Dolly is headed to the Las Vegas Strip with a brand-new limited-run engagement at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace! Dolly: Live in Las Vegas will feature six performances running from December 4 through 13, 2025* during National Finals Rodeo.
*Due to exceptional demand, tickets for this engagement are fully sold out. Sincere thanks to all of Dolly's fans for the enthusiastic response.
Bringing together two giants of American music, the new rendition of “Home Sweet Home” featuring Dolly Parton offers a powerful twist on the 1985 hit. A portion of the proceeds from the single will benefit Covenant House, an organization that provides safe shelter, meals, hope and more to help youth experiencing homelessness.
Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration presented by Food City (June 14 – Aug. 3) is the ultimate home for the family summer road trip this year. With a 40th anniversary celebration show, an anniversary season-themed drone show and the fun of summer in the Smokies, Dollywood is the place to be!
Celebrate summer and create unforgettable family memories with a visit to Dolly Parton’s Stampede! With two locations in Pigeon Forge, TN, and Branson, MO, you’re in for a treat at this popular dinner show, and you won’t want to miss the opportunity to experience the most fun place to eat!
Make your summer vacation one to remember at Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show! This dinner show attraction has three locations in Pigeon Forge, TN, Myrtle Beach, SC, and Panama City Beach, FL, and offers an action packed pirate adventure and a four-course feast. There’s no better place to kick off your family vacation!
The Imagination Library celebrates new milestones in early childhood literacy, while continuing its expansion efforts to inspire a love of reading in children all over the world. Dolly’s childhood literacy program now gifts over 3 MILLION books each month and, as of June 2025, the Imagination Library has gifted over 284 million books to children across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and the Republic of Ireland.
Dolly announced the cast, the music team, and the design team for the upcoming world premiere of Dolly: A True Original Musical as rehearsals commence in Dolly's hometown of Nashville, TN. Preview performances start Friday, July 18 for a Friday, August 8 opening night at the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Belmont University. Due to overwhelming demand, the run has been extended with tickets now on sale through Sunday, August 31.
Kendra Scott announces the launch of the second Dolly Parton collection, a celebration of music, fashion, and female empowerment. This latest chapter in their collaboration draws inspiration from Dolly’s iconic song “I Will Always Love You,” honoring her legacy through handcrafted designs infused with heartfelt symbolism and personal storytelling.
Dolly Parton’s Star of the Show: My Life on Stage celebrates her iconic career with 350 rare photos, personal stories, and a comprehensive performance archive. On sale Nov. 11 and available now for pre-order!
Summer is a season of sunshine, growth, and golden memories. As the days stretch long and warm, Dolly reminds us to soak in the simple joys — whether it’s sharing a laugh with loved ones, enjoying the beauty of nature, or humming your favorite tune under the stars. Let this season fill your heart with light, laughter, and a song that carries you through summer.
Sittin' on the front porch on a summer afternoon
In a straight back chair on two legs leaned against the wall
As I watch the kids a-playin' with their June bugs on a string
And chase the glowin' fireflies when evenin' shadows fall
In my Tennessee mountain home
Life is as peaceful as a baby's sigh
In my Tennessee mountain home
Crickets are singing in the fields near by
Love,
Surrounded by daring pirates, glittering mermaids, dazzling pyrotechnics and special effects, Dolly Parton opened her new Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show in Florida’s Panama City Beach with swashbuckling charm and fanfare.
The new attraction, the largest single investment in Dolly’s dinner show lineup at $60 million, opens Friday to the general public after today’s visit from Dolly Parton officially opened the Panama City Beach location to media and area VIPs.
Dolly told the assembled crowd that she has eagerly anticipated the opening of the dinner show in Florida’s Panhandle and is excited to share her show with the local community and with the multitude of visitors that visit Panama City Beach each year.
“I always find so much joy in developing entertainment projects that bring families together to create memories that will last long after their visit, and my new Pirates Voyage dinner show does that and more,” Dolly said. “Seeing my new show open here in Panama City Beach is another dream come true for me. I love going into new areas of the country and finding ways to bring truly world-class entertainment experiences to the folks there – and a great dinner feast, too! That would be my perfect way to spend a night out, especially at the beach,” she said.
“The excitement and adventure in Pirates Voyage is something I have loved being a part of, and I loved writing the song that our beautiful mermaids perform to – ‘Sail Away.’ Above all, I see myself as a storyteller, and this is an entertaining experience that combines so many elements in one show that people will want to experience it again and again. I know that I never get tired of seeing this show where you get to actually be part of the pirate crew – where else can you do that?! I hope everyone who lives here comes to visit and will join the fun with us – we’ll even teach you how to speak some pirate talk. Ahoy!” Dolly quipped.
