Branson, Missouri
Welcome to Branson, Missouri, where you'll find world-class entertainment for the whole family in the natural Ozark Mountains. Truly a remarkable vacation destination, Branson has 52 magnificent live performance theaters, three pristine lakes, 12 championship golf courses, an international award-winning theme park, dozens of attractions and museums, shopping galore, a full range of dining options, and a host of hotels, motels, resorts and meeting and conference facilities... all waiting for you.
Shows
It's easy to see why Branson is known as the live entertainment capital of the world! Visitors can choose from more than 100 different shows in 49 state-of-the-art theaters ranging from intimate 50-seat show rooms to 4,000-seat indoor theatrical palaces. The live shows in Branson appeal to visitors of all ages with music from nearly every era and style performed by rising young entertainers and legendary stars.
The musical variety you can expect to find includes Big Band, Broadway, country, swing, rock 'n' roll, pop, bluegrass, jazz, gospel, patriotic, classical, and more. Music made famous by classical composers, cowboy poets, cinematic blockbusters, 50s heartthrobs, 60s pop bands, and today's Top 40 artists can be heard from early morning until late at night in Branson. Several internationally known performers call Branson home, as do scores of ensemble production shows featuring large casts of singers, dancers and musicians.
Concerts
National acts are beginning to realize, the center of the nation is truly agreat place to perform. Since the 1980's, bigger and bigger names have begun to arrive in Branson. From 'The Beach Boys' to Bill Cosby, Lynyrd Skynyrd to Natalie Cole, Branson has it all, something for everyone.
Festivals
From Old Time Fiddlers to International Music Festivals, Branson is home to nearly more festivals than you can count. Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall, there is always something exciting and different going on in Branson
Night Life
It's not all over once the shows finish for the evening, dozens of venues have live entertainment after the stage lights go down in the theaters. Irish Pubs, patio acoustic performers, 50's rockers, street performers, two-step country and modern rock bands can be heard most every night of the week in some area of Branson.
This article uses material from the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce.
