THE MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL 2026 ANNOUNCED

The Mountain Music Festival, a three-day classic rock n’ roll music experience, is set to return August 21st-23rd to the Gatlinburg Convention Center, located in Tennessee’s beautiful Great Smoky Mountains.

The three-day, all-ages, immersive fan and artist celebration will feature over twenty-five artists (including fan favorites and emerging acts) performing on three stages, plus an array of interactive events and activities (including photo opportunities with select bands, and access to the Rock N’ Roll Marketplace, Rock N’ Roll Art Gallery, and Outdoor Patio Experience), with more to be announced.

Three-day General Admission passes ($449.00 per person, plus taxes and fees) and two-day General Admission passes ($349.00 per person, plus taxes and fees) are available now, with single-day General Admission passes set to be released this Spring/Summer (date and pricing TBA). VIP Top of the Mountain passes sold out during the festival’s alumni pre-sale. Fans have until March 31st to take advantage of a discount being offered: $50 off on three-day General Admission passes and $40 off on two-day General Admission passes. For more info and to purchase tickets, visit TheMountainUSA.com, and follow on Facebook and Instagram for updates.

New to the festival in 2026 will be Guitar Clinics, hosted by three rock legends: Joel Hoesktra, Reb Beach, and George Lynch. Featuring exclusive and intimate sessions that go beyond the stage, the Guitar Clinics promise to offer fans rare insight, hands-on guidance, and stories straight from the pros. For access to the Guitar Clinics, fans must purchase the three-day General Admission pass + Guitar Clinics package ($519.00 per person, plus taxes and fees). More details will be announced leading up to the festival.

Daily lineup for The Mountain Music Festival 2026:

Friday, August 21st

Saturday, August 22nd

Saturday Late Night Show: Faster Pussycat

Sunday, August 23rd

Returning as official festival hosts are Eddie Trunk (VH1, SiriusXM), comedians Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson (former hosts of VH1 Classic's hit TV show “That Metal Show”), and Bay Area pioneer radio DJ Nikki Blakk.

An inviting and quaint mountain town in eastern Tennessee, Gatlinburg is a fabulous tourist destination featuring great dining options, outdoor attractions, shops, and a plethora of lodging options all nestled under the backdrop of the breath-taking Smoky Mountains. Located in the heart of the town, the Gatlinburg Convention Center (234 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN 37738) is easily accessible with many hotels, restaurants, and shops within walking distance.

With a myriad of events, activities, and music to keep fans entertained day and night, this Smoky Mountain Rock N’ Roll hoedown promises to be one of the biggest events of the year for music fans.