Limited tickets are still available for June 5 & 6

Great Smoky Mountains Music Train is limited to ages 21+. Tickets are sold exclusively through Front Gate Tickets. Do not purchase tickets through other sellers. Fraudulent tickets sold by a third party will not be honored.

Box Office, Check-In & Important Things to Know

The box office will be located next to the Train Depot (look for the pop-up tent).

Hours: 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM

To avoid waiting in line before departure, we recommend checking in as early as possible.

Wristbands are required to access the train. All riders must exchange their tickets for event wristbands before boarding.

While there are no assigned seats, guests will be assigned a starting car for boarding purposes. Think of your assigned car as your starting point for the evening. Once the train departs, passengers are free to move throughout the train and enjoy the different cars, music performances, and viewing areas.

If there is a particular car you'd prefer to start in, please let a member of our staff know during check-in. The train layout, including coach and open-air gondola cars, is pictured here for reference.

Important note:

Outside food and beverage is not permitted on board. Water bottles are ok.

Schedule

• Box Office Hours: 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM

• Boarding Begins: 6:30 PM

• Train Departure: 7:00 PM sharp

• Duration: Approximately 3.5 hours round-trip

• Departure time is firm

• Return time to the depot is approximate

Purchasing Tips

Follow the steps below to make your purchase as smooth as possible.

Step 1: Create a Ticketing Profile

Set up a user profile with Front Gate Tickets. Click “Sign In” at the top menu and create an account using your email address or connect through Facebook.

Step 2: Be Ready and Move Quickly

Log in to the Front Gate Tickets page to see available options.

After selecting tickets, you’ll have 10 minutes to complete checkout.

There is a limit of 10 tickets per household per day.

Avoid Scams

Only purchase through the official ticketing page. Tickets bought from third-party resellers or scalpers may be counterfeit or invalid, and cannot be guaranteed.

For more details, check our FAQs before the on-sale date.

Wristbands

After purchasing, you’ll receive your tickets by email as a PDF attachment. If you don’t see them, check your spam or junk folder. You may print the tickets or save them to your smartphone wallet.

On event day, bring your ticket to the train depot box office, where it will be scanned and exchanged for a wristband. Your wristband serves as your boarding pass.

Wristband Policy

• Treat your wristband like cash: once issued, it cannot be replaced.

• Wristbands must be worn securely at all times and will be checked when boarding.

• Wristbands are non-transferable, non-exchangeable, and non-replaceable.

  Do not stretch, tamper with, or remove your wristband—doing so will void entry.

• Counterfeit or duplicated wristbands will be confiscated by event security.

• If removed by event staff for any reason, a wristband will not be reissued.

Additional Info

• All ticket holders must pass through security and bag inspection. Prohibited items will be confiscated.

• The Great Smoky Mountains Music Train takes place rain or shine.

• All sales are final—no refunds.

• Only wristbands issued by Front Gate Tickets are valid for entry.

There are no exceptions to this policy. For assistance on event day, visit the box office at the train depot.

Questions?

For general event questions or info, please call (970) 728-8037 or click below to use the contact form.

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