The holiday spirit is alive and well each year at Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas! The popular Pigeon Forge theme park becomes a true winter wonderland, complete with millions of festive lights, towering Christmas trees, and the comforting smells of cinnamon and hot cocoa in the mountain air. One of the best ways to embrace the holiday spirit is to see a show or two! From toe-tapping music to heartwarming performances, here are 7 Christmas shows at Dollywood sure to put you in the holiday spirit:
1. Christmas in the Smokies
This signature performance at the Celebrity Theater has long been a guest favorite among all the Christmas shows at Dollywood! Christmas in the Smokies celebrates the traditions of a Smoky Mountain Christmas on stage through festive family stories, breathtaking vocal performances, and cheerful choreography. The dazzling displays and riveting harmonies fill the heart with holiday joy.
2. Appalachian Christmas
No trip to the Smokies is complete without hearing a little bluegrass! Appalachian Christmas at the Back Porch Theater features the popular Smoky Mountain String Band. The group plays traditional holiday music through a combination of the banjo, fiddle, and guitar, giving the audience the feeling of celebrating Christmas Smoky Mountain style.
3. Twas the Night Before Christmas
Twas the Night Before Christmas at the Pines Theater is a whimsical twist on the classic Christmas poem. Guests get to follow the Baxter family and their mischievous mouse friends as they experience their own holiday miracle. With engaging tunes, vivid outfits, and memorable dance numbers, this show wows both children and adults.
4. Heidi Parton’s A Christmas to Remember
Dolly’s niece, Heidi Parton, wows the crowds with her voice at DreamSong Theater! A Christmas to Remember includes Heidi and her friends performing hit songs and sharing heartfelt anecdotes that offer a glimpse into the Parton family’s holiday traditions. Enjoy endless music, laughter, and the holiday spirit that these Christmas shows at Dollywood provide!
5. O’ Holy Night
This living Nativity musical tells the story of Christmas, often causing guests to positively reflect. Following the viewpoint of a child and featuring moving music, this show at Valley Theater captures the true meaning of Christmas. Artful singing washes the audience over with a feeling of calmness, reminding them of the joy and hope of Christmas.
6. Snow in the Grove
If you have plans to bring your little ones along, Snow in the Grove is one of the must-see Christmas shows at Dollywood! Held in the Wildwood Grove portion of the park, this immersive winter wonderland experience features whimsical characters, sparkling lights, and even snow!
7. Christmas With The Kingdom Heirs
When it comes to Christmas shows at Dollywood, you have to check out the award-winning gospel group, The Kingdom Heirs! The park’s resident Southern gospel quartet sings rich and deep harmonies and hymns that celebrate the spiritual side of Christmas. These uplifting performances will have you singing along in no time at Showstreet Palace Theater.
Beyond Christmas Shows at Dollywood
You’ll be in the holiday spirit in no time when you check out these Christmas shows at Dollywood! Shows are just the beginning of what makes Christmastime so special. Check out everything else you will find when you attend Smoky Mountain Christmas at Dollywood!
