Pigeon Forge, Tennessee · September 26 to October 2, 2027
National Quartet Convention
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National Quartet Convention
When is National Quartet Convention 2027?
National Quartet Convention 2027 runs September 26 to October 2, 2027.
2027September 26 to October 2, 2027Confirmed
How the dates are set: A Sunday-to-Saturday week at the end of September, announced by the convention each year.
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Source: natqc.com
National Quartet Convention schedule
- September 27 to October 3, 2026: The 2026 convention was held at the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge.
- September 26 to October 2, 2027: The 2027 convention is set for the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge. The organizers had not yet posted the 2027 lineup and schedule.
Sources: pigeonforge.com, natqc.com
Tickets and cost
Admission is sold through iTickets, reached from the convention's Purchase Admission page. That page lists Sunday through Saturday admission at $42.50 ($41.50 through December 31) and separate prices for afternoon showcase passes. Phone orders and questions go to 800-846-8499.
Source: natqc.com
History of National Quartet Convention
The National Quartet Convention was founded in 1957 by gospel music legend J.D. Sumner, a former backup vocalist for Elvis Presley, who co-produced it with James Blackwood. It later moved to Nashville and then to Louisville, Kentucky, where it was held for 20 years. It is now held at the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge.
Source: natqc.com
National Quartet Convention: questions people ask
When is the National Quartet Convention in 2027?
The 2027 convention runs September 26 to October 2, 2027. It is held at the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
Where is the National Quartet Convention held?
It is held at the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
How much are tickets for the National Quartet Convention?
The admission page lists Sunday through Saturday admission at $42.50, or $41.50 through December 31. Afternoon showcase passes are priced separately.
What are the dates for the National Quartet Convention in 2026?
The 2026 convention was held September 27 through October 3 at the LeConte Center.
How many people attend NQC?
The convention's Facebook page describes it as drawing tens of thousands of fans from around the country.
Who started the National Quartet Convention?
J.D. Sumner founded it in 1957 and co-produced it with James Blackwood.
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About National Quartet Convention
A week of Southern gospel concerts at the LeConte Center that draws fans from across the country every fall.
The National Quartet Convention fills the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge with Southern gospel music for a full week at the end of September. Fans come for the nightly concerts and the afternoon showcases. It has been held since 1957 and has moved cities over the years. Admission passes and vacation packages sell through the convention's own site.
Know before you go
- Admission passes and vacation packages are sold through the convention's site and phone line (800-846-8499).
- The convention runs Sunday through Saturday, so plan the trip around the whole week or pick your days.
- Knoxville's McGhee Tyson (TYS) is the closest major airport, and Pigeon Forge is a drive from there.
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