Top Pigeon Forge Art & Culture

Get a 4-in-1, All Access Pass to the Hollywood Wax Museum Entertainment Center in Pigeon Forge, and explore fun attractions, appropriate for all ages. Snap a selfie with your favorite celebrity, experience a ‘5D’ adventure, save the world from zombies, and find your way through a fairytale maze.

Dig into adventure at Pigeon Forge Gem Mine! Perfect for families, kids, and gemstone enthusiasts of all ages, our authentic mining experience lets you uncover sparkling treasures straight from the flume. Every bucket is filled with the chance to find beautiful gems, crystals, fossils, and more. What to Expect Choose from a variety of enriched mining buckets. Wash away the dirt at our running water flumes to reveal hidden gems. Friendly staff on hand to identify your finds. Take home every gem you discover – the treasures are yours to keep! ‍‍ Perfect for Families Little ones love the hands-on adventure, and parents enjoy watching their kids light up as they uncover dazzling stones. It’s both educational and entertaining – a great way to learn about geology while having fun. Convenient Location Located right in the heart of Pigeon Forge, our gem mine is a must-do attraction to add to your Smoky Mountain getaway.

You don’t have to travel to the West Coast to see your favorite celebrities up close. The Hollywood Wax Museum in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, is the largest Hollywood wax museum in the United States, housing replicas of stars. Come spend the day (or even just a few hours) taking selfies with the wax versions of big stars, pop culture icons, and Pigeon Forge’s famous 40,000-pound Great Ape. Plus, learn little-known facts about the celebrities as you wander the museum at your own pace.

Experience the legendary music of the Motown era with the Soul of Motown performance at the Grand Majestic Theater in Pigeon Forge. Live performers take the stage to celebrate the music of artists like Sam Cooke, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight, and more.

Newest Show in Pigeon Forge, TN! Talented singers, and dancers! Incredible Speciality Acts! Located on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge!

Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of Riga Tony's Murder Mystery Dinner Show in, Pigeon Forge, TN. Set in the 1930s, this interactive experience combines a captivating whodunit with delicious meal. As you savor your meal, you will engage with colorful characters, gather clues, and work to solve the mystery. This unique dinner show guarantees a night of laughter and intrigue, making it perfect for groups and families. Can you crack the case before the final reveal.

Enjoy a performance of ‘Remembering Red – A Tribute to Red Skelton’ at the Red Skelton Tribute Theater in Pigeon Forge. This family-friendly comedy show is performed by Brian Hoffman, who brings to life memories of the Golden Age of television as he re-creates Red Skelton’s characters and jokes. Before the show starts, get into the spirit of the era with a video about celebrities, music and more from the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s.

Discover a variety of Tennessee's moonshine and wine distilleries on a half-day tour from Sevierville. Your guide shares the history of moonshine and prohibition, tastings of wine and moonshine, and details about local breweries and distilleries. Visit multiple moonshine distilleries and wineries, in Sevierville and Pigeon Forge, and enjoy tastings at each venue.

Unlike other shows in the area, Country Tonite in Pigeon Forge makes a perfect family night out. Not only is the show great for all ages, but all children 12 and under get in free, too. Hear songs from old country favorites to gospel to modern hits and even patriotic anthems. There is also a concession area to purchase food and drinks to make sure the whole family stays happy throughout the show.

One man Show. A very talented entertainer and interactive show, paying tribute to the music of Elvis Presley and other iconic performers like Dean Martin, Conway Twitty, Johnny Cash, Neil Diamond, Roy Orbison, Tom Jones and others. A night of nostalgia and good memories.

Your favorite performers may be gone, but their spirits live on in Pigeon Forge. With tickets to "Elvis! Tribute to the King" you’ll kick back and relax with one of the world's most famous musicians—Elvis Presley. Even if you’ve seen the show before, the lineup changes, and every night is a roaring fun time.

