Unto These Hills at Mountainside Theatre
Dates: 5/30/2026 - 8/22/2026
📍 Theatre: Mountainside Theatre
Cherokee Historical Association
PO Box 398, Cherokee, NC 28719
Cherokee, NC 28719
Phone: 828-497-2111
Rated one of the top outdoor dramas by Newsweek!
Named 2024 Theatre of the Year by Visit Smokies!
Whether you’ve seen it one time or one hundred times, Unto These Hills is a must-see in Cherokee, NC
Unto These Hills, now in its 76th Anniversary Season, has dazzled over 6.5 million people since its debut on July 1, 1950. The beloved outdoor drama tells the triumphant story of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians from first contact with Europeans through the removal west on the infamous Trail of Tears.
Featuring intense battles, beautiful dances, and exciting special effects, Unto These Hills is entertaining for the whole family.
Unto These Hills is performed under the stars at Mountainside Theatre each summer by professional actors from around the country, including Cherokee community members that are descendants of the very people they are portraying onstage.
Bring a blanket, grab a snack, and sit back and experience Unto These Hills.
Where:
Mountainside Theatre - 688 Drama Road, Cherokee, NC
Dates:
May 30, 2026 through August 22, 2026, Monday through Saturday
Times:
Gates open at 7pm
A pre-show musical performance starts at 7:30pm
The main show starts at 8pm
The show runs approximately 2 hours
Prices:
Adult tickets start at $35
Youth tickets start at $25
Children 5 and under receive free admission
Free or discounted tickets available for enrolled members of federally recognized tribes
Inquire about group discounts for parties of 15 or more
Visit CherokeeHistorical.org or call 828-497-2111 for more info and to book
Please note, there are gunshots, flashing lights, and loud noises during the performance.
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