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Dinner shows in Branson

Branson's dinner shows range from Dolly Parton's Stampede, with 32 horses and a four-course meal, to a three-course cruise on the Showboat Branson Belle and chuckwagon suppers at Shepherd of the Hills. Murder mystery dinners and ReVibe at the Hughes Brothers Theatre round it out. Most adult tickets start between about $50 and $80 before tax; A Shepherd's Christmas Carol is the lowest at $49.95, and the Showboat's Captain's Club starts at $110.

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Dinner shows side by side

Prices are per person. Kids' fares are for ages 3 to 9 at the Stampede, 4 to 11 on the Showboat and 4 to 12 at Shepherd of the Hills.

  • Dolly Parton's Stampede

    Where1525 W 76 Country BlvdDinnerFour courses: soup, biscuit, rotisserie chicken, pulled pork, corn, potatoes, dessertPriceValue seats from $59.99 for adults and $29.99 for kids 3–9, plus tax; Regular seats from $71.99; under 3 free on a lap, sharing a meal

  • Showboat Branson Belle

    WhereTable Rock Lake, 4800 Historic State Hwy 165DinnerThree courses on a lake cruisePriceFrom $69; ages 4–11 from $49 plus tax

  • Branson Murder Mystery

    WhereMajestic Theatre, 2849 Gretna RdDinnerAll-you-can-eat buffet with salad barPriceFrom $79.50 on Viator

  • Whodunnit Hoedown

    WhereShepherd of the Hills, 5585 W 76 Country BlvdDinnerChicken quarters, pulled pork, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll, white cakePrice$59.75; kids 4–12 $29.75

  • Great American Chuckwagon

    WhereShepherd of the HillsDinnerPulled pork, smoked brisket, cowboy beans, red potatoes, corn on the cob, cobblerPrice$59.95 plus tax; kids 4–12 $39.95 plus tax

  • ReVibe Dinner Show

    WhereHughes Brothers Theatre, 3425 W 76 Country BlvdDinnerThree courses, with coffee, tea and sodaPriceFrom $65 on Viator
Dolly Parton's Stampede

Stampede: horses and a four-course dinner

Every Stampede ticket on the 76 Strip includes a four-course meal with the show: creamy vegetable soup, a biscuit, a whole rotisserie chicken, hickory-smoked pulled pork, corn on the cob, mashed potatoes and dessert. Prices show up once you pick a date and party size.

Dolly Parton's Stampede guide

The show
32 horses in the arena; the stables are open before the show for the Horse Walk
Drinks
Unlimited Coca-Cola drinks, tea or coffee with dinner
Vegetarian
Fire-roasted veggies with quinoa and multigrain rice; ask when you book. The soup is made with chicken broth
Gluten-free
Available if you ask ahead
Kids
Same menu as adults
Arrive
Up to 75 minutes before the show
Security
Every guest goes through a scanner; bags may be checked
Showboat Branson Belle

Dinner on Table Rock Lake

The Showboat serves a three-course meal. In general seating, that's a salad with the house Vidalia onion dressing, a duet of pot roast and chicken breast with green beans and garlic mashed potatoes, and vanilla creme cake; the Captain's Club menu has chicken, trout, pork chops and ribeye. Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan meals are available. Arrive at least an hour before the cruise.

Showboat Branson Belle guide

Showboat Branson Belle fares
SeatingAges 12+Ages 4–11
Captain's ClubFrom $110$80 plus tax
General, tier 1From $75$55 plus tax
General, tier 2From $69$49 plus tax
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Branson Murder Mystery
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Branson Murder Mystery

Branson Murder Mystery

2 hours

A murder mystery dinner with an all-you-can-eat buffet and salad bar.

  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

4.9 · 1,969 reviews on Viator

From $79.50 on Viator

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Whodunnit Hoedown
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Shepherd of the Hills

Whodunnit Hoedown

About 90 minutes

A murder mystery dinner at Shepherd of the Hills, about 90 minutes, with chicken quarters, pulled pork and white cake.

  • Dinner included
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Good to know
  • Theater price: $59.75; kids $29.75

4.3 · 530 reviews on Viator

From $69 on Viator

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ReVibe Dinner Show
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Hughes Brothers Theatre

ReVibe Dinner Show

2 hours

A three-course dinner show at the Hughes Brothers Theatre on the 76 Strip.

  • Dinner included
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

4.7 · 59 reviews on Viator

From $65 on Viator

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A Shepherd's Christmas Carol
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Shepherd of the Hills

A Shepherd's Christmas Carol

1 to 1½ hours

A Christmas dinner show at Shepherd of the Hills with smoked turkey and cider-glazed ham.

  • Dinner included
  • November 3 to December 24
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Good to know
  • Theater price: $49.95 plus tax; kids 4–12 $34.75 plus tax

3.6 · 70 reviews on Viator

From $50.19 on Viator

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Christmas

Christmas dinner shows

Shepherd of the Hills runs three holiday dinner shows in the Christmas season, and the Stampede switches to its Christmas show.

  • Dolly Parton's Stampede Christmas Show

    When and priceDaily from October 29 to January 3, with a live nativity and Elegance On IceOn the plateFour-course dinner

  • A Shepherd's Christmas Carol

    When and price$49.95 plus tax; kids 4–12 $34.75 plus tax; 1 to 1½ hoursOn the plateSmoked turkey, cider-glazed ham, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll, pumpkin cake

  • A Christmas Story

    When and price$59.95 plus tax; kids 4–12 $39.95 plus taxOn the plateSmoked turkey, cider-glazed ham, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll, pumpkin cake

  • Old Trail Christmas

    When and price$59.95 plus tax; kids 4–12 $39.95 plus taxOn the plateSmoked turkey, pulled pork, cowboy beans, smoked corn, roll, berry cobbler

  • Showboat Christmas cruise

    When and priceThrough December 23, from $69On the plateThree-course meal on Table Rock Lake

Christmas in Branson

Stay nearby

Stay on the 76 Strip

The Stampede, the Hughes Brothers Theatre and Shepherd of the Hills are all on West 76 Country Boulevard.

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What people ask

Quick answers

What are the dinner shows in Branson?

Dolly Parton's Stampede and the Showboat Branson Belle, plus the Shepherd of the Hills dinner shows, Branson Murder Mystery and ReVibe at the Hughes Brothers Theatre. At Christmas, Shepherd of the Hills adds holiday dinner shows with turkey and ham.

Is food included at Dolly Parton's Stampede?

Yes. Every ticket includes a four-course dinner and unlimited Coca-Cola drinks, tea or coffee. Kids get the same menu, and there's a vegetarian main if you ask when you book.