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Tickets for the Great Smoky Mountains Music Train are officially on sale—now’s the time to lock in your seat for this one-of-a-kind moving music experience.

The Great Smoky Mountains Music Train is set to make its debut on June 5 & 6, 2026, featuring a dynamic lineup of six Appalachian-style artists. Colby T. Helms & The Virginia Creepers, Dr. Bacon, Martha Spencer & Wonderland Band, Andrew Scotchie, Ashley Heath, and the Alex Ball Duo will perform as the historic train hugs the shores of Lake Fontana and winds its way along the scenic Nantahala River.

Just announced! A brand new music event hits the railroad in Western North Carolina this summer on June 5 & 6, 2026. Modeled after the popular Durango Blues Train event in Southwest Colorado, the new event is an exciting musical adventure aboard a steam-powered train through the breathtaking landscape of extraordinary trestles, pristine mountain rivers, historic structures, and stunning foliage.