04/04/2025 to 04/25/2025
Get DirectionsContinuing its Tradition of Musical Excellence: The Smoky Mountain Music Festival invites school musicians to showcase their skills in a stunning environment. Celebrating over three decades of inspiring performances, the festival proudly welcomes musical ensembles from over 29 states and Canada to perform before esteemed judges.
Smoky Mountain Music Festival
FESTIVAL DATES 2025
April 4, 2025
April 11, 2025
April 25, 2025
FRIDAY
Adjudication of concert bands, jazz bands, orchestras, choral groups and winterguards, indoor drum line, and other auxiliaries at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Awards' Ceremony for all Friday events will be held at the Gatlinburg Convention Center immediately after last performance.
SATURDAY
Adjudication of Street Parade on downtown Gatlinburg "Strip." Awards' Ceremony at end of competition.
