If you’re looking for shows in Gatlinburg, you won’t find many—only two to be exact. Most of the shows are located in Pigeon Forge and Sevierville. There, you will find the popular shows like the Dixie Stampede, Comedy Barn, and Country Tonite. But, for what Gatlinburg shows lack in quantity, they make up for with quality. The Gatlinburg shows are both unique (a quality the Pigeon Forge shows lack) and highly entertaining (another quality some of the Pigeon Forge shows lack).

Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre

The acts at Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre are different from any other show you will see in the Smokies. They usually do two new and completely original shows each year. These two shows alternate every other night throughout the year. They also do a Christmas show during the holiday season. Each of these acts are produced to emulate the the music halls of the late 19th century.

The bottom line is this place is a hilarious blast. In our opinion, the best thing about this theatre, along with the side-splitting comedy, is the intimacy it provides. You automatically feel right at home as soon as you enter. Many of the unique acts which have debuted at Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre have went on to perform in Las Vegas and Atlantic City.

Jon Dee’s Hypnotized Comedy Show

Also named as one of the Top 5 Things to Do in Gatlinburg, Jon Dee’s comedy hypnosis show is fun for everyone. The basis of Jon’s show is he selects a few volunteers from the audience, and yes they’re really volunteers, hypnotizes them, and has them doing crazy things on stage. On any given night at this show, you could see volunteers clucking like chickens, disco dancing, or believing they’re on a game show. Are you skeptical? Then volunteer and see what happens.

Of course, hypnosis isn’t the only facet of the show. Jon’s act also includes magic, ventriloquism, and magic.

There may not be many Gatlinburg shows, but there are certainly enough to keep you entertained. We would love to hear your experiences with either of these shows in the comments.