GATLINBURG, Tennessee — The annual Monsters On The Mountain festival has been renamed The Mountain Music Festival and they have just begun announcing dates and some of the performers for 2026.
The festival will be held over a 3-day weekend on August 21st, 22nd and 23rd 2026 and the event will take place on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The location stays the same as previous events, all held in Gatlinburg Tennessee.
The 2026 announcements have begun, and as of press-time they have announced the following; Sebastian Bach (ex-Skid Row), Warrant, White Lion (featuring Mike Tramp), Dangerous Toys and Crazy Lixx from Sweden.
A second wave of announcements include; Adrian Vandenberg, Steelheart, Tora Tora, Bad Marriage and Ted Poley (the Voice of Danger Danger).
In past years, the festival has hosted roughly 30 acts and we’re pretty sure 2026 will be the same, but like past events they always announce artists in waves.
We will start a running list in alphabetical order below, and add the newer artists as they get announced.
Bad Marriage (featuring Tommy Skeoch ex-Tesla)
Bach, Sebastian (former Skid Row singer)
Crazy Lixx (from Malmö Sweden)
Dangerous Toys (from Austin Texas)
Poley, Ted (the Voice of Danger Danger)
Steelheart (from Norwalk Connecticut)
Tora Tora (from Memphis Tennessee)
Vandenberg, Adrian (from Amsterdam Netherlands)
Warrant (from Hollywood California)
White Lion (featuring Mike Tramp)
Stay tuned to The Mountain Music Festival‘s social media platforms for more announcements, ticket information along with anything related.
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