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Events in Chattanooga, TN

60 upcoming events near Chattanooga — concerts, theater, markets, library programs and more. Free to browse; each links to the source.

Theater & film

June 5 to 21, 2026

Evening and matinee

Chattanooga Theatre Centre · Chattanooga, TN

Theater & film

The New Play Festival (Circle)

Chattanooga Theatre Centre

You can see fresh original works from local playwrights at the Theatre Centre's New Play Festival.

Arts and craftsOutdoorsIndoorsBring the grandkids

Food festivals

June 8 to 14, 2026

Lunch and dinner

Restaurants citywide · Chattanooga, TN

Food festivals

Chattanooga Sandwich Week

Restaurants citywide

You can try featured sandwiches for $8 at restaurants all across the Scenic City during this week-long deal.

Food and wineBring the grandkids

Theater & film

June 12 to 14, 2026

Evening and matinee

Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium · Chattanooga, TN

Theater & film

Mrs. Doubtfire (Broadway touring musical)

Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium

You can catch the Broadway musical adaptation of Mrs. Doubtfire during its Chattanooga run.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Outdoors & nature

August 14 to 16, 2026

Daytime

Tennessee River / Ross's Landing · Chattanooga, TN

Outdoors & natureFree

Chattanooga River Games 2026

Tennessee River / Ross's Landing

You can watch wakesurfing, climbing, diving, and slacklining for free as a spectator at the South's largest extreme sports and music festival.

MusicOutdoorsBring the grandkids

Pickleball & rec

8-week clinics beginning first week of September 2026

Varies

City of Chattanooga recreation · Chattanooga, TN

Pickleball & recFreeHappens regularly

Free Adult Pickleball Clinic (Pickleball 101 and 102)

City of Chattanooga recreation

You can learn to play or sharpen your game at this free 8-week adult pickleball clinic from the city.

Pickleball

Classes & arts

Wednesdays (June 10, 2026 and on)

5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Chattanooga Public Library · Chattanooga, TN

Classes & artsFreeHappens regularly

Crafting Night with Chatt Craft Circle (Adults 18+)

Chattanooga Public Library

You can bring a project and craft alongside others at this drop-in evening crafting circle for adults.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Theater & film

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

2 p.m.

Downtown Library Auditorium · Chattanooga, TN

Theater & filmFree

Tuesday Matinees: Sister Act

Downtown Library Auditorium

You can catch a free matinee of Sister Act with free popcorn in the library auditorium.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Dance & fitness

Friday, June 5, 2026

6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Harrison Center · Chattanooga, TN

Dance & fitness

Salsa Luau Dance Social

Harrison Center

You can join a friendly salsa-themed social dance hosted by Chattanooga USA Dance, with all skill levels welcome.

Dance and fitness

Outdoors & nature

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Daytime

Ruby Falls · Chattanooga, TN

Outdoors & nature

National Day of Caves & Karst Celebration

Ruby Falls

You can take guided cave tours and join interactive activities celebrating the underground world at Ruby Falls.

Hiking and natureOutdoors

Theater & film

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

2 p.m.

Downtown Library Auditorium · Chattanooga, TN

Theater & filmFree

Tuesday Matinees: Kindergarten Cop

Downtown Library Auditorium

You can enjoy a free afternoon screening of Kindergarten Cop with free popcorn at the downtown library.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Classes & arts

Mondays starting June 1, 2026 (7 weeks)

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave · Chattanooga, TN

Classes & artsHappens regularly

Beginner Mountain Dulcimer: 7-Week Series

The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave

You can learn to play the Appalachian mountain dulcimer from scratch over a seven-week beginner series.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Theater & film

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Downtown Library Auditorium · Chattanooga, TN

Theater & filmFreeHappens regularly

Tuesday Matinees: Clueless

Downtown Library Auditorium

You can watch a free afternoon movie with free popcorn in the library auditorium on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Classes & arts

Saturday, June 27, 2026

10 a.m.

Local Goat - New American Restaurant · Chattanooga, TN

Classes & arts

Watercolor Painting Class: Part 1

Local Goat - New American Restaurant

You can learn watercolor painting basics in this relaxed, beginner-friendly class.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Theater & film

First Monday each month (June 1, 2026 and on)

6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Chattanooga Public Library · Chattanooga, TN

Theater & filmFreeHappens regularly

Improv Chattanooga Monthly Comedy Show

Chattanooga Public Library

You can watch or join a monthly improv comedy open house hosted at the library.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Theater & film

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

2 p.m.

Downtown Library Auditorium · Chattanooga, TN

Theater & filmFree

Tuesday Matinees: Forrest Gump

Downtown Library Auditorium

You can catch a free matinee of Forrest Gump with free popcorn in the library auditorium.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Music & concerts

Sunday, June 21, 2026

All day

Streets, parks, and venues citywide · Chattanooga, TN

Music & concertsFree

Make Music Day Chattanooga

Streets, parks, and venues citywide

You can join a free worldwide music celebration with concerts, jam sessions, and workshops all over the city.

