin' like the holidays to bring family together... FOR A FEUD! See why we put the HOLLER in the HOLLERdays! Come join Pa Hatfield and Ma McCoy as they try to set aside their differences in the spirit of the Season. Watch as they bring their two famous feudin’ families together for a night of fun, food and entertainment guaranteed to make you feel better about spending the holidays with your in-laws! Whether you’re city-folk or country cuzins, you’ll love the holiday singing and dancing, mighty feats of strength, jaw dropping stunts and side-splitting comedy. There’s something here for everybody! And Granny’s pulling out all the stops for the holiday dinner! She’s cookin’ up a heap of fried chicken and country pulled pork shoulder barbecue! Add smashed taters, creamy cole slaw, fluffy biscuits, corn on the cob, creamy vegetable soup and Granny’s special dessert and you’ll need to loosen up your belt! It’s the best dinner in town–Granny guarantees it!

Kickoff Winterfest in Sevierville with the annual tree lighting at Tanger Outlets. This event marks the moment with everything shifts from autumn tones to full holiday sparkle. More information to come as it becomes available. Where to stay: Sevierville cabin rentals near Tanger Outlets.

Experience the magic of Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas, one of the park's most beloved holiday traditions. With more than six million twinkling lights, towering Christmas trees, festive entertainment, seasonal flavors and holiday shopping, Dollywood transforms into a winter wonderland in the heart of the Smokies. Take a stroll through the park and see each area come to life with its own holiday look, from the classic red and green of Santa's Village and the wintry blues and whites of Glacier Ridge to the warm candlelight glow of Craftsman's Valley. New for 2026, Country Fair transforms into Peppermint Valley. Dollywood's Holiday entertainment returns with family favorites including Christmas in the Smokies and 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, along with outdoor performances like Appalachian Christmas and O Holy Night. After dark, head to Wildwood Grove for Snow in the Grove, an immersive winter experience featuring the Wildwood Tree, glowing Roly Poly characters, music, colorful lights and snow. The weekends bring even more Christmas magic with festive fireworks set to holiday music. Come hungry, too! Dollywood serves up hearty holiday dishes, festive drinks and seasonal sweets throughout Smoky Mountain Christmas. Guests can also purchase a Christmas Tasting Pass to sample up to five participating festival foods.