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Tennessee Theatre Events & Tickets

Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville, TN has 99 upcoming events: 11 concerts, 11 comedy shows, 58 theatre shows, 3 family events, 14 arts events, and +1. Browse the full calendar below, with dates, times and official ticket links.
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About Tennessee Theatre

The Tennessee Theatre is a movie palace in the downtown core of Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. The theater opened in 1928 in the 1908 Burwell Building, considered Knoxville's first skyscraper. The theater and Burwell Building were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982, and the theater was extensively restored in the early 2000s.

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Getting there

🚉 Public transport

  • Knoxville Area Transit CenterBus station270 m · 4 min walk

🅿️ Parking

  • SP+Car park110 m · 2 min walk
  • State Street Parking GarageMulti-storey car park · 1,497 spaces120 m · 2 min walk
  • Multi-storey car park130 m · 2 min walk
  • Cumberland Ave ParkingCar park180 m · 3 min walk

Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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🍽️ Eat & drink nearby

  • Clancy's Tavern and Whiskey HousePub · irish50 m · 1 min walk
  • Five Thirty LoungeBar50 m · 1 min walk
  • StarbucksCafé · coffee shop60 m · 1 min walk
  • Kopita Authentic MediterraneanRestaurant · mediterranean60 m · 1 min walk
  • DiCarlo's Pizza - KnoxvilleRestaurant · pizza60 m · 1 min walk
  • Knox Box KaraokeBar70 m · 1 min walk
  • The VaultBar80 m · 1 min walk
  • Tombras CafeCafé80 m · 1 min walk

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Tennessee Theatre: FAQs

What's on at Tennessee Theatre?

Tennessee Theatre has 99 upcoming events. Next up: Die Fledermaus - Knoxville on Friday, October 23, 2026.

Where is Tennessee Theatre?

Tennessee Theatre is located at 604 S. Gay St., Knoxville, TN, 37902.

How big is Tennessee Theatre?

Tennessee Theatre has a capacity of around 2,000.

Is there parking at Tennessee Theatre?

Free parking is available for most night and weekend performances at the State Street garage located behind the theater, as well as the nearby Locust Street and Market Square garages. Additional parking lots and on-street parking are located nearby. For performances during regular business hours, parking is available in all of these areas for a fee. Parking fees vary from lot to lot. Please allow ample time to park.

Does Tennessee Theatre have accessible seating?

The venue has ADA seating in various locations. Please call venue Box Office for these. Venue has Elevators, and ADA Facilities, ADA Parking, ADA ramps and Entrance. For more info call 865-684-1200 ext. 2.

When is the Tennessee Theatre box office open?

Monday-Friday 10:00am-3:00pm. Day of event - Will Call is available 1 hour prior to the start of performance

What is the nearest station to Tennessee Theatre?

The nearest station is Knoxville Area Transit Center (Bus station), about 270 m from Tennessee Theatre.

Which hotels are closest to Tennessee Theatre?

The closest places to stay are Hyatt Place (50 m), Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown (140 m), and Residence Inn (150 m).

When did Tennessee Theatre open?

Tennessee Theatre opened in 1928.