Music

Music & concerts

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.

The Signal · Chattanooga, TN

Music & concerts

Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen

The Signal

You can see the Oscar-winning singer-songwriter from Yellowstone perform on his Still Gettin' Away With It tour.

Music

Theater & film

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

2 p.m.

Downtown Library Auditorium · Chattanooga, TN

Theater & filmFree

Tuesday Matinees: Die Hard 2

Downtown Library Auditorium

You can catch a free matinee of Die Hard 2 with free popcorn in the library auditorium.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Music & concerts

Saturday, June 13, 2026

8 p.m.

The Signal · Chattanooga, TN

Music & concerts

Lupita Infante (live concert)

The Signal

You can hear Grammy-nominated regional Mexican artist Lupita Infante perform live at The Signal.

Music

Music & concerts

Friday nights, May to July

7 p.m.

Chattanooga, TN

Music & concertsFreeHappens regularly

Nightfall Concert Series

Chattanooga's original free concert series, held downtown on Friday nights from May through July. It is produced by Chattanooga Presents and brings out bands and food vendors. Bring a chair.

Music

Community & civic

Saturday, June 13, 2026

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Coolidge Park · Chattanooga, TN

Community & civicFree

Paw Palooza 2026

Coolidge Park

You can join this free dog-friendly festival with games, contests, vendors, food trucks, and a pet walk benefiting the animal shelter.

OutdoorsBring the grandkids

Outdoors & nature

First Monday each month (June 1, 2026 and on)

7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Outdoor Chattanooga, Coolidge Park · Chattanooga, TN

Outdoors & natureFreeHappens regularly

Chattanooga Grotto Caving Club Monthly Meeting

Outdoor Chattanooga, Coolidge Park

You can meet local cavers and learn about caving trips at this open monthly club meeting.

Hiking and natureOutdoors

Outdoors & nature

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Daytime

Raccoon Mountain Caverns · Chattanooga, TN

Outdoors & nature

Raccoon Mountain Caverns' 95th Birthday

Raccoon Mountain Caverns

You can explore the caverns at 15% off as they celebrate 95 years of underground tours.

Hiking and natureOutdoors

Outdoors & nature

Wednesdays and weekends, ongoing 2026

Varies

Area trails and mountains · Chattanooga, TN

Outdoors & natureFreeHappens regularly

Chattanooga Hiking Club weekend and Wednesday hikes

Area trails and mountains

You can join guided hikes for all skill levels with this longtime local hiking club around the Scenic City.

Hiking and natureOutdoors

Pickleball & rec

Recurring weekly, 2026

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

3610 Dodds Ave, Chattanooga · Chattanooga, TN

Pickleball & recFreeHappens regularly

Free Rec Pickleball Open Play

3610 Dodds Ave, Chattanooga

You can drop in for free rec pickleball with no competitive courts at this city-run open play.

Pickleball

Food festivals

Saturday, June 6, 2026

1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

East Lake Park · Chattanooga, TN

Food festivalsFree

June Fest

East Lake Park

You can experience South and Central American food, music, dance, and handmade goods at this free cultural festival.

Dance and fitnessOutdoorsBring the grandkids

Music & concerts

Saturdays, May 23 through September 5, 2026 (June 6, 13, 20, 27 and on)

Evening

Ross's Landing · Chattanooga, TN

Music & concertsFreeHappens regularly

Riverfront Nights Free Concert Series

Ross's Landing

You can bring a lawn chair to Ross's Landing for free live music under the stars from area artists every Saturday all summer.

MusicOutdoors

Markets

Sundays through fall 2026 (June 6 and on)

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

First Horizon Pavilion · Chattanooga, TN

MarketsFreeHappens regularly

The Chattanooga Market (weekly River Market)

First Horizon Pavilion

You can shop the region's largest producer-only market every Sunday for fresh produce, artisan foods, crafts, and live music.

MusicOutdoors

Music & concerts

Saturdays, May 23 to September 5, 2026

Chattanooga, TN

Music & concertsFreeHappens regularly

TVFCU Riverfront Nights

A free weekly summer concert series at Ross's Landing on the riverfront, featuring local and regional artists. It is a separate series from Nightfall, so you get more than one free music night most weeks.

MusicOutdoors

Music & concerts

Fridays through July 31, 2026 (June 5, 12, 19, 26 and on)

Gates 6 p.m., music 7 p.m.

Miller Plaza and Miller Park · Chattanooga, TN

Music & concertsFreeHappens regularly

Nightfall Free Summer Concert Series

Miller Plaza and Miller Park

You can catch free live music every Friday night downtown with an art market, food trucks, and a headliner at 8 p.m.

