Not only does Chattanooga offer a large variety of entertainment venues & restaurants available any time you visit, but the city also hosts an assortment of festivals throughout the year, suited to please every type of music lover. Here's a guide to all things music happening in Chattanooga.
Discover Chattanooga Music on Spotify.
Lonely Planet recently named Chattanooga in its Top 10 U.S. travel destinations for 2018. They also 
created a Spotify playlist highlighting some of the best artists to come out of the Scenic City. From Bessie Smith to Clyde Stubblefield to Angel Snow to Kane Brown, enjoy the soulful sounds and wild country of #CHAmusic. Click here to access"Chattanooga, A Playlist by Lonely Planet" on Spotify.
Join NPR's Travel Show "Journeys of Discovery" as correspondent Tom Wilmur talks about the thriving live music scene in Chattanooga, TN and the 75th Anniversary of Glenn Miller's "Chattanooga Choo Choo" song. Listen here: "Gig City" Chattanooga, TN - Where Live Music Thrives
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YOUR WEEKLY ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE
Monday, December 10
- Live Music at the Westin Hotel, at the Dorato Bar & Alchemy Bar, 6-9pm
- Monday Nite Big Band, The Palms at Hamilton, 7:30pm
- Open Mic Night, The Well, 8-10pm
- Open Mic Night at Fiddlers Anonymous, 7-10pm
- Open Mic Night at The Honest Pint, 9pm
Tuesday, December 11
- Live Music at the Westin Hotel, at the Dorato Bar & Alchemy Bar, 6-9pm
- Open Mic Night at Tremont Tavern, 8pm
- Acoustical Music of Danimal on the “Back Porch” on Station Street, 7-10pm
Wednesday, December 12
- Live Music at the Westin Hotel, at the Dorato Bar & Alchemy Bar, 6-9pm
- Times Free Press Music Wednesdays, Live on Facebook, 12pm
- Wednesday Jazz in the Lounge at Barking Legs Theater, 8-10pm
- Acoustical Music at the "Back Porch" on Station Street ft. Jesse Jungkurth, 7-10pm
Thursday, December 13
- Winter Vibes presented by Seaux Chill and Friends, Barking Legs Theater, 7-9:30pm
- Chris Tomlin Christmas: Songs of Worship, Tivoli Theatre, 7:30pm
- Chloe Agnew's Christmas in Chattanooga, 7:30-9:30pm
- Live Music at the Westin Hotel at the Dorato Bar & Alchemy Bar, 6-9pm
- Bluegrass Thursdays at the FEED Co. Table and Tavern, featuring New Grass Express, 7:30-9:30pm
- Jimmy Harris Live at The Palms, 7pm
- Keepin' It Local Thursdays - The Social, 8-11pm
- Live Bluegrass Thursdays at Whole Foods, 6:30-8:30pm
- Thursday Night Jazz, St. John's Restaurant, 6-9pm
- The Acoustical Music of Toby Hewitt on The Back Porch, 7-10pm
- Open Mic Night at City Cafe, 8pm
- Bluegrass & Country Jam, Grace Nazarene Church, 6:30pm
- The Swinger David Scott, Comedy Catch, 7:30pm
- Alcoholics NOT Anonymous: Comedy Open Mic, Barley Chattanooga, 9-11pm
Friday, December 14
- Jimmy Vivino and Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin, Songbirds North Stage, 7-9pm
- The Weeks, Songbirds South Stage, 9pm
- Rye Baby and Bird in Hand, Barley Chattanooga, 9pm
- Southern Belle Riverboat's Christmas Carol Dinner Cruise, 7pm
- Southern Belle Riverboat's 'Tis the Season Lunch Cruise, 1-3pm
- GPS Winter Choral Concert | Sounds of Winter, 7-8:30pm
- Butch Ross Christmas Extravaganza, Tremont Tavern, 9pm
- Chattanooga Theatre Center presents "A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration"
- The Swinger David Scott, Comedy Catch, 7:30pm and 9:45pm
- Live Music Fridays at the Feed Co. Table and Tavern, 9-11pm
- Live Music at the Westin Hotel at the Dorato Bar & Alchemy Bar, 6-9pm
- Live Music at Peet's Coffee, 12-2pm
- The Mountain Opry, Walden Ridge Civic Center, 8-11pm
- Music on the Mountain, Jim Oliver's Smoke House Restaurant, 6:30-10pm
- Gospel/Country Jam Session, Fort Ogelthorpe UMC, 6:30-9:30pm
- Live Music at the Tap House, 7-9pm
- Lewis and Clark, Zachery Scout, Husley, Better Thieves, JJ's Bohemia, call for time
Saturday, December 15
- Chattanooga Symphony and Opera presents "Home for the Holidays," Tivoli Theatre, 7:30pm
- Santa Pub Crawl benefiting Salvation Army, 3-5pm
- Ballet Tennessee presents The Nutcracker, UTC Fine Arts Center
- Flute Night Out - A Benefit Christmas Concert, 7-9pm
- Behold the Brave, The White Liars, and Sweet Talker, Barley Chattanooga
- Chattanooga Dance Theatre's "Nooga Nutcracker," Walker Theatre, 8pm
- Southern Belle Riverboat's 'Tis the Season Lunch Cruise, 1-3pm
- Southern Belle Riverboat's Christmas Carol Dinner Cruise, 7pm
- A Charlie Brown Christmas, Chattanooga Theatre Center, 2:30pm
- Chattanooga Theatre Center presents "A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration"
- Chattanooga Holiday Market, Chattanooga Convention Center, 11am-5pm
- Holidays in the West Village, 4-6:30pm
- The Swinger David Scott, Comedy Catch, 7:30pm and 9:45pm
- Music on the Mountain, Jim Oliver's Smoke House Restaurant, 6:30-10pm
