#future-weekends events in Chattanooga

Member Night: Ooey, Gooey Science! is a members-only evening at the Tennessee Aquarium built around hands-on, messy science activities for the whole family....

Die Laughing Comedy comes to Barrelhouse Ballroom on July 31....

Jack Tatum plays Songbirds on July 31 with Luke Simmons & the Lovestruck opening....

Every Friday at 8pm at The Woodshop Listening Room in St. Elmo. Rotating regional musicians playing traditional bluegrass. $5 cover....

Americana-blues duo A Tale of Two at The Woodshop on July 31 featuring Stephanie Adlington and Aaron Lessard. Separate ticket for the 8pm Bluegrass....

Jerry Fest 2026 at Barrelhouse Ballroom on August 1. All-ages Grateful Dead celebration....

The Chattanooga Market at Tennessee Aquarium Plaza every Saturday. Fresh produce, local art, live music, and food vendors on the downtown riverfront. Free admission....

The National Train Show runs August 1–2 at the Chattanooga Convention Center, with hundreds of vendors and operating layouts....

Out of Scale is a members-only day at the Creative Discovery Museum where kids play with perspective and size through hands-on activities....

Extended Evening. Lineup not yet announced....

BELLES play Songbirds on August 1 for a two-hour set....

A Disney-fueled dance party celebrating Hannah Montana and High School Musical hits at The Signal on August 1 (18+)....

International Day of the Blues at The Woodshop on August 1: a multi-artist blues celebration with Lon Eldridge, Papa T and The Juke Joint All Stars, Jhett Black, and Rick Rushing III, plus bourbon tastings and a specialty BBQ menu....

Teacher Appreciation Day at the Tennessee Aquarium is a special day recognizing educators, with registration available through the Aquarium's events page....

Pink Houses, the John Mellencamp tribute band, plays Barrelhouse Ballroom on August 7....

Sixpence None the Richer live at Barrelhouse Ballroom on August 7. Doors at 8pm, 18+....

Fireworks Friday....

Every Friday at 8pm at The Woodshop Listening Room in St. Elmo. Rotating regional musicians playing traditional bluegrass. $5 cover....

Sam Holt Band plays Barrelhouse Ballroom on August 8 in a tribute show Remembering Mikey....

Used Car Night — the big local giveaway. Saturday Live Music Series pregame....

The Chattanooga Market at Tennessee Aquarium Plaza every Saturday. Fresh produce, local art, live music, and food vendors on the downtown riverfront. Free admission....

Animeverse anime convention comes to the Chattanooga Convention Center in August 2026....

Opener: Bettin' on the Mule....

Blake Worthington String Band plays Songbirds on August 8....

Chattanooga indie rock band The Banshees at The Woodshop on August 8. Formed in 2023, known for original songwriting and high-energy sets....

Family Sunday Funday. Kids run the bases and post-game catch on the field....

CLUB SLAYYY at Barrelhouse Ballroom on August 14. Dance night, 18+....

WOMB plays Songbirds on August 14....

Every Friday at 8pm at The Woodshop Listening Room in St. Elmo. Rotating regional musicians playing traditional bluegrass. $5 cover....

Alabama guitarist Taylor Hollingsworth at The Woodshop on August 14, playing his own blend of folk, blues, and rock....

Alt Rock Fest at Barrelhouse Ballroom on August 15. Doors at 8pm, 18+....

The Chattanooga Market at Tennessee Aquarium Plaza every Saturday. Fresh produce, local art, live music, and food vendors on the downtown riverfront. Free admission....

The Flip Trade Show comes to the Chattanooga Convention Center on August 15, 2026 — 100+ vendor tables of sports cards, Pokémon, TCGs, comics, Funko Pops, and collectibles....

British new wave legends Squeeze on their Tried, Tested and Trixies tour....

The DVL Revue with Darryl Van Leer at The Woodshop on August 15: a high-energy soul and tribute show honoring Ray Charles, Bill Withers, and Otis Redding....

Rivers & Realms is the Tennessee Aquarium's 18+ fantasy-themed evening in the River Journey building — live bards, local food and drinks, and the aquarium's fish as your backdrop....

Kings of Queen Queen tribute at Barrelhouse Ballroom on August 21. Doors at 8pm, 21+....

UTC / College Football Night. Fireworks after the game....

Hudson Macready plays Songbirds on August 21 with Charlie George opening....

An all-levels yoga session set to a live house DJ at The Signal on August 21....

Every Friday at 8pm at The Woodshop Listening Room in St. Elmo. Rotating regional musicians playing traditional bluegrass. $5 cover....

Ax and The Hatchetmen live in concert at Barrelhouse Ballroom on August 22. Doors at 8pm, 18+....

Saturday Live Music Series pregame....

The Chattanooga Market at Tennessee Aquarium Plaza every Saturday. Fresh produce, local art, live music, and food vendors on the downtown riverfront. Free admission....

Grateful Dead tribute meets local roots music....

PLVNET plays Songbirds on August 22 with Hour Late opening....

