New Year's Eve Party on the Balcony

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VIP Party on The Balcony

4 Reasons to Spend New Year’s Eve at Margaritaville in Pigeon Forge

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It’s hard to believe, but we are just a few weeks away from wrapping up 2025! As the year winds down, it’s time to start making plans for New Year’s! There is no better place to ring in the new year than with us at The Island in Pigeon Forge.

Here are four reasons to spend New Year’s Eve at Margaritaville at The Island in Pigeon Forge.

Live Entertainment

As part of our New Year’s Eve Party on the Balcony, we will have live music to help you celebrate the arrival of 2026! DJ Kevin will have you singing and dancing along to all your favorite tunes throughout the night. You can join in on all the fun by purchasing a wristband for just $30! We will also be offering a VIP access pass that includes party favors, champagne for toasting, a VIP bar, and your own server. In addition to our music, The Island in Pigeon Forge recently announced that East Tennessee's own rising country star, Emily Ann Roberts, will headline its 12th Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration and Midnight Fireworks show. According to the press release put out by The Island in Pigeon Forge, Roberts will take the stage at 10:25 PM for a long set leading up to the countdown to 2026.

Photo Wall

What’s a party if you don’t have photos to remember it all? At Margaritaville in Pigeon Forge, we always encourage photo opportunities. At our New Year’s Eve event, we will have a special photo wall that makes it easy to capture every moment. Whether you are celebrating with your special someone or hanging out with friends, we know you will want to have photos from the night to look back on, and our photo wall will certainly bring back memories and a few laughs. We will also have party favors that make perfect props for all your photos.

Best View for the Fireworks

The Island in Pigeon Forge is known for having one of the most spectacular fireworks displays in the Smokies on New Year’s Eve, and when you party with us, you will have a bird’s eye view of the show! The fireworks can be seen from all around the area, but there is no better view than the one you will have from our balcony. As the clock strikes midnight, fireworks will light up the sky, so sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! The fireworks soundtrack will be broadcast LIVE on Knoxville radio station WIVK 107.7 FM. The Island in Pigeon Forge will be open from 10 a.m. to midnight on Wednesday, December 31, ensuring guests have a full day of family fun, dining, shopping, and thrilling attractions leading up to the main event.

Tasty Food and Cocktails

Take a bite out of paradise as you say goodbye to 2025 and welcome in 2026! Our menu has something for everyone, including burgers, steak, salads, chicken, and everything in between. We are also offering drink specials as part of the New Year’s Eve Party on the Balcony, making this a party you don’t want to miss.

Live music, fireworks, food, cocktails, what are you waiting for? Start making your plans today and spend New Year’s Eve at Margaritaville in Pigeon Forge. Check out our restaurant in Pigeon Forge for more information, and we look forward to welcoming you to paradise in the Smoky Mountains on New Year’s Eve at our Party on the Balcony!