Getting To The Mountain Music Festival
The Mountain Music Festival brought rock and metal fans to downtown Gatlinburg from August 21-23, 2026. The festival took place at the Gatlinburg Convention Center, within walking distance of many hotels, restaurants, and shops.
Travel details from the 2026 festival are listed below, including the venue address, nearest airport, parking, and transportation options. Information for 2027 will be added once the next festival plans are announced.
FESTIVAL VENUE
The 2026 festival was held at:
Gatlinburg Convention Center
234 Historic Nature Trail
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
The convention center is located in downtown Gatlinburg, close to hotels, restaurants, shops, and local attractions.
NEAREST AIRPORT
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) in Knoxville is approximately 42 miles from Gatlinburg. The drive to the Gatlinburg Convention Center takes about 70 minutes, depending on traffic.
PARKING IN GATLINBURG
Guests attending the 2026 festival used paid public and private parking throughout downtown Gatlinburg. The city-operated parking facility on Reagan Drive was a short walk from the Convention Center.
Many guests staying downtown walked from their hotel. Those staying farther from the venue used rideshare services, taxis, or the Gatlinburg Trolley.
Parking availability, rates, and hours are subject to change. Visit the official Gatlinburg parking website for current information.
TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
Transportation options used during the 2026 festival included:
- Walking from downtown hotels
- Uber and Lyft
- Local taxi services
- Gatlinburg Trolley
The Mountain did not operate a private shuttle service in 2026. Trolley routes and operating hours vary, so check the official Gatlinburg Trolley schedule before traveling.
2026 ARRIVAL INFORMATION
The festival box office and main entrance were located at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Guests followed event signage to the appropriate entrance upon arrival.
Stages and indoor event spaces were located within or near the convention center and were marked on the 2026 festival map.