Smoky Mountain Anime Fest 2026

Dates: Friday, October 2–Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: Begins Friday at 12:00 PM and concludes Saturday at 8:00 PM
Location: Rocky Top Sports World
Address: 1870 Sports World Boulevard, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Admission: Tickets are required and available now. Prices vary by ticket type.

Anime, gaming and pop-culture fans are gathering in Gatlinburg for the third annual Smoky Mountain Anime Fest! Taking place October 2–3, 2026, at Rocky Top Sports World, this two-day celebration brings fans together to meet talented voice actors from popular anime series and video games.

Explore vendor and artist tables filled with artwork, collectibles, merchandise and one-of-a-kind creations. The festival offers an exciting opportunity to connect with fellow fans, discover new artists and celebrate favorite characters and stories in the heart of the Smoky Mountains.

Additional voice actors and special guests are being announced as the event approaches, so attendees can expect even more surprises leading up to festival weekend. Tickets and vendor spaces are currently available.

Event Highlights

• Meet anime and video game voice actors
• Browse vendor and artist tables
• Shop artwork, collectibles and fan merchandise
• Connect with anime, gaming and pop-culture fans
• Enjoy a two-day convention in Gatlinburg
• Watch for additional guest announcements

Stay Near Smoky Mountain Anime Fest

Turn festival weekend into a complete Smoky Mountain getaway with Bear Tracts Vacation Cabins. Our Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge vacation cabins offer comfortable accommodations for couples, families and groups attending the event.

Guests who book with Bear Tracts Vacation Cabins receive up to $1,072 in free attraction tickets every day of their stay. Enjoy even more entertainment before or after the festival while saving on some of the area’s most popular attractions.

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