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Chattanooga Events
Concerts, festivals, markets, and community gatherings. Here's what's coming up in the Scenic City.
Featured Events
FeaturedNightfall Concert Series - Opening Night
Chattanooga's beloved free Friday night concert series kicks off its 39th season at Miller Plaza. Live music, food trucks, art vendors, and lawn games all summer long.
FeaturedGran Fondo Hincapie Chattanooga
A weekend cycling celebration welcoming riders of all skill levels, featuring scenic routes through the Chattanooga region with a family festival, expo, and after-party.
FeaturedChattanooga Market - Summer Sundays
The region's largest outdoor market runs every Sunday through November. Local produce, artisan food, crafts, live music, and community vibes.
Splash Pad Season Opens at Coolidge Park
The Coolidge Park splash pad opens for the summer season. Free water play for kids with the North Shore and Walnut Street Bridge as your backdrop.
Chattanooga FC vs Carolina Core FC - Memorial Day Weekend
MLS NEXT Pro action at Finley Stadium as Chattanooga FC hosts rival Carolina Core FC over Memorial Day weekend. Independent club rivalry at its best.
Chattanooga Film Festival 2026
Chattanooga's indie film festival returns with features, shorts, documentaries, and genre films. Screenings, panels, and filmmaker Q&As across multiple venues.
Riverfront Nights - Summer Concert Series
Free Saturday night concerts at Ross's Landing kick off for the summer. Live music, food vendors, and river views every Saturday through August.
Twilight Firefly Market
Evening artisan market at the Chattanooga Choo Choo with local vendors, food, and live entertainment.
Interstellar Echoes at The Parlour
Pink Floyd tribute experience at The Signal's intimate Parlour venue. Full album performances with immersive light show.
Walnut Street Bridge Festival
A celebration on Chattanooga's iconic pedestrian bridge connecting downtown and the North Shore, with music, vendors, food, and family activities.
Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon
Sprint and Olympic distance triathlon along the Chattanooga riverfront. Swim in the Tennessee River, bike through the valley, and run along the Riverwalk.
commUNITY BBQ Bash
A free community barbecue celebration at Coolidge Park with food, music, and family activities.
Make Music Day Chattanooga
Part of the global Make Music Day celebration. Musicians of all levels perform at venues, parks, and street corners across the city.
World Music Day Chattanooga
Chattanooga joins the global celebration of music with live performances, workshops, and festivities across downtown venues.
Summer Solstice Sunset at Sunset Rock
Celebrate the longest day of the year with a community hike to Sunset Rock on Lookout Mountain. The best sunset of the summer from the best viewpoint in the city.
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