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Free New Year's Eve Concert & Fireworks Show

Featuring Emily Ann Roberts

Country Star Emily Ann Roberts Headlines New Year’s Eve at The Island!

Ring in 2026 with Emily Ann Roberts at The Island’s New Year’s Eve Free Concert & Fireworks Celebration 

The LARGEST New Year's Eve party in the Smokies is a must-see, must-do event, and you should be here! Get ready to celebrate New Year’s Eve in true Smoky Mountain style with our free concert featuring East Tennessee’s own rising country star, Emily Ann Roberts, on Wednesday, December 31, 2025!

Emily Ann Roberts At The Island

No stranger to the spotlight, Emily Ann Roberts has captivated audiences and earned millions of streams with her unique blend of traditional country and bluegrass roots. Known for her vivid songwriting and charismatic stage presence, she’s toured with major stars like Blake Shelton and Cody Johnson. Get ready to hear songs from her latest EP, Memory Lane, as she closes out 2025!

Plan Your New Year’s Eve 

The celebration is FREE and kicks off with a full night of high-energy music!

  • 10 AM - The Island Opens

  • 7 PM - DJ to get the party started

  • 8:30 PM - High-energy Stephen Goff Band

  • 10:25 PM - Headliner Emily Ann Roberts 

  • Midnight - Spectacular Fireworks Display!

More To Explore

The Island in Pigeon Forge is open from 10 AM to midnight on New Year's Eve, and you can play all day leading up to the free concert and fireworks. Still looking for accommodations? Check out our two hotels at The Island. 

  • Eat: Enjoy delicious meals at Paula Deen's Family Kitchen, Margaritaville Restaurant, Timberwood Grill, and Mellow Mushroom.

  • Shop: Browse over 80 specialty shops for last-minute gifts.

  • Play: Take a ride on the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel or challenge yourself on the Island Ropes Course.

  • Stay: Reserve your room at Margaritaville Island Hotel or Margaritaville Island Inn

Make plans to be at The Island on Wednesday, December 31, 2025!

You should be here for the biggest and best New Year’s Eve celebration in the Smoky Mountains!

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