Performing-arts Events in Knoxville

Check out happening performing-arts events all around Knoxville, TN

Weird Al Yankovic at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center

 Sun, 27 Sep at 07:30 pm Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center

Chicago - Band at Tennessee Theatre

 Tue, 26 May at 07:30 pm Tennessee Theatre

Children's Festival of Reading

Sat, 16 May at 10:00 am World's Fair Park Dr SW, Knoxville, TN, United States

Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Tennessee Theatre

 Sat, 27 Jun Tennessee Theatre

Punch Brothers at Tennessee Theatre

 Thu, 28 May at 08:00 pm Tennessee Theatre

Broadway at the Tennessee: Disney's Beauty and the Beast

 Thu, 21 May at 07:30 pm Tennessee Theatre

2026 Bijou Jubilee feat. Margo Price at Bijou Theatre - Knoxville

 Sat, 06 Jun Bijou Theatre - Knoxville

SoKno Pride Event

 Sat, 20 Jun at 07:00 am Sevier Ave., Knoxville, TN

Trailer Trash Tammy - Chelcie Lynn at Bijou Theatre - Knoxville

 Thu, 04 Jun at 07:00 pm Bijou Theatre - Knoxville

Beauty and The Beast

 Tue, 19 May at 07:00 pm Tennessee Theatre

Tenille Townes at Open Chord

 Sat, 18 Apr at 08:00 pm Open Chord Stage (Knoxville, TN)

Avatar with Fleshgod Apocalypse and Frozen Soul

 Wed, 06 May at 11:30 pm The Mill and Mine

Broadway at the Tennessee: The Outsiders: A New Musical

 Thu, 23 Apr at 02:00 pm Tennessee Theatre

Broadway at the Tennessee: & Juliet

 Fri, 07 Aug at 08:00 pm Tennessee Theatre

Cattywampus Parade & Block Party: Where the Waters Meet

 Sun, 17 May at 02:00 pm Suttree Landing Park

Beauty and the Beast at Tennessee Theatre

 Wed, 20 May at 07:30 pm Tennessee Theatre

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra - The Breath of the Wild at Knoxville Museum of Art

 Wed, 08 Apr at 07:00 pm Knoxville Museum of Art

Chelcie Lynn - Trailer Trash Tammy

 Wed, 03 Jun at 07:00 pm Bijou Theatre - TN

Paul Gilbert at Open Chord

 Wed, 20 May at 08:00 pm Open Chord Stage (Knoxville, TN)

EARLY SHOW: Shelly Belly at Open Chord Stage | Knoxville, TN

 Fri, 10 Apr at 09:15 pm Open Chord Stage (Knoxville, TN)

Midori Returns

 Fri, 17 Apr at 07:30 pm Tennessee Theatre

& Juliet at Tennessee Theatre

 Tue, 04 Aug at 07:30 pm Tennessee Theatre

The Outsiders at Tennessee Theatre

 Wed, 22 Apr at 07:30 pm Tennessee Theatre

You Can't Take It With You at Clarence Brown Theatre

 Wed, 15 Apr at 07:30 pm Clarence Brown Theatre

Soundscapes at the KMA: April 2026

 Fri, 10 Apr at 07:30 pm 1050 World's Fair Park Dr SW, Knoxville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37916

15th Annual Girl Talk Fashion Show Gala

 Sat, 29 Aug at 05:00 pm Knoxville Convention Center USD 162 to 5,337

Soundscapes at the KMA: May 2026

 Fri, 08 May at 07:30 pm 1050 World's Fair Park Dr SW, Knoxville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37916

Alyssa Edwards: Thanks for Everything Tour 2026

 Thu, 14 May at 07:30 pm Bijou Theatre

Nashville Ballet - Sherlock at Tennessee Theatre

 Fri, 01 May at 07:30 pm Tennessee Theatre

Cowboy Junkies at Bijou Theatre - Knoxville

 Sat, 13 Jun at 08:00 pm Bijou Theatre - Knoxville

Shrek The Musical Jr.

Thu, 09 Apr at 06:30 pm Holston Middle School

Bosco - Drag Queen at Bijou Theatre - Knoxville

 Fri, 17 Jul at 08:00 pm Bijou Theatre - Knoxville

SAW The Musical The Unauthorized Parody of Saw (Knoxville, TN)

 Thu, 30 Apr at 07:30 pm The Square Room USD 39 to 167

Blue Mother Tupelo on the WDVX Blue Plate Special® Show

 Fri, 08 May at 12:00 pm Barley's Taproom

Knoxville Symphony at the Garden

 Thu, 03 Sep at 05:00 pm 2743 Wimpole Ave, Knoxville, TN, Knoxville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37914

Chelcie Lynn

 Thu, 04 Jun at 11:00 pm Bijou Theatre - Knoxville

Jonnie W. at Bijou Theatre - Knoxville

 Sat, 29 Aug at 07:00 pm Bijou Theatre - Knoxville

Broadway Baby! Knoxville

 Fri, 05 Jun at 08:00 pm Clarence Brown Theatre at The University Of Tennessee

The WordPlayers - Hairspray: The Musical at Bijou Theatre - Knoxville

 Sat, 11 Jul at 07:30 pm Bijou Theatre - Knoxville

Bijou Imagination Series: The Ugly Duckling

 Sun, 12 Apr at 02:30 pm Bijou Theatre

Michael Cavanaugh: The Music Of Paul Simon, James Taylor, & More

 Sat, 09 May at 08:00 pm Knoxville Civic Auditorium

Elmo's Got the Moves

 Wed, 10 Jun at 06:00 pm Tennessee Theatre

Youth Orchestra Spring Concert

 Mon, 04 May at 07:00 pm Tennessee Theatre

Avatar at The Mill and Mine

 Wed, 06 May at 07:30 pm The Mill and Mine

Marsalis Swing Symphony

 Fri, 15 May at 07:30 pm Tennessee Theatre

NIGHTCAP: An Intimate Burlesque and Vaudeville Show

 Sat, 11 Apr at 07:00 pm Birdhouse Neighborhood Center USD 10 to 25

You Can't Take It With You (CBT)