MusicOutdoors

Outdoors & nature

All of June 2026, daily

Daytime farm hours

Lookout Mountain Lavender Farm · Chattanooga, TN

Outdoors & natureHappens regularly

U-Pick Lavender Event at Lookout Lavender Farm

Lookout Mountain Lavender Farm

You can wander 55 acres of lavender fields and cut your own bunches, with a daily food truck and a shop of homemade lavender products, for $8 admission.

Food and wineOutdoors

Tastings

Daily, ongoing 2026

11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Chattanooga Whiskey, 1439 Market St · Chattanooga, TN

TastingsHappens regularly

Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery Tour & Tasting

Chattanooga Whiskey, 1439 Market St

You can take a tour and tasting at the first distillery in Chattanooga in over 100 years, open seven days a week.

Food and wineOutdoors

Classes & arts

Multiple dates, ongoing 2026

Evening

Painting with a Twist, Chattanooga · Chattanooga, TN

Classes & artsHappens regularly

Paint & Sip nights at Painting with a Twist

Painting with a Twist, Chattanooga

You can paint a guided picture step by step at this BYOB paint-and-sip studio, no experience needed.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Markets

Wednesdays, year round

4 to 6 p.m.

Chattanooga, TN

MarketsHappens regularly

Main Street Farmers Market

A smaller farmers market on the Southside, separate from the big Sunday market. It leans toward local growers and makers. The visitor bureau lists it alongside the Chattanooga Market.

Food and wineOutdoors

Markets

Saturday, August 29, 2026

5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Chattanooga · Chattanooga, TN

MarketsFree

Twilight Grand Market 2026

Chattanooga

You can browse a diverse evening makers and goods market at this 2nd annual twilight event.

Food and wineOutdoors

Community & civic

October, annual

Chattanooga, TN

Community & civicHappens regularly

Wine Over Water

An annual fall wine festival held in October, with curated tastings, small bites from local chefs, and music. It benefits Preserve Chattanooga and recently moved to Renaissance Park. Tickets run around $125.

Food and wineOutdoorsBring the grandkids

Food festivals

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Daytime

Tennessee Riverpark · Chattanooga, TN

Food festivals

Chattanooga World Food Truck Festival 2026

Tennessee Riverpark

You can graze a global lineup of food trucks at this riverside festival.

Food and wineOutdoorsBring the grandkids

Food festivals

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Daytime

Chattanooga Market, First Horizon Pavilion · Chattanooga, TN

Food festivalsFree

Q 'n Brew

Chattanooga Market, First Horizon Pavilion

You can sample barbecue and brews at this summer food event at the Chattanooga Market.

Food and wineOutdoorsBring the grandkids

Tastings

Saturday, September 19, 2026

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Chattanooga Greens, 140 Riverfront Pkwy · Chattanooga, TN

Tastings

Chatta Town Tasting Festival 2026

Chattanooga Greens, 140 Riverfront Pkwy

You can sample food and drink from across the area at the 4th annual Chatta Town Tasting Festival.

Food and wineOutdoorsBring the grandkids

Food festivals

Sunday, July 12, 2026

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

First Horizon Pavilion · Chattanooga, TN

Food festivalsFree

Peach Festival at the Chattanooga Market

First Horizon Pavilion

You can get fresh farm peaches and peach treats at this summer festival at the Chattanooga Market.

Food and wineOutdoorsBring the grandkids

Community & civic

Friday, June 19, 2026

11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Bessie Smith Cultural Center · Chattanooga, TN

Community & civic

Juneteenth: Celebration of Freedom

Bessie Smith Cultural Center

You can mark Juneteenth with a daylong celebration of freedom at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center.

Bring the grandkids

Community & civic

Saturday, June 13, 2026

4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Signal Mountain (Walden's Ridge Civic League) · Chattanooga, TN

Community & civicFree

Birthday Bash on the Mountain

Signal Mountain (Walden's Ridge Civic League)

You can gather under the tent for free birthday cake, ice cream, music, and games celebrating the Auditorium's 105th.

Bring the grandkids

Music & concerts

Sundays, spring to fall

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Chattanooga, TN

Music & concertsHappens regularly

Chattanooga Market

A weekly Sunday market at the First Horizon Pavilion downtown, running spring through fall. You will find produce, live music, food, and local arts and crafts. It is the big one most weeks.

MusicOutdoors

Community & civic

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Daytime

Coolidge Park · Chattanooga, TN

Community & civicFree

The Walnut Street Bridge Festival 2026

Coolidge Park

You can enjoy a free family festival with live entertainment, food trucks, local vendors, and a KidZone with pony rides.

