# Live Shows in Sevierville | Performances, Musicals & Acts

- **Subtitle**: Find live performances in Sevierville — musicals, variety shows, dance and stage acts. Browse upcoming shows by date and venue and book tickets.
- **Category**: Performances
- **Type**: format

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## About

For the lover of all things art there is a lot to catch; performing arts, musicals and theater events in Sevierville are all set to keep you entertained. There are these amazing and unforgettable performances in Sevierville that will keep you hooked for days long. This is your guide to the Sevierville show listings and all the top-rated performances so you never miss out on top-rated events. Explore the best of Broadway shows, plays and performances with us and book your tickets already.

## Performances Events in Sevierville

- **Event Name**: Grand Ole Dolly
  - **Description**: Celebrate the music of Dolly with legendary Dana St. James and an all-star cast in this unforgettable tribute spectacular!About this EventWell butter my biscuit… it’s time for a night of rhinestones, big hair, and bigger
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 25 2026 at 10:00 pm – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 03:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sevierville/grand-ole-dolly/100001995922882069
  - **Venue**: 815 Parkway
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  - **Price**: USD 11 to 258
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Sevier County Fairest of the Fair- 0-9 Pageant
  - **Description**: Sevier County Fairest of The Fair Pageant ages 0-9 pageant
Sponsored by Food City


$50 Entry Fee

Wednesday Night Divisions:
Little Mister (0-3)
Mister (4-6)
Baby (0-23months) 
Tiny (2-3yrs) 
Petite (4-6yrs) 
Little Miss (7-9yrs)

Schedule of Events:
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  - **Date**: Wed Sep 02 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sevierville/sevier-county-fairest-of-the-fair-0-9-pageant/200030305738933
  - **Venue**: Sevier County Fair
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- **Event Name**: Great Smokies Praisefest
  - **Description**: Our favorite multi-day event of the year, now in its 36th consecutive year!  3 Days, 5 Sessions, featuring many of your favorite Gospel Music Artists, hosted by Greater Vision.  It's more than a concert series. It's The Great Smokies Praisefest!
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  - **Date**: Mon Nov 09 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed Nov 11 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sevierville/great-smokies-praisefest/200029786826202
  - **Venue**: First Baptist Church of Sevierville
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  - **Categories**: concerts, music, art, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Smoky Bear Classic 2026
  - **Description**: Join us for our 2nd annual Smoky Bear Classic! We are thrilled to host bands in our wonderful stadium! Perfect for viewing the amazing performances the bands in our region have been working on. More details to be announced soon!
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 10:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sevierville/smoky-bear-classic-2026/200029701779356
  - **Venue**: 1200 Dolly Parton Parkway, Sevierville, TN
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Ronnie Call Band @ The H.U.T.
  - **Description**: Join us at The H.U.T. for a great night of live music with Ronnie Call Band!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Thu Aug 27 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu Aug 27 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sevierville/ronnie-call-band-the-hut/200030552111346
  - **Venue**: The H.U.T
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music
- **Event Name**: Legacy Five in Sevierville
  - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate Legacy Five Experience LIVE at First Baptist Church - Sevierville—This Wednesday, November 11, 2026! 🎶
It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, Legacy Five
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Wed Nov 11 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed Nov 11 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sevierville/legacy-five-in-sevierville/3300029313477534
  - **Venue**: First Baptist Church - Sevierville
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  - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment, art, live-music
- **Event Name**: Mark Trammell Quartet in Sevierville
  - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate Mark Trammell Quartet Experience LIVE at First Baptist Church - Sevierville—This Tuesday, November 10, 2026! 🎶
It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, Mark Tram
  - **Date**: Tue Nov 10 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue Nov 10 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sevierville/mark-trammell-quartet-in-sevierville/3300030441042847
  - **Venue**: First Baptist Church - Sevierville
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  - **Categories**: Concerts, Music, Entertainment, Art
- **Event Name**: Greater Vision in Sevierville
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss Greater Vision Live in Sevierville on Monday, November 9, 2026! 🎶
Are you ready to experience Greater Vision like never before? With chart-topping hits like My Name Is Lazarus, I Wouldn't Take Nothin for My Jour
  - **Date**: Mon Nov 09 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon Nov 09 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sevierville/greater-vision-in-sevierville/3300029954489551
  - **Venue**: First Baptist Church - Sevierville
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  - **Categories**: Art
- **Event Name**: Karen Peck & New River in Sevierville
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss this Out! Karen Peck & New River is Live at Event Center at The Ridge on Friday, November 13, 2026! 🎶
This is your moment. Karen Peck & New River is hitting Event Center at The Ridge on
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 04 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun Oct 04 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sevierville/karen-peck-andamp;-new-river-in-sevierville/3300030222292712
  - **Venue**: Event Center at The Ridge
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  - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment, live-music
- **Event Name**: Tennessee Showdown
  - **Description**: 🔥 Get Ready, Tennessee — Tennessee Showdown Is Here! 🔥