 Thu, 16 Apr Clarence Brown Theatre, Univ of Tennessee

The WordPlayers presents Hairspray: The Musical

 Sun, 12 Jul at 02:30 pm Bijou Theatre

Hairspray

 Thu, 23 Apr at 07:00 pm 5321 Jacksboro Pike

Music for Seniors Free Daytime Concert w/ Pistol Creek Catch of the Day

 Fri, 24 Apr at 01:00 pm John T. O'Connor Senior Center Free

The WordPlayers presents Hairspray: The Musical

 Sat, 11 Jul at 02:30 pm Bijou Theatre

Adult Jazz Dance Workshop for Every Body

 Sat, 11 Apr at 11:00 am The Follies Girls Studio USD 10

Tenx9 Knoxville Storytelling

 Mon, 20 Apr at 06:00 pm Yee-Haw Brewing Co. (Knoxville)

UT Opera Theatre: The Cunning Little Vixen

 Thu, 23 Apr at 07:00 pm Bijou Theatre - TN

Crazy On Heart- A Tribute to Heart

 Fri, 08 May at 07:00 pm Crafty Bastard Brewery West USD 20

UT Appalachian Strings

 Fri, 24 Apr at 07:00 pm 1538 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37916

IJAMS SUNSET SOCIAL: Improv in the Wild with Manatee Vanity Improv

 Wed, 22 Apr at 07:00 pm 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37920

Elmo's Got The Moves - Photo Experience

 Wed, 10 Jun at 06:00 pm Tennessee Theatre

Acting class (Mondays)

 Mon, 27 Apr at 07:00 pm BAPA: Broadway Academy of Performing Arts & Events Center USD 30 to 95

The Royale - Knoxville

 Wed, 25 Mar at 11:30 pm Clarence Brown Theatre

UT Opera Theatre presents The Cunning Little Vixen

 Fri, 24 Apr at 07:30 pm Bijou Theatre

You Can't Take It With You - Knoxville

 Wed, 15 Apr at 11:30 pm Clarence Brown Theatre

Marcus Bunch Live @Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus

 Sat, 25 Apr at 06:00 pm Barrelhouse

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

 Thu, 14 May at 08:00 pm Knoxville Free

Smoky Mountain Skating Academy Presents: Magic on Ice - Frozen in Time

 Sat, 11 Apr at 06:00 pm Cool Sports Home of the Icearium USD 16 to 31

All Over the Page features poet Jesse Graves

 Mon, 13 Apr at 06:30 pm 500 W Church Ave, Knoxville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37902

GUERRERAS K-POP EL ESPECTACULO 7PM

 Thu, 04 Jun at 07:00 pm Knoxville Coliseum USD 50

Sparrow Smith and the Resonant Rogues

 Sat, 25 Apr at 08:00 pm 1538 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37916

Music for Seniors Songwriting Workshop with Bill Cabage

 Thu, 09 Apr at 11:00 am Knoxville Museum of Art Free

Mr Gay Knox County Newcomer 2026

 Sun, 07 Jun at 07:00 pm CORE Knoxville

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra - Knoxville

 Sun, 03 May at 06:30 pm Bijou Theatre - Knoxville

Liquid Velvet Acoustic Duo

 Sun, 07 Jun at 06:00 pm Ale' Rae’s

River & Rail Theatre Company Presents: Eurydice

Thu, 16 Apr at 07:30 pm 111 State Street, Knoxville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37902

Knoxville Poetry Slam April Event

 Tue, 14 Apr at 07:00 pm Central Cinema USD 13

The Royale

 Sat, 04 Apr at 07:00 pm The Jenny Boyd Theatre

Smoky Mountain Ring Handbell Festival

 Fri, 17 Apr at 04:00 pm 9076 Middlebrook Pike Knoxville, TN

The John Ribble Music Fund Recitals

 Sun, 26 Apr at 04:00 pm 139 Woodlawn Pike, Knoxville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37920

April Pops at Civic

 Sat, 11 Apr Knoxville Civic Auditorium

Hey Bear Cafe

Sat, 11 Apr HEY BEAR CAFE

Music for Seniors Free Daytime Concert with the Knoxville Opera

 Thu, 25 Jun at 02:00 pm Episcopal Church of the Ascension Free

Train Your Moves at Adult Jazz Dance Class for All Levels

 Sat, 07 Feb at 11:00 am The Follies Girls Studio USD 15

2025-2026 Flex Ticket Voucher 2

 Sun, 03 May Clarence Brown Theatre

May Pops at Civic

 Sat, 09 May Knoxville Civic Auditorium

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra at Knoxville Civic Auditorium

 Sun, 23 Nov at 03:00 pm Knoxville Civic Auditorium

Sesame Street Live - Elmos Got The Moves at Tennessee Theatre

 Wed, 10 Jun at 06:00 pm Tennessee Theatre

Adult Tap Dance Class to Learn Classic Beats and Techniques

 Sat, 07 Mar at 10:00 am The Follies Girls Studio USD 15

Acting class (Mondays)

 Mon, 02 Jun at 07:00 pm Broadway Academy of Performing Arts USD 30 to 95