The show itself combines the thrill of sword fights, cannons and pirates scaling high above two full-sized pirate ships in a “fight” to win Davey Jones’ coveted sunken treasure. Captain Blackbeard and his quartermaster Calico Jack lead the Crimson and Sapphire crews in this epic battle for treasure on land, on deck, in water and high above each crew’s pirate ship in Buccaneer Bay, a 15-foot deep indoor hideaway lagoon located at the heart of the 60,000 square foot indoor theater.
Beautiful mermaids gracefully perform high above the water before diving and disappearing back into Buccaneer Bay, while a couple of castaways that include a “Salty” sea lion win a battle with Captain Blackbeard through clever antics and pirate wit. At one point, the entire crew ventures a bit off course and find themselves docked in what they thought was a deserted South Pacific island,where a rhythmic celebration of powerful percussion, exciting vocals and even a fire dancer take center stage. Guests will feel the heat of the lagoon on fire and shiver as skeletons appear from the deep and from the sky. This cavalier crew of characters combines heroics and high-flying fun that will have guests cheering and experiencing thrills around every corner.
Dolly also reminded everyone that pirates can’t swashbuckle without a hearty feast, so she’s ordered up a delicious four-course meal sure to satisfy any appetite.
“I promise that Pirates Voyage will be the most fun place to eat in Panama City Beach,” Dolly said. “Take it from me – every part of this pirate feast is delicious so be sure to come hungry!”
Guests will start the delicious part of their Pirates Voyage with warm Voyager Creamy Vegetable Soup and a Buccaneer Biscuit. The feast fit for pirates and mermaids alike continues with a Half O’ Roasted Chicken and Me Hearties Pulled Pork, accompanied by a side of Cob-O’ Buttery Corn and Matey’s Mashed Potatoes. No meal is complete without a delicious dessert, and the mouthwatering Apple O’ Me Eye Pie will hit the spot. Unlimited Coca-Cola, tea or coffee are served with every meal; vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals are available upon request.
Dolly also noted that this area of the Florida Panhandle was the perfect location for her latest entertainment offering. “The atmosphere and the people here in Panama City Beach have been so welcoming and excited to have us here; it certainly reminds me of the other great family-oriented areas where we have my dinner shows,” Dolly said. “I love helping families make the best memories when they are on vacation, and that’s what everyone in Panama City Beach focuses on, too. To me, it has been the perfect place to open this new Pirates Voyage.”
To reserve tickets or for more information about Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show, please visit the Pirates Voyage website.
Celebrate summer and create unforgettable family memories with a visit to Dolly Parton’s Stampede! With two locations in Pigeon Forge, TN, and Branson, MO, you’re in for a treat at this popular dinner show, and you won’t want to miss the opportunity to experience the most fun place to eat!
The family-friendly entertainment starts long before the show begins! Enjoy some pre-show fun at the Saloon featuring live performances of bluegrass and country music. Grab a refreshing drink in a souvenir Boot Mug while you wait for the main event! Inside the arena, you’ll be thrilled to see magnificent horses, top-notch trick riders, musical productions, and the new Butterfly Dreams segment with special effects, aerial performances, and more! The show wouldn’t be complete without some comedy, and Skeeter & Nugget™ provide nonstop laughter with their clever antics and jokes.
No one will go hungry at Dolly Parton’s Stampede! Fill up on creamy vegetable soup, a hot buttery biscuit, a whole rotisserie chicken, hickory-smoked pulled pork, buttery corn on the cob, homestyle mashed potatoes, and the Stampede’s signature dessert. Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are also available upon request.
When you visit this dinner show attraction during your summer vacation, you’ll be making long-lasting memories, from the world-famous Horse Walk before the show to browsing the gift shop for the perfect souvenir after the show. Families of all ages will love the magic of Dolly Parton’s Stampede. You may even begin a new family tradition you’ll want to enjoy together time and time again!
Looking forward to experiencing the World’s Most Visited Dinner Attraction® during your family vacation this summer? Visit the Dolly Parton’s Stampede website to choose a location and get your tickets!
Yo Ho Ho! Will we “sea” you at Pirates Voyage this summer? This dinner show attraction has three locations in Pigeon Forge, TN, Myrtle Beach, SC, and Panama City Beach, FL, and offers an action packed pirate adventure and a four-course feast. There’s no better place to kick off your family vacation!
Sail the high seas this summer and get ready for an epic pirate battle between the Sapphire and Crimson crews on land, on deck, in the water, and in the air. Watch high-diving stunts and beautiful mermaids, sword fighting and animal tricks, plus so much more swashbuckling fun in Buccaneer Bay!