OutdoorsBring the grandkids

Community & civic

Saturday, June 20, 2026

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Coolidge Park · Chattanooga, TN

Community & civicFree

CommUNITY Block Party

Coolidge Park

You can enjoy live entertainment, a beer bar, and a diverse vendor and food market at this community block party.

OutdoorsBring the grandkids

Community & civic

Saturday, June 27, 2026

6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Patten Square, Downtown · Chattanooga, TN

Community & civicFree

Summerween Celebration

Patten Square, Downtown

You can dust off a costume for downtown trick-or-treating, a watermelon carving contest, and a spooky vendor market.

OutdoorsBring the grandkids

Community & civic

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Evening

Chattanooga · Chattanooga, TN

Community & civic

Chattanooga Water Lantern Festival

Chattanooga

You can float a glowing lantern on the water at this peaceful evening community festival.

OutdoorsBring the grandkids

Lifelong learning

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave · Chattanooga, TN

Lifelong learning

Gut Health = Brain Health

The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave

You can learn how your gut and brain are connected and what it means for healthy aging at this evening talk.

Classes and talksIndoors

Lifelong learning

Second Wednesday each month (June 10, 2026 and on)

10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Chattanooga Public Library · Chattanooga, TN

Lifelong learningFreeHappens regularly

Book Chatt Connections book club

Chattanooga Public Library

You can join a monthly book discussion group to talk reads with fellow library members.

Classes and talksIndoors

Lifelong learning

First Thursday each month (June 4, 2026 and on)

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Downtown Library · Chattanooga, TN

Lifelong learningFreeHappens regularly

Write & Chatt Downtown writing meetup

Downtown Library

You can join a monthly midday writing meetup to work on your own projects alongside others.

Classes and talksIndoors

Music & concerts

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Evening

Tivoli Theatre · Chattanooga, TN

Music & concerts

Chattanooga Symphony & Opera season opening: West Side Story & The American Groove

Tivoli Theatre

You can hear the symphony return to the restored Tivoli Theatre with a West Side Story program.

MusicIndoors

Music & concerts

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Evening

Tivoli Theatre · Chattanooga, TN

Music & concerts

Three Dog Night with The Sedonas

Tivoli Theatre

You can hear the classic-rock hitmakers Three Dog Night live at the historic Tivoli Theatre.

MusicIndoors

Classes & arts

Ongoing sessions, 2026

Varies

Scenic City Clay Arts · Chattanooga, TN

Classes & artsHappens regularly

Pottery classes at Scenic City Clay Arts

Scenic City Clay Arts

You can take wheel-throwing and handbuilding pottery classes at this community clay studio in Chattanooga.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Community & civic

Saturday, June 13, 2026

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Bethlehem Center, Southside · Chattanooga, TN

Community & civicFree

Southside Juneteenth Jubilee

Bethlehem Center, Southside

You can join a free celebration of freedom with local vendors, food, live music, and guest speakers.

MusicBring the grandkids

Classes & arts

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Daytime

The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave · Chattanooga, TN

Classes & arts

Beginner Quilting: 2-Part Series

The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave

You can learn quilting basics and finish a small project across this two-part weekend series.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Music & concerts

Saturday, June 20, 2026

3 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Bessie Smith Cultural Center lawn · Chattanooga, TN

Music & concerts

Bessie Smith's Big 9 Music Fest

Bessie Smith Cultural Center lawn

You can enjoy live performances, food trucks, and local vendors at this festival honoring the music legacy of 9th Street.

MusicOutdoorsBring the grandkids

Music & concerts

Friday, July 3, 2026

4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Coolidge Park · Chattanooga, TN

Music & concertsFree

Pops on the River (July 4th Celebration)

Coolidge Park

You can bring a lawn chair for a free Chattanooga Symphony & Opera concert and a fireworks finale over the river.

MusicOutdoorsBring the grandkids

Outdoors & nature

Fridays 1:30 p.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., ongoing 2026

Fridays 1:30 p.m.; Saturdays 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center · Chattanooga, TN

Outdoors & natureHappens regularly

Wild Wonders: A Close Encounter with Native Animals

Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center

You can tour the Native Animal Area for a closer look at wildlife on regular weekend programs.

GardeningHiking and natureOutdoors

Outdoors & nature

Monday, June 15, 2026

5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center · Chattanooga, TN

Outdoors & nature

Hard of Hearing Night: Owl Odyssey

Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center

You can learn about barn owls in an ASL-interpreted evening program open to everyone.

GardeningHiking and natureOutdoors

Senior programs

Monthly calendar, June 2026 and on

Varies

Red Bank, TN · Chattanooga, TN

Senior programsHappens regularly

Active Older Adults (AOA) programs

Red Bank, TN

You can join art classes, chair yoga, bingo, and an art gala built for adults 55 and older in Red Bank.

Dance and fitness