Dolly Parton’s Stampede (left) and the Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Feud (right) rank as some of the best shows in Pigeon Forge
With so many to choose from, it can be hard to pick just one.
Check out our list below of best shows in Pigeon Forge, with prices and information you need to know, so you can decide which show is best for you and your family.
Please note that many shows operate on a limited schedule during the off season in January and February. Please plan accordingly! Without further ado, here are the best shows in Pigeon Forge:
1. Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Show
Dolly Parton’s Stampede features a friendly North vs. South competition.
Guests will enjoy a live show featuring music, comedy, live animals, horse stunts and pyrotechnics during their meal. A four-course feast of Southern comfort food is included with your ticket.
And, you know it’s good when Dolly puts her name on it.
- Adult ticket prices: $59.99 (may vary by season, subject to change)
- Address: 3849 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
- Phone: (865) 453-4400
- Website: dpstampede.com/pigeon-forge
- Insider tip: Arrive early to visit the horses for the Horse Walk
2. Pirates Voyage Dinner Show
Pirates Voyage Dinner Show is a dinner theater experience in Pigeon Forge.
Guests join the adventures of the infamous pirate Blackbeard and his quartermaster Calico Jack on pirate ships.
With stadium seating, there’s hardly a bad seat in the house. The show offers a four-course pirate feast, included in the ticket price.
- Adult ticket prices: $59.99 (may vary by season, subject to change)
- Address: 2713 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
- Phone: (865) 505-2469
- Website: piratesvoyage.com/pigeon-forge
- Insider tip: The staff stays in character. Play along!
3. Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Feud
The Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Show is a dinner theater experience in Pigeon Forge, featuring a home style all-you-can-eat feast and two quirky families.
The show is very loosely based on the real-life feud between the Hatfield and McCoy families.
Hatfield and McCoy claims to put the “fun” in dysfunctional.
- Adult ticket prices: $59.99 (may vary by season, subject to change)
- Address: 119 Music Road, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
- Phone: (865) 908-7469
- Website: hatfieldmccoydinnerfeud.com
- Insider tip: Build your own discount combo-pack and try out some additional dinner shows.
4. The Comedy Barn Theater
The Comedy Barn Theater is a live music venue in Pigeon Forge.
The show has clean, Hee-Haw-style comedy routine for the family.
It is an award-winning family comedy variety show. Note that this one is not a dinner show, but snacks are available for purchase.
This amazing show features magicians, dancers, jugglers, ventriloquists, comedians and live music.
- Adult ticket prices: $34.99 (may vary by season, subject to change)
- Address: 2775 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
- Phone: (865) 428-5222
- Website: comedybarn.com
- Insider tip: Eat before you go, no dinner is served.
5. Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud Show and Adventure Park
Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud Show and Adventure Park is a tourist attraction in Pigeon Forge, located in the Shops at Lumberjack Square.
The show features two feuding families as they compete through competitive lumberjack events like log rolling, boom runs and more.
The show takes place in an outdoor amphitheater and is family-friendly.
The Adventure Park features a zipline roller coaster, the High Woodsman Challenge and other competitive lumberjack events.
- Adult ticket prices: $34.99 (may vary by season, subject to change)
- Address: 2530 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
- Phone: (865) 366-3330
- Website: lumberjackfeud.com
- Insider tip: The show is outdoors, so dress accordingly. (It is shaded and covered)
6. Impossibilities Magic Show
Erik Dobell is a master mentalist and magician. Be amazed with his illusions at this great show, which now also features comedian Chris Collins.
Dobell has traveled from Las Vegas to South Korea performing for audiences and companies such as the NFL, Macy’s and Goodyear, and now he performs at the historic Gatlinburg Space Needle in downtown Gatlinburg.
- Adult ticket prices: $23.95
- Address: 115 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
- Phone: (888) 482-3330
- Website: impossibilitiesshow.com
- Insider tip: The venue is small, make reservations ahead of time.
7. Murder Mystery Dinner Show
This one-of-a-kind experience offers something for crime show enthusiasts with a comedic take on the trend and a three-course meal.
The Great Smoky Mountain Murder Mystery Dinner Show offers different shows that rotate throughout the week.
The venue has restaurant-style seating.
- Adult ticket prices: $44.55 (may vary by season, subject to change)
- Address: 2682 Teaster Lane, Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863
- Phone: (866) 624-7185
- Website: murdermystery-pigeonforge.com
- Insider tip: Be sure to arrive early!
8. Grand Majestic Theater
The Grand Majestic allows guests to sing, dance and marvel, all at one location.
It is home to shows including “Soul of Motown”, “Hit Parade” and “The Magic of Terry Evanswood”.
Evanswood previously performed at Wonderworks. Visit the website for tickets and more information.
- Adult ticket prices: $24.95-$36.95 (may vary by season, subject to change)
- Address: 2330 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
- Phone: (865) 774-7777
- Website: thegrandmajestic.com
- Insider tip: Food and drinks are not included in ticket price.
9. Country Tonite
Country Tonite theatre is a large venue for family-friendly shows with live music, comedy and dancing and some of the best country music in town.
- Adult ticket prices: $40.52 (may vary by season, subject to change)
- Address: 129 Showplace Blvd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
- Phone: (865) 453-2003
- Website: countrytonitepf.com
- Insider tip: Book online to save $5. Children 12 and under are free with a paying adult!
10. Buttonwillow Civil War Theater
The Buttonwillow Civil War Theater is a theater company in Pigeon Forge.
Notably, the theater offers shows daily (except Christmas), and group rates are available.
The show is described as light-hearted, educational and entertaining.
- Adult ticket prices: $40 (may vary by season, subject to change)
- Address: 2135 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
- Phone: (423) 309-1667
- Website: buttonwillowcivilwartheater.com
- Insider tip: This is no longer a dinner show.
11. Red Skelton Tribute Theater
Brian Hoffman’s “Remembering Red – A Tribute to Red Skelton” is the longest-running show at the Westin Las Vegas Hotel Casino and Spa in Las Vegas, and he is now performing in the Smokies.
Relive the short one-man skits that Red Skeleton is famous for. This comedy show is suitable for all ages.
- Adult ticket prices: $28.18 (may vary by season, subject to change)
- Address: 167 East Wears Valley Road Ste 17, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
- Phone: (865) 428-8900
- Website: redskeltoncomedyshow.com
- Insider tip: This is one of the smaller venues in the area.
What is your favorite show in Pigeon Forge? Let us know in the comments!
