Top 5 New Year's Events in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge

Ring in 2025 with music, family fun, and fireworks galore! Bring family and friends to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge for these unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebrations.

1. Gatlinburg Space Needle Fireworks

Spectacular fireworks burst from the iconic Space Needle in a stunning finale to 2024! Join the revelry at the Needle, starting at 10:30 p.m. Enjoy a free country concert. Watch lighted drones creating images in the sky. Count down with a ball drop, then let the fireworks dazzle you as 2025 begins. Everything’s free and family-friendly! 

2. A Country New Year at Ole Red Gatlinburg

Eat, drink, and tap your toes all day long on Dec. 31 at Blake Shelton’s Ole Red. Listen to acoustic sets from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. East Tennessee’s own Cole Sitzlar and his band take the stage at 9 and keep the party going through midnight. Spend New Year’s Eve with country music lovers just like you!

3. Lights of Wonder at Gatlinburg SkyPark

Get the ultimate view of the city’s fireworks: See them from above! Spend New Year’s Eve at Gatlinburg SkyPark and view the fireworks from a mountaintop perch, 100 feet above the Space Needle. Groove to a “silent dance party,” where everyone listens through high-quality headphones! Grab a bite to eat, because every VIP admission includes a $5 coupon for the park’s new restaurant. Return on New Year’s Day to explore the park, because a visit is included in your VIP Lights of Wonder ticket. 

4. Music and Fireworks at The Island in Pigeon Forge

Dance and sing on New Year’s Eve with a free concert followed by fireworks, at The Island–a one-stop destination for food, attractions and shopping. The music cranks up with Southern rockers Six Gun, followed by The Breakfast Club, a cover band bringing the ‘80s to life. Stick around for midnight fireworks! 

5. The Mountain Mile’s New Year’s Eve

Pigeon Forge’s Mountain Mile welcomes the whole family for activities and giveaways on New Year’s Eve. The kids will love face painting, street performers, obstacle courses, and tasty hot chocolate and hot cider to keep you warm. Shop, dine, then get your thrills on the Mountain Mile’s heart-pounding rides. Then, fireworks light up the sky at 10 p.m.

Rent a private, cozy Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge vacation cabin for a New Year’s getaway. Pick your dream cabin online today and start planning your celebrations!