Discover the fun of a magic show during your trip to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee with an admission ticket to see Steven Best. Now celebrating 11 years, attend a family-friendly comedy and magic show at the Smoky Mountain Theatre and watch star Steven Best perform his tricks. Skip-the-line access is included and magic fans may want to check out the on-site magic shop as well.

High Energy, Fun filled show with the greatest hits of the Greatest Female Superstars. Live performance with spectacular vocals which include some audience participation.

Ramp up the holiday spirit with a ticket to YO HO at Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud Christmas Show in Pigeon Forge. Sing along to your favorite holiday tunes while watching real lumberjacks participate in friendly competitions like sawing, log rolling, and speed climbing. After the show, you can compete in your own challenges in the onsite adventure park.

His legend lives on at this fantastic tribute in music to the one and only Elvis Presley, featuring an award-winning tribute artist backed by talented singers on harmonies and accompanied by a multi-media presentation that highlights the career of the King of Rock and Roll. From his early hits in the ‘50s, to his tremendous roster of hits from 31 feature films, to his record-breaking Comeback Special and his ground-breaking Las Vegas residency, you will experience what it may truly have been like to see the KING on stage. Welcome home to Tennessee, Mr. Presley, we’ve been missing you. Please Note: This performance is in Pigeon Forge, TN. This is NOT our production in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tickets for the Vegas production are available only thru TicketMaster.

The BIGGEST little show in the Smokies, with classic country hits, soul stirring gospel favorites, a nod to Broadway with familiar tunes, and a salute to our United States Armed Forces in a stand to your feet full dress military salute.

Spend an evening tapping your toes to classic Motown tunes with this family-friendly performance featuring Anthony Bailey crooning timeless Soul hits. This popular Pigeon Forge show has limited seating, so book your tickets in advance to guarantee a fun few hours packed with legendary Motown melodies performed live. Skip the line at the Steven Best’s Smoky Mountain Theater box office and head straight to your seats in plenty of time for the first song.

No need to sidle up to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park visitor center at 9am to catch that ranger-led tour—with this self-paced audio guide, you have your own expert at your disposal, right on your phone. As you drive through the park, stories, tips, and more automatically play, getting you the most out of your Smoky Mountain adventure.

An afternoon you won't forget. Join Jill Spiecker and she takes you back in time to the life and times of Patsy Cline, her music, her challenges, her triumphs, her troubles and her Christian Faith. A multimedia musical tribute which includes a live performance by Jill Spiecker performing as Patsy Cline. Video clips that give a history of Patsy Cline and Interviews of people who knew Patsy Cline. Our theater is an intimate setting with comfortable seating, temperature controlled room, plenty of seating and leg room, and Large, easy to see TV screens for video clips. A very entertaining show. It's an afternoon you won't soon forget. A show for people of all ages. Great for families.

Heavy traffic can take away from the fun of driving the 11-mile (17.7 kilometer) Cades Cove loop. This guided bus tour offers a low-stress alternative to taking your own car, plus provides the benefit of guided commentary so you get more out of the trip than just a chance to admire mountain scenery.

Book in advance to skip long lines at Magiquest for a day of family fun and roleplaying adventures. Your admission ticket gives you access to two separate attractions: an interactive roleplaying experience and mini golf. The park is open seven days a week to fit all schedules and itineraries.

Celebrate American Oldies with this live music show in Red Skelton Tribute Theater. Musician and comedian Patty Waszak takes the stage with tunes such as “Rock Around the Clock,” “Johnny B. Goode,” and “Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head,” interspersing performances with jokes and banter. This family-friendly show is a hit with kids, parents, and grandparents alike.

A night at the Great Smoky Mountain Murder Mystery Dinner Show in Pigeon Forge is one to be remembered. Get right in the middle of all the action in solving a murder that occurred on Michael and Lisa's wedding day with this ticket. Enjoy a 3-course country-style meal while watching the story and clues unfold and help solve the murder before the night is over.