Known as the "Best New Year’s Eve Show in the South," Gatlinburg will ring in the new year with its Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration. Since 1987, this free, family-friendly celebration has been one of the largest organized New Year’s Eve events in the nation, and this year’s celebration is set to be a spectacular end to the year.

Join us for a night of free fun with drones, fireworks and a ball drop. Enjoy festive fireworks, a spectacular illuminated drone show, and a live free concert by country artist Drew Baldridge, under the iconic Gatlinburg Space Needle starting at 10:30 p.m. at the Space Needle. Bring your family and friends for an unforgettable start to the new year! Make memories with the whole family as we kick off 2025 with a bang!

Adding a new element to the festivities, eventgoers can enjoy an illuminating drone show beginning at approximately 11:50 p.m. The drones will light up the night sky above the Gatlinburg Convention Center, featuring displays that pay homage to the area. The show will lead into a fantastic fireworks finish to ring in the New Year, full of spark.

The Annual Gatlinburg New Year’s Eve Celebration and Ball Drop is free and open to the public. Due to the popularity of the event, visitors are encouraged to arrive early to secure parking and viewing access.