The Mountain Music Festival Brings Three Days of Rock to Gatlinburg

The Mountain Music Festival will bring three days of classic rock and heavy metal to the Gatlinburg Convention Center from Aug. 21 through Aug. 23, 2026. Bret Michaels, Rick Springfield and 38 Special are among the veteran acts announced for the weekend.

The festival is built around multiple performance stages inside the convention center. The indoor, air-conditioned setup keeps the concerts in one complex and allows performances to continue regardless of summer rain.

The announced bill also includes Sebastian Bach, Night Ranger and Lita Ford. Stephen Pearcy and Warren DeMartini are scheduled to appear together, bringing two longtime members of RATT's best-known era to the Gatlinburg lineup.

The roster extends beyond those headliners. The official lineup information describes back-to-back performances across multiple stages and says additional artists may still be announced before the festival.

Admission is being offered in both two-day and three-day formats. The three-day pass covers Aug. 21–23, while the published two-day choices cover either Aug. 21–22 or Aug. 22–23. The passes include access to concerts on all stages during the dates covered by the ticket, while some premium options include early entry to the main stages.

Artist photo experiences are also part of the weekend's ticket offerings. The published options include select photo sessions on Aug. 21 and Aug. 22, with another two-day option covering Aug. 22 and Aug. 23.

The combination of an indoor venue, several stages and a lineup spanning major names from classic rock and heavy metal makes the event substantially larger than a single concert. Exact performance times were not available in the current festival information, but the dates, venue, core lineup and admission formats have been announced.