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....

Free 5K run every Tuesday at 6pm from Chattanooga Brewing Co., with extended happy hour discounts for runners....