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Concerts, festivals, markets, and community gatherings. Here's what's coming up in the Scenic City.
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The first weekend of the Christmas holiday market at the Chattanooga Choo Choo, with artisan gifts, specialty foods, live music and seasonal drinks. Dec. 5 to 6. Admission listed as free.
Chattanooga Choo Choo
10:00 AMFree
Santa brunch buffets at Cloudland at McLemore Resort on Saturdays, Dec. 5 and Dec. 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Skyline Ballroom. Open to the public; reservations through the resort.
Cloudland at McLemore Resort
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
A one-day holiday pop-up market with handcrafted goods from independent artisans at Cloudland at McLemore Resort on Lookout Mountain, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cloudland at McLemore Resort
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sample chili from local teams at the MAINx24 Chili Championship on Dec 5. Tickets are $15 at the door, and Reflection Riding says proceeds benefit it.
MAINx24 (hosted by OCI)
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM$15 ticket at the door
Lee University hosts the 4th Annual Cleveland Tuba Christmas in Pangle Hall on Saturday, Dec. 5. Admission is free.
Pangle Hall, Lee University
3:00 PM - 4:00 PMFree
The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera and CSO Chorus perform selections from Handel's Messiah, including the Hallelujah Chorus, on Dec. 5 at 3 p.m. at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
First Cumberland Presbyterian Church
3:00 PMVIP $75, general admission $45, students and children 50% off
Bill Gaither and The Gaither Vocal Band bring a Christmas evening of Gospel favorites and holiday songs, with special guests Mark Lowry, The Hoppers and Chris Blue.
Redemption to the Nations
6:00 PM$47.72 to $88.90
MainStreet Cleveland lists its downtown Christmas parade at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec 5. The organizers say it typically features over 200 floats and other entries.
Downtown Cleveland
6:00 PM
Stand-up comedian John Mulaney brings his Mister Whatever tour to Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium in downtown Chattanooga.
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium
7:00 PM
Australian guitarist Tommy Emmanuel plays The Walker Theatre on his Living in the Light tour, an evening of fingerstyle acoustic guitar.
The Walker Theatre
7:30 PM
R&B Only Live at The Signal is on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM.
The Signal
8:00 PM
A Christmas-themed half marathon, 7-mile run, 5K, 5K walk and kids' dash at The Commons in Collegedale on Dec. 6, benefiting the Collegedale Veterans Memorial Park.
The Commons in Collegedale
8:00 AM5K from $28.44, 7 mile $39.11, half marathon $49.79, Kids' Dash $12.43 (fees included; prices rise after Oct. 6)
Every year
Dates, tickets and tips for Chattanooga's yearly festivals.
Festival guideDozens of taco trucks, mariachi bands, folk dancers and a big Kids Zone at Camp Jordan in East Ridge. Here's how the Chattanooga Taco Festival works, what it costs and how to plan your visit.
Event storyDon Barron of LaSalle, Michigan, took the Great Chattanooga Weigh-Off at The Barn Nursery on October 10 with a 2,109.5-pound pumpkin. Here are the official results and what was on the line.
Festival guidePro high divers, wakesurfers and highliners take over the Tennessee River at Ross's Landing every August, with free electronic music each night. Here's when the River Games happens, what VIP costs and where to park.
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