- Live Music at the Westin Hotel at the Dorato Bar & Alchemy Bar, 6-9pm
- Bluegrass Brunch, The Honest Pint, 12-2pm
- PLVNET, Seven Stones at JJ's Bohemia, call for time
Sunday, December 16
- Chattanooga Symphony and Opera presents "Home for the Holidays," Tivoli Theatre, 3:00pm
- Dallas Walker Holiday Benefit for the Ronald McDonald House, Songbirds South Stage, 7-9pm
- Joy to the World Christmas Cantanta, 11am
- Mid-South Symphonic Band Christmas Concert, Ringgold High School, 3pm
- A Charlie Brown Christmas, Chattanooga Theatre Center, 2:30pm
- Southern Belle Riverboat's Holiday Dinner Cruise
- Chattanooga Theatre Center presents "A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration"
- Chattanooga Holiday Market, Chattanooga Convention Center, 11am-5pm
- The Swinger David Scott, Comedy Catch, 7:30pm
- Live Music at the Westin Hotel at the Dorato Bar & Alchemy Bar, 6-9pm
- Feed Co. Table & Tavern Sunday Brunch, 10am
- Live Music and Sunday Brunch at the Flying Squirrel, 11:00am-2:00pm
- Bluegrass Jam, Fiddlers Anonymous, 4-8pm
See our Nightlife section.
Check our Live Music Events Calendar.
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CHRISTMAS MUSIC IN CHATTANOOGA
November and December mean twinkling lights, smoke-filled chimneys, and a feeling of magic in the air. The holidays bring a sense of joy and wonder to people of all ages. Celebrate the season in Chattanooga with a variety of live Christmas music that is sure to put you and your family in the holiday spirit.
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TENNESSEE MUSIC PATHWAYS
From north, south, east, to west, Tennessee is a state with a strong music heritage. Whether you like country, rock, soul, blues, bluegrass, R&B, or jazz, there is a music experience for every type of music lover spanning the entire state. That's why the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development created the Tennessee Music Pathways project, an initiative that connects the traveler to the rich music history of Tennessee through people, places and genres that make Tennessee the Soundtrack of America.
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WALKER THEATRE AT MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
Chattanooga’s historic Walker Theatre at Memorial Auditorium is back and better than ever! In addition to the renovations, Walker Theatre is proud to announce a fun and exciting lineup of programming coming this fall! Check out the lineup.
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SONGBIRDS
Songbirds is a guitar-oriented, pop culture experience for the whole family. Explore the collection of over 500 rare, vintage guitars and experience American history as you walk through the revolving exhibits on the campus of the world-famous Chattanooga Choo Choo. Enjoy live music on the North and South Stages that both provide a unique experience for live music enthusiasts on Chattanooga’s Southside. Songbirds North Stage, located upstairs, currently accommodates 200 seated visitors in an intimate setting surrounded by hundreds of vintage guitars. The South Stage, located downstairs, has standing room for up to 500 guests and an incredible new sound system.
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MUSIC VENUES
Whether you like soulful singer/songwriters, classic rock n’ roll, jazz, or hopping dance parties, there’s a music venue for everyone in the Scenic City.
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FAMOUS CHATTANOOGA MUSICIANS
Chattanooga is a city with soul. Our music heritage spans over a century and includes some of the top names of the music industry both past and present. Here is a list of famous artists with Chattanooga roots.
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RESTAURANTS WITH LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Chattanooga is home to a wide array of live music venues, from intimate hole-in-the-wall’s, to majestic seated theaters, to open dance floors, there is a unique experience offered for each artist and attendee. But if you’re someone who prefers to enjoy bands in a cozier setting over some food and beverage, then, here's a list of bars and restaurants with live entertainment.
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WUTC takes us behind the scenes of its "Afternoon Music" radio show with host Richard Winham. In this episode, Winham interviews Ryan Oyer, a Chattanooga musician who has captured local audiences throughout the years with his gorgeous string arrangements and beautiful lyrics. Oyer performs two songs, "So Far So Good " and "White Star" off his latest EP "So Far So Good." #CHAmusic
stupidDOPE.com calls Chattanooga, TN "one of the most dope places to visit this year." See why in this dope video by Richard Williams. Music by local artists Kindora, Rock Floyd and Swayyvo Morton.
