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Chattanooga Events
Concerts, festivals, markets, and community gatherings. Here's what's coming up in the Scenic City.
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Night Market at Frazier Avenue
Verre Noir's monthly themed Night Market at 36 Frazier Ave on the North Shore, with 50 to 60 vendors per the shop. Remaining 2026 dates: October 30, November 27 and December 18.
36 Frazier Avenue
7:00 PM - 10:00 PMNo entry fee listed
Chattanooga Comic Con 2026
A two-day pop culture convention at the Chattanooga Convention Center with comics, gaming, cosplay, celebrity guests, creators and a vendor hall.
Chattanooga Convention Center
Convention membership required; children 12 and under free with a paid adult membership
Tennessee Festival of Vendors 2026
A free holiday market at the Hixson Community Center with indoor vendors, food trucks, games and face painting, hourly giveaways and a toy drop-off.
Hixson Community Center
10:00 AM - 3:00 PMFree entry
Christkindlmarkt at The Commons
Shop the Market At lists its 4th annual European-style Christmas market at The Commons in Collegedale with artisan gifts, Gluhwein, food and live music. Nov. 7 to 8. Admission listed as free.
The Commons
10:00 AMFree
Christmas in the Square
Cambridge Square in Ooltewah hosts its Christmas in the Square community event on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cambridge Square
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wylde Christmas Market
A one-night, European-inspired winter market at Patten Square from Art 120, with local makers, street food, live music and the Wild Hunt procession of costumed characters.
Patten Square
5:00 PM - 9:00 PMFree
Nightcap With St. Nick at Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
An adults-only (21+) holiday train ride of about an hour on decorated Car 202, with two festive drinks, a treat box and a visit from St. Nick. Select dates Nov. 13 to Dec. 23.
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (Grand Junction Depot)
From $140 per table (seats up to 4); ages 21 and up
Christkindlmarkt on Signal Mountain
Shop the Market At lists its 5th annual indoor European-style Christmas market at the Mountain Arts Community Center with regional makers, Gluhwein, food and live music. Nov. 14 to 15. Admission listed as free.
Mountain Arts Community Center (MACC)
10:00 AMFree
Bessie Smith Legacy Gala
The Bessie Smith Cultural Center lists its Legacy Gala on November 14 at The Westin Chattanooga, with dinner and award presentations for six recipients.
The Westin Chattanooga
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM$150 general admission (ticket sales end Oct 31, 5 p.m.)
Chattanooga Beard Contest 2026
The Chattanooga Market's No-Shave November beard and mustache contest on Sunday, Nov 15, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. on the Sunday Funday Stage, with sign-up at 1:15 p.m. and five categories.
First Horizon Pavilion
11:00 AM - 4:00 PMFree admission
Gratefull
Gratefull is a free community Thanksgiving meal served along one long table on Martin Luther King Blvd. at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center. All are welcome.
Bessie Smith Cultural Center
11:30 AM - 1:30 PMFree
Chattanooga Christmas Village Holiday Market 2026
A three-day holiday shopping market at Camp Jordan Arena in East Ridge. The organizer lists more than 140 vendors and free photos with Santa, the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who.
Camp Jordan Arena
2:00 PM$8, kids 12 and under free
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