Performing Arts and Theater in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina

FOLKMOOT is comprised of international groups that participate each year and keep us in touch with the identity of their part of the world today. In addition we are being entertained and educated by the exciting dancing and music provided. More than 185 folk groups from over 95 different countries have shared their heritage with Folkmoot enthusiasts.

Our dining theater features fabulous food, free films, and a fantastic local draft beer selection. We specialize in pizza, tri-tip, wraps, steaks& plenty of vegetarian options. Love and local ingredients are in our food.

You don't have to travel to the big city to see great acts - come see them at the Peacock, where you're never more than ten rows from the stage! The theater is right off the square in Hayesville. Enjoy live music, community theatre, special events & available rental. The Peacock Performing Arts Center now offers wine for sale at our evening performances, along with soft drinks, bottled water & concessions. Enjoy a glass with friends in the lobby before the show or during intermission.

The Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts is one ofthe premiere venues for world-class performances and artists in Western NorthCarolina and the surrounding areas. The stunning architecture, technical facilities,and impeccable acoustics attract and maintain the highest professionalstandards for both the audience and the performing arts.This state-of-the-art theater is 40,000 squarefeet and seats 1,500. The theater offers a wide range of shows and eventsaimed at both locals and tourists. It is also home to The Overlook Theatre Company.Other performances range from comedy,children's, country, contemporary Christian,Gospel, folk music, choral festivals,bluegrass, dance, professional dramatroupes, second-run movies, theaterworkshops, and training programs. Thetheater nurtures the development,understanding, and appreciation of the artsthroughout the community and region.The theater is located next door to The FunFactory in the Smokies. For detailed eventschedules and information, or to purchasetickets, call or visit us online.

A small movie theater and music hall with a memorable, laid-back vibe & jaw-dropping acoustics in downtown Waynesville, NC. The Strand at 38 Main offers an ever-changing mix of first-run movies, independent and classic films, and live music. Movie concessions are available in the store-front lobby facing North Main St, including fresh popcorn, locally-made artisan soda by The Waynesville Soda Jerks, locally made ice cream by The Hop, coffee house drinks (cappuccino, espresso, lattes, etc), craft beer, and more. Open 3pm - 9pm Monday – Thursday, Friday 3pm - midnight, Saturday 10:30am – midnight and on Sundays noon – 9pm.

This powerful outdoor drama, re-enacts Cherokee history from the first contact with Europeans through the tragic "Trail of Tears". The story, told from a Cherokee perspective by descendents of those who avoided removal is presented nightly except Sundays from June through mid August.