Ride behind a historic narrow-gauge steam locomotive on a scenic three-mile journey through the North Carolina mountains, complete with live-action Wild West entertainment along the way. Keep an eye out - you never know when bandits might appear!
Location: Board the train on Main Street
Experience: Live-action Wild West train adventure
Season: April - October
Ride length: Approximately 20 minutes
Train departures: Approximately every 40–45 minutes from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
High kicks, hijinks, and audience participation await at Diamond Lil’s Can-Can Revue! Watch the renowned Tweetsie Railroad Can-Can Dancers take the stage in this lively, interactive show that gets the whole family in on the fun.
Location: Tweetsie Palace
Experience: Interactive live show featuring the Tweetsie Railroad Can-Can Dancers
Season: April - October
Showtimes: 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.
July 4: Additional shows at 6:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
A great magician never reveals his tricks—and ours won’t either! Watch illusions, surprises, and plenty of tricks unfold on stage as you try to figure out how it’s all done.
Location: Tweetsie Palace
Experience: Family-friendly live magic show
Season: April - October
Showtimes: Noon, 1:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
July 4: Additional shows at 5:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Join Hopper the Rabbit, a hare-brained train engineer, and Porter the Turtle, the conductor who tries to keep him on track, for an interactive show filled with laughs, songs, and family fun.
Location: Miners Mountain Theater
Experience: Interactive character show with songs and audience participation
Season: April - October
Showtimes: 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.
July 4: Additional shows at 6:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Hopper Dance
Get ready for some fancy footwork! This high-energy, interactive show features traditional and contemporary styles of Appalachian clogging, with opportunities for kids to join the fun and try a few steps themselves.
Location: Miners Mountain Theater
Experience: Interactive Appalachian clogging and dance show
Season: June - August
Showtimes: Noon, 1:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
July 4: Additional shows at 5:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Is live entertainment included with admission to Tweetsie Railroad?
Yes! Regular shows and live entertainment are included with admission to Tweetsie Railroad.
Do I need reservations for shows?
No. Reservations are not required for shows. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Where can I find showtimes for the day of my visit?
Showtimes are listed on this page to help you plan your day. Schedules are subject to change, and some shows may not be performed every operating day (see details listed under Season above for each show).
Are Tweetsie Railroad shows appropriate for young children?
Yes! Live entertainment at Tweetsie Railroad is designed with families in mind. Shows offer music, dancing, comedy, magic, familiar characters, and other entertainment for children and adults to enjoy together.
Can children participate in the shows?
Yes! Several shows include audience participation and opportunities for kids to get involved in the fun, including Diamond Lil’s Can-Can Revue, the Magic Show, Hopper and Porter’s™ Musical Celebration, and the Tweetsie Railroad Country Clogging Jamboree.