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Preservation Hall Jazz Band Presents A Creole ChristmasKnoxville · Tue, Dec 8, 2026

7:30 PM local time
Bijou TheatreKnoxville, TN

About this event

Preservation Hall Jazz Band Presents A Creole Christmas takes place at Bijou Theatre, Knoxville, TN on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, starting at 7:30 PM local time.

It is listed as Jazz (Concerts).

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Bijou Theatre holds around 1,503 people.

Bijou Theatre has 53 upcoming events on our calendar.

Celebrate the season as the Preservation Hall Jazz Band returns with the Creole Christmas concert series. Join as the band performs New Orleans classics as well as some of our best-loved holiday selections with a twist.

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Nearest station
Knoxville Area Transit Center · Bus station · 400 m · 7 min walk

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Preservation Hall Jazz Band at Bijou Theatre: show day guide

Show starts
7:30 PM
Preservation Hall Jazz Band on stage(est.)
7:30 PM
Set length(est.)
1 hr
Expected finish(est.)
8:30 PM
Getting there
Knoxville Area Transit Center, 400 m (7 min walk)
Parking
Several parking lots and on-street metered spaces are located within walking distance of the Bijou Theatre.

Estimated from the headliner's recent setlists and a typical running order. Venues publish exact stage times on the day, so check before you travel.

Know before you go

Ticket limit
There is an overall 8 ticket limit for this event.
Please note
Please note that balcony-level seating is accessible only by stairs; there is no elevator access to the balcony level. We reserve the right to revoke tickets sold through brokers or unauthorized third parties. If your ticket is revoked, you will not be admitted and will not receive a refund. Event date, time, and supporting acts are subject to change. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Digital tickets will be available approximately 24 hours before the event.

What to expect: recent setlist

From Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles on July 29, 2026

  1. 1Didn’t He Ramble
  2. 2Band Is in Town
  3. 3Tootie Ma Is a Big Fine Thing
  4. 4Rich Woman (Li'l Millet & His Creoles)
  5. 5Keep Your Head Up
  6. 6When the Saints Go Marching In ([traditional])

Most played songs on this tour

  • Tootie Ma Is a Big Fine Thing×4
  • Shake It and Break It×4
  • Rich Woman×3
  • Keep Your Head Up×3
  • Flee As A Bird×3
  • Didn’t He Ramble×2
  • That's It!×2
  • When the Saints Go Marching In / You Are My Sunshine×2
  • O Didn't He Ramble×2
  • Malanga×2

Setlist data: setlist.fm · Preservation Hall Jazz Band

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About Preservation Hall Jazz Band

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band is a New Orleans jazz band founded in New Orleans by tuba player Allan Jaffe in the early 1960s. The band derives its name from Preservation Hall in the French Quarter. In 2005, the Hall's doors were closed for a period of time due to Hurricane Katrina, but the band continued to tour.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Venue: Bijou Theatre

803 S. Gay St., Knoxville, TN, 37902
Capacity
1,503
Parking
Several parking lots and on-street metered spaces are located within walking distance of the Bijou Theatre. The closest parking is a pay lot, Republic Parking, next to the venue on Cumberland. The State Street, Market Square, Dwight Kessel, and Locust Street garages are free after 6 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends.
Accessible seating
The Bijou Theatre has ADA seating in the lower level only. The venue does not have an elevator to the balcony level. For more information, please call the Bijou Theatre at 865-522-0832.
Venue rules
Weapons of any kind, including pocketknives; outside food and beverages; smoking of any kind, including e-cigarettes; illegal substances; professional or flash photography, tripods, selfie-sticks; backpacks, bags, oversized purses, etc. are prohibited at the venue. Clear bags are not required. For the safety and security of all patrons, all persons and items entering the Bijou Theatre are subject to search. The Bijou Theatre reserves the right to prohibit any item, including items not listed above, from entering the premises based on any particular show request or requirement. A variety of beverages and snacks are sold at concessions and are allowed in the auditorium. We are a cashless venue.
Children
For most events, children aged 2 and up will require a ticket. Children under age 2 that will not be occupying a seat do not need to purchase a ticket. Most events held at the Bijou Theatre are appropriate for all ages. If an age requirement is required, it will be noted on the event description. Contact our box office for more information.
Box office
Bijou Theatre doors typically open one hour prior to showtime and tickets can be purchased at Will Call. Advance tickets can be purchased from the Tennessee Theatre Box Office during business hours
Seating chart
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Preservation Hall Jazz Band Presents A Creole Christmas: FAQs

When is Preservation Hall Jazz Band Presents A Creole Christmas?

Preservation Hall Jazz Band Presents A Creole Christmas is scheduled for Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM local time.

Where is Preservation Hall Jazz Band Presents A Creole Christmas taking place?

At Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay St., Knoxville, TN 37902.

How much are tickets for Preservation Hall Jazz Band Presents A Creole Christmas?

The ticket seller has not published a price range. Open the official listing to see current prices and available seats.

Is there parking at Bijou Theatre?

Several parking lots and on-street metered spaces are located within walking distance of the Bijou Theatre. The closest parking is a pay lot, Republic Parking, next to the venue on Cumberland. The State Street, Market Square, Dwight Kessel, and Locust Street garages are free after 6 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends.

What songs will Preservation Hall Jazz Band play?

At their most recent show (July 29, 2026, Los Angeles) Preservation Hall Jazz Band played 6 songs, including Didn’t He Ramble, Band Is in Town, Tootie Ma Is a Big Fine Thing, Rich Woman, and Keep Your Head Up.

Does Preservation Hall Jazz Band have other upcoming dates?

Yes — Preservation Hall Jazz Band has 13 upcoming dates, including Minneapolis (Dec 1), New Orleans (Dec 6), and Pontiac (Dec 11).

What time does Preservation Hall Jazz Band go on stage?

Preservation Hall Jazz Band is expected on stage around 7:30 PM. The show itself starts at 7:30 PM local time.

How long is Preservation Hall Jazz Band's set?

Recent shows ran to 6 songs, about 1 hr on stage, so expect to finish around 8:30 PM.

Preservation Hall Jazz Band Presents A Creole Christmas

Tue, Dec 8, 2026

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