12/31/2026
Get DirectionsRing in 2027 at The Island in Pigeon Forge with the largest New Year’s Eve celebration in the Smokies, featuring a free concert, family-friendly entertainment and a spectacular midnight fireworks display.
New Year’s Eve Celebration at The Island
Event Date: Thursday, December 31, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.–Midnight
Location: The Island in Pigeon Forge
Address: 131 The Island Drive, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Admission: Free
Parking: Free
Celebrate the arrival of 2027 during the New Year’s Eve Celebration at The Island in Pigeon Forge. This free, family-friendly event brings visitors together for an exciting evening of live music, festive entertainment and one of the area’s most anticipated midnight fireworks displays.
The Island will be open from 10:00 a.m. until midnight, giving families an entire day to explore its popular rides, restaurants, shops and attractions. As evening approaches, the celebration comes alive with high-energy music and a free concert. The featured headliner for the 2026 celebration will be announced later in the year.
When the clock strikes midnight, look toward the sky as a dazzling fireworks display illuminates Pigeon Forge to welcome the New Year. The fireworks will be synchronized to a live soundtrack broadcast on WIVK 107.7 FM, creating an unforgettable finale to the evening.
Admission and parking are free, making this one of the best family-friendly ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve in the Smoky Mountains.
Event Highlights
- Free New Year’s Eve concert
- 2026 musical headliner to be announced
- Spectacular midnight fireworks display
- Fireworks synchronized to a live radio soundtrack
- Family-friendly rides, dining, shopping and entertainment
- Free admission
- Free parking
- Convenient Pigeon Forge location
Stay Near the New Year’s Eve Celebration
Make your Smoky Mountain New Year’s getaway even more memorable with a stay at Bear Tracts Vacation Cabins. Our Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and Wears Valley cabin rentals offer comfortable accommodations, entertaining amenities and convenient access to the area’s most popular attractions and holiday events.
Spend the evening celebrating at The Island, then return to your cabin to relax by the fireplace, soak in a private hot tub or continue the celebration with family and friends. Book your cabin early, as New Year’s Eve is a popular time to visit the Smoky Mountains.