Country troubadour Paul Cauthen brings his fearless storytelling to The Signal on August 22....

Chattanooga blues trio Rick Rushing III & The Blues Strangers at The Woodshop on August 22, mixing blues, jazz, rock, and R&B....

Family Sunday Funday. Kids run the bases and post-game catch on the field....

Two Motown legends on one stage....

Work It! dance night at Barrelhouse Ballroom on August 28. 18+....

Fireworks Friday....

The New Quintet plays Songbirds on August 28 with Brother and the Hayes opening....

A cosplay and anime-themed remix rave lands at The Signal on August 28 (18+)....

Every Friday at 8pm at The Woodshop Listening Room in St. Elmo. Rotating regional musicians playing traditional bluegrass. $5 cover....

Firstwave 80's Night at Barrelhouse Ballroom on August 29. Post-punk and new wave, 18+....

Throwback Night with ZOOperstars! Saturday Live Music Series pregame....

The Chattanooga Market at Tennessee Aquarium Plaza every Saturday. Fresh produce, local art, live music, and food vendors on the downtown riverfront. Free admission....

Extended Evening. Opener: Hot Fuss: A Killers Tribute....

The chaotic interactive bingo party Bingo Loco takes over The Signal on the night of August 29 (21+)....

A family-friendly K-pop dance party for kids and parents at The Signal on the morning of August 29....

Georgia bluegrass act The Landon Fitzpatrick Band at The Woodshop on August 29, led by an acclaimed banjo player....

Family Sunday Funday. Kids run the bases and post-game catch on the field....

Burnside Exploration 2 at The Woodshop on August 30: Grammy winner Cedric Burnside and Garry Burnside dig into Mississippi Hill Country Blues....

A throwback dance party spanning 2000s pop, hip-hop, and rock at The Signal on September 4....

Every Friday at 8pm at The Woodshop Listening Room in St. Elmo. Rotating regional musicians playing traditional bluegrass. $5 cover....

The Chattanooga Market at Tennessee Aquarium Plaza every Saturday. Fresh produce, local art, live music, and food vendors on the downtown riverfront. Free admission....

Extended Evening. Season finale....

A celebration of beauty, culture, and talent in Chattanooga's Latino community at The Signal on September 5....

Flatpick guitar great David Grier at The Woodshop on September 5, a three-time IBMA Guitar Player of the Year....

The Pink Bride Show returns to the Chattanooga Convention Center on September 6, 2026, connecting engaged couples with local wedding vendors....

Stadium Replica giveaway. Fireworks after the game....

Texas country outfit Flatland Cavalry on their Work of Heart Tour....

The funk-rock spectacle Here Come the Mummies wraps up The Signal on September 11....

Country artist Kylie Morgan brings her confessional songwriting to The Signal on September 11....

Every Friday at 8pm at The Woodshop Listening Room in St. Elmo. Rotating regional musicians playing traditional bluegrass. $5 cover....

Fan Appreciation Night with Bluegrass music. Last Saturday home game of the season....

The Chattanooga Market at Tennessee Aquarium Plaza every Saturday. Fresh produce, local art, live music, and food vendors on the downtown riverfront. Free admission....

Country comedian Rodney Carrington live....

Final home game of the regular season. Kids run the bases and post-game catch on the field....

Nashville Americana duo Goldpine at The Woodshop on September 13, known for bold harmonies and 'aggressive Americana'....

The Tap House celebrates National Cheeseburger Day in downtown Chattanooga on September 18....

Alternative rock band Houndmouth plays The Signal on September 18....

Country singer-songwriter Keith Anderson performs at The Signal on September 18....

Every Friday at 8pm at The Woodshop Listening Room in St. Elmo. Rotating regional musicians playing traditional bluegrass. $5 cover....

Western folk rock duo Mid America at The Woodshop on September 18: Mia Carruthers and Curtis Roush with '70s-influenced songwriting....

Jason Scott & The High Heat plays Barrelhouse Ballroom with Marfa on September 19....

The Chattanooga Market at Tennessee Aquarium Plaza every Saturday. Fresh produce, local art, live music, and food vendors on the downtown riverfront. Free admission....

Dizgo plays Barrelhouse Ballroom on September 25....

Stand-up comedian Gary Owen on his No Hard Feelings Tour....

Southern hip-hop veteran Project Pat takes The Signal stage on September 25....

Every Friday at 8pm at The Woodshop Listening Room in St. Elmo. Rotating regional musicians playing traditional bluegrass. $5 cover....

Drivin N Cryin plays Barrelhouse Ballroom on September 26....

The Chattanooga Market at Tennessee Aquarium Plaza every Saturday. Fresh produce, local art, live music, and food vendors on the downtown riverfront. Free admission....

The Chattanooga Bacon & Barrel Festival brings 20+ local restaurants and 20+ distilleries to First Horizon Pavilion on September 26. Unlimited bacon dishes, whiskey samples, and a vote for the Golden Hog award. 21+ only....

Led Zeppelin tribute Zoso recreates the classics at The Signal on September 26....