If you visit the Pigeon Forge or Panama City location, you’ll experience the new South Pacific Celebration, a journey to a land of towering tikis and gigantic blooming flowers. The islands come to life with a Luau celebration featuring jaw-dropping performances, from heart-pounding rhythms to masterful fire dancing. At the Myrtle Beach location, dive into a phosphorescent wonderland during the new Deep Sea Wonders segment, with giant sea turtles, jellyfish, seahorses, and more!
Pirates Voyage serves a four-course feast as the action starts! At the Pigeon Forge location, enjoy Voyager Creamy Vegetable Soup, a Buccaneer Biscuit, Cracklin’ Pan-Fried Chicken, Swashbucklin’ Sugar-Cured Ham, Cob O’ Buttery Corn, Matey’s Mac ‘n’ Cheese, and your choice of dessert: Apple O' Me Eye Pie or Chocolate Coconut Cake.
The Myrtle Beach location offers Voyager Creamy Vegetable Soup, a Buccaneer Biscuit, Half O’ Roasted Chicken, Swashbucklin’ Sugar-Cured Ham, Cob O’ Buttery Corn, Matey’s Mac ‘n’ Cheese, and your choice of dessert: Apple O' Me Eye Pie or Chocolate Coconut Cake.
The menu at the brand-new Panama City Beach location includes Voyager Creamy Vegetable Soup, a Buccaneer Biscuit, Half O' Roasted Chicken, Me Hearties Pulled Pork, Cob O’ Buttery Corn, Matey’s Mashed Potatoes, and Apple O’ Me Eye Pie. You can also add a fresh shrimp cocktail to your feast!
All locations offer unlimited Coca-Cola®, tea, or coffee. Special meals are available upon request for those with dietary restrictions.
From arriving early to “Join the Crew” and getting a pirate or mermaid makeover to the non-stop action of the show, your family will make many unforgettable memories at Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show. But the fun doesn’t stop there! Some bonus activities include pre-show entertainment in Pirates Village at the Myrtle Beach and Panama City Beach locations and Animal Encounters to meet Salty the Sea Lion and other animal performers.
“Seas” the day and start making your summer vacation plans today! Visit the Pirates Voyage website to get your tickets!
If it’s a pirate’s life for you, you have to look and dress the part. No one knows that better than Dolly Parton and her professional team getting the cast and crew ready for the debut of Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show in Panama City Beach, Florida, which “officially” will open on Friday, June 6.
"Creating has always been a joy for me, and I love getting dressed up in fancy outfits, so getting to help dream up the costumes for my new Pirates Voyage has been so exciting," said Dolly. "Every one of these outfits helps bring the story to life, from the bold colors of the pirate crews to the glitter and shimmer on our beautiful mermaids. Even our servers are dressed for the adventure! I think folks are going to feel the magic and excitement the moment they walk through the doors."
Every costume has been custom-designed and fabricated in-house for each individual performer, including embellishments fitting to the specific character. In excess of 800 yards of specialized fabric was used to make the show’s costumes, and more than 2400 hours over the course of several months were spent designing, creating and bringing the Pirates Voyage unique look to life. The swords, all custom-designed and custom-made, are unique to each character and took eight weeks to complete just for the Pirates Voyage show.
In addition to costuming, ships fit for holding plenty of pirates’ loot in Pirates Voyage Buccaneer Bay have arrived in Panama City Beach. After eight weeks of construction by the creative team and being transported aboard 10 semi-trucks, everything is looking ship-shape at the new dinner show location. The enormous 28-foot ships were designed off-site, then taken apart for shipping before being reassembled inside the Pirates Voyage facility.
Teams also are setting up the extensive rigging for the multitude of stunts performed throughout the show that will have audience members believing in mystical mermaids and amazed by pirate feats. Another 10 trucks have delivered scenery pieces for the theater’s interior that will play an integral part in the adventurous ambiance of the Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show.
Following an extensive nationwide talent search for the perfect pirate crew, the cast has been in rehearsals and intense training for the acrobatic and diving skills required of pirates and mermaids alike in the show.
"After the set is finalized, we’ll welcome our cast of colorful pirates to begin their practices aboard ship in our lagoon. They already have completed extensive training at our Myrtle Beach facility, and they are excited to begin practicing the show in Panama City Beach and create all the exciting stunts in this arena where guests will begin to see their performances later this month (in May,)" Corporate Director of Entertainment David Major said.
Pirates Voyage construction is a $60 million project. Reservations now are being taken for all 2025 shows beginning in June; ticket information is available at piratesvoyage.com.
