Ring in 2027 at The Island in Pigeon Forge

FREE Concert With Hannah Harper & Midnight Fireworks PLUS An All-New NOON Year’s Eve Celebration

December 31, 2026

Get ready for the largest New Year’s Eve celebration in the Smokies! This year, The Island in Pigeon Forge is doubling the excitement with two distinct countdown celebrations: an all-new daytime party for families with young children, followed by an incredible evening concert lineup headlined by American Idol winner Hannah Harper and our world-class midnight fireworks spectacular.

Whether you're counting down to noon or midnight, parking and general admission to The Island are always 100% FREE!

Hannah Harper at The Island

We are thrilled to welcome American Idol winner Hannah Harper as our New Year’s Eve headliner! Known for her powerhouse vocals, dynamic stage presence, and soulful country sound, Hannah will take the stage at 10:30 PM for an unforgettable 90-minute set leading up to our midnight countdown and FREE Fireworks. Best of all, the concert is completely free to attend—and you can upgrade with VIP Tickets for stage-front access and a personal meet-and-greet with Hannah Harper!

New Year’s Eve Schedule

• 11 AM -  FREE Noon Year’s Eve Concert & Kid’s Countdown with Sol Driven Train 

• 8:30 PM - Sol Driven Train 

• 10:25 PM - Hannah Harper 

• Midnight Fireworks! 

NEW! Noon Year’s Eve Celebration

Free Daytime Concert & Countdown starts at 11 AM

Kick off your holiday midday with our brand-new Noon Year’s Eve Celebration, giving families with little ones all the excitement of ringing in the new year without staying up late.

Enjoy a free, high-energy daytime performance by Charleston’s own Sol Driven Train, delivering playful, brass-infused roots-rock that will get the whole family dancing. As the clock strikes 12 PM, gather near the stage for an official midday countdown complete with festive stage effects! Make the most of your family's holiday by pairing the daytime fun with a 48-Hour Unlimited Rides Pass for two full days of non-stop thrills on all your favorite Island rides.

Evening Concerts & Midnight Fireworks 

We’ll keep the music going with a second concert by Sol Dirven Train starting at 8:30 PM. Then at 10:30 PM, Hannah Harper will take the stage for an unforgettable 90-minute set leading up to our exciting countdown and Midnight Fireworks! As the clock strikes midnight, welcome 2027 with a breathtaking grand finale! Look to the sky for an amazing fireworks production illuminating Pigeon Forge, perfectly choreographed to a custom soundtrack broadcast live on Knoxville’s WIVK 107.7 FM.

Family Fun All Day Long

The Island in Pigeon Forge opens at 10 AM daily, offering a full day of non-stop entertainment. Named Tennessee's Top Attraction, The Island in Pigeon Forge offers family-friendly entertainment with more than 80 shops, restaurants, rides, and attractions — including The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel, Sky Fly: Soar America, and the signature Island Show Fountain. Dining favorites include Paula Deen's Family Kitchen, Margaritaville Restaurant, Timberwood Grill, and Mellow Mushroom. Guests can also stay steps from the action at one of two on-site Margaritaville Hotels. Parking and admission are always free, making The Island an affordable and unforgettable family experience in the Smokies 365 days a year!