You guys know that I love Gatlinburg, and the surrounding areas of Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, and visit and write about them often. I also love music festivals as evidenced by this blog. So, naturally, I couldn’t pass up on sharing with you one of the most epic music festival lineups I have seen lately. My husband is a huge fan of both Great White, Lynch Mob and Tesla and I am especially excited to see Joan Jett [who I am also seeing in a little over a week as she’s touring with Alanis Morissette]. She was actually the first concert I ever attended – her and Def Leppard! I am also super excited to be seeing 38 Special, Slaughter [“Real love, won’t somebody show me….”] and Vixen. I have never seen any of the other acts I just mentioned, though Kenny has seen both Great White and Tesla! We are also both fans of Night Ranger and caught them last year on Bret Michaels Parti-Gras Tour. Who are you most excited about seeing?
Pro Tip: If you are coming in from the East, be sure to stop at the new Buc-ee’s right outside of Sevierville. That beef jerky is everything. And, naturally, you must try out some of the local distilleries on your trip for some top notch libations.
Mountain Music Festival 2024
The Mountain Music Festival, a three-day classic rock and heavy metal music experience, is set to return this August 23rd-25th to the Gatlinburg Convention Center (234 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN 37738), located in Tennessee’s beautiful Great Smoky Mountains.
After successful events in 2021 and 2022, the three-day, all-ages immersive fan and artist celebration is returning to Tennessee with a lineup featuring over twenty artists (including fan favorites and newer acts), plus an array of interactive events and activities (including photo opportunities with bands, access to the Rock ‘N Roll Vendor Market, Rock ‘N Roll Art Gallery, and the Outdoor Patio Experience), with more to be announced.
Top of the Mountain VIP passes are sold out, but general admission two-day passes ($299.00 per person, plus taxes and fees) and tickets for the kick-off event on August 23rd ($49.00 per person, plus taxes and fees) are available. The kick-off event will feature live performances (artists listed below), a preview of the Rock ‘N Roll Vendor Market, prizes, surprises, and more. For more info and to purchase tickets, visit TheMountainUSA.com and follow on Facebook/Instagram for updates.
Mountain Music Festival 2024 Lineup
Friday, August 23rd
Great White, Wig Wam, Mac Sabbath, Tora Tora, Stoney Curtis, Soto & Bieler
Saturday, August 24th
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, 38 Special, Foghat, Slaughter, Quiet Riot, Dangerous Toys, Soto & Bieler, Babylon AD, Joel Hoekstra & Brandon Gibbs, No Love Lost
Sunday, August 25th
Tesla, Night Ranger, Jackyl, Aldo Nova, Lynch Mob, Vixen, The Cruel Intentions, Bad Marriage, Joel Hoekstra & Brandon Gibbs
Returning as official festival hosts are Eddie Trunk (VH1, SiriusXM), comedian 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 is easily accessible with many hotels, restaurants, and shops being 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.
About The Mountain Music Festival:
Formerly Monsters on the Mountain, which successfully debuted October 15-17, 2021 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, The Mountain Music Festival is a three-day classic rock and heavy metal music experience brought to you by the creators of the pioneering Monsters of Rock Cruise. The festival is set to return this August 23rd-25th in Gatlinburg, TN. Click here for exclusive “Mountain” merch. For more info, visit TheMountainUSA.com and follow on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