Tennessee, it’s time to turn up the energy and bring your A-game to the floor! The Tennessee Showdown is more than a cheer and dance competition—it’s a weekend packed with big performances, fierce co
  - **Date**: Sat Mar 13 2027 at 07:00 am – Sun Mar 14 2027 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sevierville/tennessee-showdown/200030583472747
  - **Venue**: 1410 Winfield Dunn Pkwy, Sevierville, TN 37876-1500, United States
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  - **Categories**: Contests, dance, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Tennessee Smokies Gospel Singing
  - **Description**: Gospel singing with several groups.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 13
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sevierville/tennessee-smokies-gospel-singing/200030453704740
  - **Venue**: Sevierville Community Center Aerobics and Fitness
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- **Event Name**: Sevierville Ward Fall Festival
  - **Description**: Sevierville Ward Fall FestivalAbout this EventTime to gather with spooks and specters to share in fun and food. A good opportunity to dress up, but please no masks. There will also be a trunk or treat for the childr
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 30 2026 at 05:30 pm – Fri Oct 30 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sevierville/sevierville-ward-fall-festival/100001996363923235
  - **Venue**: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: festivals, fall-festivals, trunk-or-treat, halloween, trick-or-treat

## Trending Events in Sevierville

- **Event Name**: Bring-A-Friend Free
  - **Description**: 🎉💦 Soaky Mountain Season Pass Holders can Bring-A-Friend for FREE on select dates during the 2026 season! These special Bring-A-Friend Days give you even more chances to share the fun with someone special. This offer is valid for one friend per Season Pas
  - **Venue**: 175 Gists Creek Road, Sevierville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37876
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- **Event Name**: Mountain Coaster Rides at SkyLand Ranch - Daily
  - **Description**: Prepare for an absolutely mind-blowing experience as you embark on the awe-inspiring mountain coaster! Get ready to be thrilled for a whopping eight minutes, the longest ride in the entire U.S. Southeast! Hold on tight as you reach heart-pounding speeds o
  - **Venue**: 1620 Parkway, Sevierville, TN
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- **Event Name**: Smoky Mountain Truck Fest 2026
  - **Description**: Smoky Mountain Truck Fest Presented by Jtx Forged Wheels Powered by Kap King Co returns for another amazing year. 
We cannot wait to be back with all of you in the great city of Sevierville Tennessee in the heart of the Smoky Mountains. We have some great
  - **Venue**: Sevierville Convention Center
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- **Event Name**: Mustang Versus Camaro Showdown 2026
  - **Description**: The Mustang Versus Camaro Showdown 2026 will be on September 19, 2026!

The big news is that The Showdown will be held at the NASCAR SpeedPark in Sevierville. That's right - MVCS is now a destination event! Come for the cars, stay for the go-karts, mini g
  - **Venue**: NASCAR SpeedPark Smoky Mountains
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- **Event Name**: 2026 2nd Annual Fall Festival at Springtime Petting Farm in Sevierville
  - **Description**: 2026 2nd Annual Fall Harvest Festival and Haunted Walk at Springtime Exotic Petting Farm Located in Sevierville Tennessee (40 Acre Farm) near Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Open September 25th - November 1st.***OVER 20 ACTIVITIES INCLUDED WITH THE ALL DAY P
  - **Venue**: Springtime Exotic Petting Farm Sevierville
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- **Event Name**: F-100 Supernationals & All Ford Show
  - **Description**: The F-100 Supernationals & All Ford Show is held at the Sevierville Convention Center in Sevierville, Tennessee September 17-19. The event is open to all Ford trucks all years and all models.
  - **Venue**: Sevierville Convention Center
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- **Event Name**: Sevier County Fairest of the Fair Pageant - 10 & Up Pageant
  - **Description**: Sevier County Fairest of The Fair Pageant

Sponsored by Food City

$50 Entry Fee

Tuesday Night Divisions:
Preteen (10-12yrs) 
Teen (13-15yrs) 
Miss (16-20yrs) 
Ms/Mrs (21 -39)
Modern (21 & Up) Size 14+
Ms Woman (40-59)
Senior 60 +

Schedule of Events
  - **Venue**: Sevier County Fair
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- **Event Name**: Kids Markets at Nascar SpeedPark
  - **Description**: Kids Markets are exciting, family-friendly farmers market-style events for kids ages 5-17! Register today at www.kidsmarkets.com.
  - **Venue**: NASCAR SpeedPark Smoky Mountains
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- **Event Name**: spin the bottle tour
  - **Description**: SMILE EMPTY SOUL, REVIS
  - **Venue**: The Gym Bar and Grill
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Performances events in Sevierville?
  - **A:** Grand Ole Dolly (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 10:00 pm at 815 Parkway), Sevier County Fairest of the Fair- 0-9 Pageant (Wed Sep 02 2026 at 06:00 pm at Sevier County Fair), Great Smokies Praisefest (Mon Nov 09 2026 at 07:00 pm at First Baptist Church of Sevierville), Smoky Bear Classic 2026 (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 10:00 am at 1200 Dolly Parton Parkway, Sevierville, TN), Ronnie Call Band @ The H.U.T. (Thu Aug 27 2026 at 06:30 pm at The H.U.T).
- **Q**: What are the top free Performances events in Sevierville?
  - **A:** Sevierville Ward Fall Festival (Fri Oct 30 2026 at 05:30 pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Sevierville in August 2026?
  - **A:** Ronnie Call Band @ The H.U.T. (Thu Aug 27 2026 at 06:30 pm at The H.U.T).
- **Q**: How can I find Performances events in Sevierville?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Performances events in Sevierville on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Performances events in Sevierville?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Performances events in Sevierville?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Performances events in Sevierville include 815 Parkway, Sevier County Fair, First Baptist Church of Sevierville.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Performances events in Sevierville?
  - **A:** Prices for Performances events in Sevierville range from USD 11 to USD 258. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Performances events in Sevierville?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Performances events in Sevierville include The H.U.T, Summer Blalock Whaley, Greater Vision.
- **Q**: Are there any online Performances events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Performances events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Performances events in Sevierville?
  - **A:** Follow the Performances category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Performances events are listed in Sevierville.

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