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What is on in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee: the events on our checked calendar for Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, with dates, prices where posted and a link to each organizer. The list below is computed from the live events dataset, so ended events drop off and new ones appear without waiting for us to edit this page.
17 upcoming events in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge on our checked calendar, next up: Gatlinburg Veterans Day Ceremony (Nov 11); Gatlinburg Winter Festival & Chili Cookoff (Nov 12); Winterfest Christmas Village (Pigeon Forge) (Nov 13).
This list is rebuilt from our Tennessee events dataset (calendar last re-checked Nov 2, 2026). Every date and price was read on the organizer’s own page; “See event page” means the organizer does not publish one. Plans change, so check the organizer’s page before you drive.
Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge This Weekend (Nov 6-8, 2026)
No one-off events on our Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge calendar this weekend. See everything on this weekend in Tennessee.
Upcoming Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge Events
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatlinburg Veterans Day Ceremony | Wed, Nov 11 (11:00 AM-12:00 PM) | Gatlinburg · Smoky Mountains | Free |
| Gatlinburg Winter Festival & Chili Cookoff | Thu, Nov 12 (5:00-9:00 PM) | Gatlinburg · Smoky Mountains | Free; optional VIP Experience (price not on page) |
| Winterfest Christmas Village (Pigeon Forge) | Nov 13-28 (Open Nov 13-15 and Nov 20-28; see the organizer page for venue rules) | Pigeon Forge · Smoky Mountains | See event page |
| Candy Canes & Cocktails (21+) | Tue, Nov 24 (6:00-9:00 PM) | Gatlinburg · Smoky Mountains | $50 per person |
| Gatlinburg's Festival of Trees (53rd) | Nov 25-29 (Daily 10 AM-7 PM) | Gatlinburg · Smoky Mountains | Free |
| Christmas at the Courthouse (Sevierville) | Thu, Dec 3 (5:30-8:30 PM) | Sevierville · Smoky Mountains | See event page |
| Christmas in the Village (Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center) | Dec 4-5 (Tickets on sale 5:30-7 PM; viewing ends 8 PM) | Townsend · Smoky Mountains | Tickets required; see the organizer page for venue rules |
| Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade (Gatlinburg) | Fri, Dec 4 (7:30-9:00 PM) | Gatlinburg · Smoky Mountains | Free; Grandstand VIP seating $50 per person (seating from 5:30 PM) |
| 64th Sevierville Christmas Parade | Sat, Dec 5 (11 AM; about 30 minutes past any viewing point) | Sevierville · Smoky Mountains | See event page |
| Gatlinburg Christmas Concert: Tiffany and Matthew & Gunnar Nelson | Sat, Dec 5 (8:00-10:00 PM) | Gatlinburg · Smoky Mountains | Reserved seating $30; premium reserved $40 (page header also shows $31.65-$41.95) |
| Townsend Christmas Parade | Sun, Dec 6 (Time TBA) | Townsend · Smoky Mountains | See event page |
| Gatlinburg New Year's Eve Celebration and Ball Drop | Thu, Dec 31 (9:30 PM; drone show about 11:50 PM; ball drop at midnight) | Gatlinburg · Smoky Mountains | Free |
| Wilderness Wildlife Week | Jan 4-7 | Pigeon Forge · Smoky Mountains | Free and open to the public |
Running for Weeks in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge
Not checked for each date: these run for weeks, and some open only on certain days or nights.
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatlinburg Winter Magic (holiday lights) Our guide | Nov 5-Feb 15, 2027 (Recurring daily; hours not published) | Gatlinburg · Smoky Mountains | See event page |
| Dollywood Smoky Mountain Christmas Our guide | Nov 6-Jan 3, 2027 | Pigeon Forge · Smoky Mountains | See event page |
| Pigeon Forge Winterfest Our guide | Nov 6-Jan 31, 2027 (Nightly lights; see the organizer page for venue rules) | Pigeon Forge · Smoky Mountains | See event page |
| Dollywood I Will Always Love You Festival | Mar 11-Apr 11 | Pigeon Forge · Smoky Mountains | See event page |
Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge Events by Month
- November 2026 8 in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge
- December 2026 7 in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge
- January 2027 1 in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge
- March 2027 1 in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge
More nearby: Smoky Mountains Events: Oct 2026 to Mar 2027.
More About Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge
Not confirmed: our calendar lists the events we have checked on organizer pages. It is not every event in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Times, tickets and cancellations are on each organizer’s page, so check there before you go.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this every event in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge?
No. It is the events we have read on an organizer page and dated. If something is missing, send it to us.
How current is this list?
The list is computed on each visit from our events dataset, which carries a checked date on every row. Download it on the open data page.
Where do I see everything in the state?
Use the Tennessee event finder, or the events by month pages.
Sources
- Each event row links the organizer page it was read from. How we check: editorial standards, verification log.
Cite this page: It's Tennessee, “Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge Events Calendar”, itstennessee.com/gatlinburg-pigeon-forge-events/ (updated ). By the It's Tennessee editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.