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The Mountain USA Festival 2026
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The Mountain USA Festival 2026

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Gatlinburg, United States
29 artists

Key facts

Dates
21 – 23 August 2026
Where
Gatlinburg, United States
Price
from €165
Tickets
edition over
Headliners
Vandenberg, 38 Special, Bad Marriage

Data updated on 17 April 2026 — source: official site, Music Festival Wizard

🎤Lineup

Vandenberg – Hard Rock
Vandenberg
Hard Rock
38 Special – Rock
38 Special
Rock
Bad Marriage – Hard Rock
Bad Marriage
Hard Rock
Bret Michaels – Rock
Bret Michaels
Rock
Crazy Lixx – Hard Rock
Crazy Lixx
Hard Rock
Dangerous Toys – Hard Rock
Dangerous Toys
Hard Rock
Faster Pussycat – Glam Rock
Faster Pussycat
Glam Rock
Hoekstra / Gibbs
Jackyl – Glam Metal
Jackyl
Glam Metal
John Waite – Pop
John Waite
Pop
Lita Ford – Hard Rock
Lita Ford
Hard Rock
Luke Robert
Lynch Mob – Rock
Lynch Mob
Rock
Night Ranger – Hard Rock
Night Ranger
Hard Rock
No Love Lost
No Love Lost
Pearcy & DeMartini performing the music of Ratt
Reb Beach – Rock
Reb Beach
Rock
Rick Springfield – Pop
Rick Springfield
Pop
Sebastian Bach – Heavy Metal
Sebastian Bach
Heavy Metal
Soto / Bieler
Steelheart – Rock
Steelheart
Rock
Ted Poley – Hard Rock
Ted Poley
Hard Rock
The Cruel Intentions – Glam Rock
The Cruel Intentions
Glam Rock
Tora Tora – Hard Rock
Tora Tora
Hard Rock
Tuk Smith and the restless hearts – Power Pop
Tuk Smith and the restless hearts
Power Pop
Vixen – Hard Rock
Vixen
Hard Rock
Warrant – Rock
Warrant
Rock
White Lion – Glam Rock
White Lion
Glam Rock
Wildstreet – Rock
Wildstreet
Rock

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✈️How to get to The Mountain USA Festival 2026

Planning your trip to The Mountain USA Festival 2026? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.

  • Nearest airport: McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), about 45 km from the venue.
  • Allow about 63 min by car from the airport to the site.
  • By train, head for Knoxville/Maryville or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
  • By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
Gatlinburg, United States
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🛏️Where to stay near Gatlinburg (The Mountain USA Festival 2026)

Accommodation near the The Mountain USA Festival 2026 site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.

Also consider staying around Knoxville/Maryville, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.

Estimated travel time to the site

Distance🚗 Car / taxi🚴 Bike🚶 On foot
~1 km~3 min~4 min~12 min
~3 km~7 min~12 min~36 min
~5 km~11 min~20 min~1 h
~10 km~22 min~40 min~2 h

Public transport: depends on the network around Knoxville/Maryville.

Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.

🌤️The Mountain USA Festival 2026 weather

Weather in Gatlinburg in August 2026?

Typical weather

Overcast
Typical high28°
Typical low18°

Chance of rain: about 44% of days

2025Rain27° / 20°3 rainy days
2024Clear sky28° / 16°no rainy days
2023Light drizzle29° / 17°1 rainy day

Based on the last 3 years over the same period.

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🗺️Things to do near The Mountain USA Festival 2026

Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around The Mountain USA Festival 2026. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.

Nearby, Knoxville/Maryville and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.

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📋Practical info

Dates
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Region
City
Gatlinburg
Artists
29 artists
Main genre
Official website
themountainusa.com
72%

Lineup focus score

Highly specialized in Rock (72% of the lineup). Explore Rock festivals

59%

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