2nd Annual Bilbo's Birthday Bash at The Woodshop on September 26: a Lord of the Rings themed night with Innman & The Prancing Ponies, costume contest, hobbit menu, and elven cocktails. Sold out....

Night two of the 2nd Annual Bilbo's Birthday Bash at The Woodshop on September 27: an instrumental performance from Innman & The Prancing Ponies, costume contest, and themed feast....

The 3 Sisters Bluegrass Festival returns to Ross's Landing in Chattanooga on October 2-3, 2026. Free admission, local and national bluegrass acts on the Tennessee River....

Atlanta R&B and country artist Lily Rose plays The Signal on October 2....

Every Friday at 8pm at The Woodshop Listening Room in St. Elmo. Rotating regional musicians playing traditional bluegrass. $5 cover....

Brenn! plays Barrelhouse Ballroom on October 3 on the Amateur At Best Tour....

The Chattanooga Market at Tennessee Aquarium Plaza every Saturday. Fresh produce, local art, live music, and food vendors on the downtown riverfront. Free admission....

The 3 Sisters Bluegrass Festival returns to Ross's Landing in Chattanooga on October 2-3, 2026. Free admission, local and national bluegrass acts on the Tennessee River....

Ketner's Mill Country Arts Fair returns October 3-4, 2026 in Whitwell, TN. 48th annual fair at the historic 1824 grist mill — 150+ artisans, sorghum demos, bluegrass, wagon rides, and southern fair food in the Sequatchie Valley....

Georgia singer-songwriter Jonathan Peyton at The Woodshop on October 3, with Hunter Blalock opening....

Ketner's Mill Country Arts Fair returns October 3-4, 2026 in Whitwell, TN. 48th annual fair at the historic 1824 grist mill — 150+ artisans, sorghum demos, bluegrass, wagon rides, and southern fair food in the Sequatchie Valley....

Boot Scootin Boogie Nights country dance party at Barrelhouse Ballroom on October 9....

Rock legends the Doobie Brothers on their Walk This Road Tour....

The Pride-season electronic dance party Rainbow Rave lights up The Signal on October 9 (18+)....

Every Friday at 8pm at The Woodshop Listening Room in St. Elmo. Rotating regional musicians playing traditional bluegrass. $5 cover....

The Family at The Woodshop on October 9: four Muscle Shoals musicians — Dylan LeBlanc, James LeBlanc, Angela Hacker, and Bay Simpson — blending '70s folk-rock and soul, recorded at FAME Studios....

Blake Whiten plays Barrelhouse Ballroom on October 10 with Slater Nalley opening....

The Chattanooga Market at Tennessee Aquarium Plaza every Saturday. Fresh produce, local art, live music, and food vendors on the downtown riverfront. Free admission....

Wine Over Water returns October 10, 2026 at Renaissance Park in Chattanooga. 30th anniversary of the region's premier wine tasting event — curated pours, food by Whitebird's Chef Amanda Clayton, and live music. 21+ only....

Psychedelic hard rock band All Them Witches plays The Signal on October 10....

Jam band Pigeons Playing Ping Pong plays Barrelhouse Ballroom on October 11....

The '90s tribute party Fool House revives NSYNC, Britney, and Blink-182 at The Signal on October 16....

Every Friday at 8pm at The Woodshop Listening Room in St. Elmo. Rotating regional musicians playing traditional bluegrass. $5 cover....

Lucero plays Barrelhouse Ballroom on October 17....

The Chattanooga Market at Tennessee Aquarium Plaza every Saturday. Fresh produce, local art, live music, and food vendors on the downtown riverfront. Free admission....

The Chattanooga Market at Tennessee Aquarium Plaza every Saturday. Fresh produce, local art, live music, and food vendors on the downtown riverfront. Free admission....

The Chattanooga Market at Tennessee Aquarium Plaza every Saturday. Fresh produce, local art, live music, and food vendors on the downtown riverfront. Free admission....

Gothic metal band The Funeral Portrait headlines a Halloween-night show at The Signal on October 31....

Sicard Hollow plays Barrelhouse Ballroom on November 6 with Omcat opening....

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Neko Case performs at The Signal on November 6....

Canadian Folk Music Award winners Mama's Broke at The Woodshop on November 13, with haunting harmonies and deep folk traditions....

Arkansas country singer-songwriter Ashley McBryde on her Into The Wild tour....

Creed Fisher plays Barrelhouse Ballroom on November 20 with KC Johns opening....

20 Years of Weeks anniversary show at Barrelhouse Ballroom on November 21 with Lenox Hills....

The touring Nutcracker production featuring the magical Christmas ballet....

Mexican-American singer Lupita Infante brings modern música mexicana to The Signal on November 28....

Shadowgrass live at Barrelhouse Ballroom on December 5. Doors at 8pm, 18+....

MAINx24 is a 24-hour street festival on the Chattanooga Southside every first Saturday of December. 120+ events including the parade, Chili Cook-Off, Adult Big Wheel Races, and concerts on Main Street....