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, August 20
- 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, August 21
- Live Music at the Westin Hotel, at the Dorato Bar & Alchemy Bar, 6-9pm
- An Evening with Mary Gauthier, Songbirds North Stage, 7pm
- John Carroll on the Patio, 1885 Grill, 6:30-8:30pm
- Open Mic Night at Tremont Tavern, 8pm
- Acoustical Music of Danimal on the “Back Porch” on Station Street, 7-10p
- Comedy w/ Andy Sanford at JJ's Bohemia, call for time
Wednesday, August 22
- 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
- Open Mic Night at the Comedy Catch, 7:30pm
- The Comedy Catch presents Chad Prather, 7:30pm
- Wine Down Wednesday with Zechariah Dallas, 1885 Grill, 6:30-8:30pm
Thursday, August 23
- Levitt AMP Music Series ft. Pedrito Martinez Group, Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 6-8:30pm
- Mike Farris & The Fortunate Few, Songbirds North Stage, 7pm
- Gangstagrass, Songbirds South Stage, 9pm
- Matt Downer on the Patio, 1885 Grill, 6:30-8:30pm
- The Comedy Catch presents Chad Prather, 7:30pm
- Live Music at the Westin Hotel at the Dorato Bar & Alchemy Bar, 6-9pm
- Bluegrass Thursdays at the FEED Co. Table and Tavern, 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
Friday, August 24
- Art Show with MuteOn and Biergarten Grand Opening, Chattanooga Brewing Co., 6pm-12am
- Nightfall Music Series featuring Laila Biali, 7-10pm
- Dave Matthews Tribute Band, Songbirds South Stage, 9pm-12am
- Jordan Hallquist at Tremont Tavern, 9pm
- 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
- Cambridge Square Night Market, 6pm
- The Foundry Lounge Presents Rick Rushing, 7:30-11pm
- Gospel/Country Jam Session, Fort Ogelthorpe UMC, 6:30-9:30pm
- Live Music Fridays at the Feed Co. Table and Tavern, 9-11pm
- Downtown Dalton Summer Music Series, 7:30pm
- Summer Music Weekends at Rock City, 11am-5pm
- Old Time Traveler at Puckett's, 8:30pm
- Live Music at the Tap House, 7-9pm
Saturday, August 25
- An Evening with Radney Foster, Barking Legs Theater, 8pm
- Country Cool Comedy: Trish Suhr, Leanne Morgan and Karen Mills, Walker Theatre, 8pm
- Shenandoah 30 Year Tour, Tivoli Theatre, 7pm
- Music on the Mountain, Jim Oliver's Smoke House Restaurant, 6:30-10pm
- Stellar's Jay, I can Japan (solo), Lewis and Clark, Zachary Scout, Hutton and Smith, 8-11pm
- The Matt Stephens Project, Songbirds South Stage, 9pm
- Rail and Hops Brewers Festival, 6-11pm
- Priscilla Block at Puckett's, 8:30pm
- Live Music at the Westin Hotel at the Dorato Bar & Alchemy Bar, 6-9pm
- Bluegrass Brunch, The Honest Pint, 12-2pm
- The Foundry Lounge Presents Danimal, 7:30-11pm
- Cary Hudson and Katrina Miller, Chatsworth Summer Concert Series, 7:30-9:30pm
- Chattanooga River Market, Aquarium Plaza, 10am-5pm
- Summer Music Weekends at Rock City, 11am-5pm
Sunday, August 26
- Live Music at the Westin Hotel at the Dorato Bar & Alchemy Bar, 6-9pm
- Sunday Brunch with Spinster, 1885 Grill, 12-3pm
- Monthly Jazz Jam, Barking Legs Theater, 3pm
- Feed Co. Table & Tavern Sunday Brunch, 10am
- Live Music and Sunday Brunch at the Flying Squirrel, 11am-2pm
- The Chattanooga Market, First Tennessee Pavilion, 11am-4pm
- Bluegrass Jam, Fiddlers Anonymous, 4-8pm
- Summer Music Weekends at Rock City, 11am-5pm
See our Nightlife section.
Check our Live Music Events Calendar.
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UPCOMING FESTIVALS & EVENTS
Riverfront Nights
Saturdays, July 14-August 18, 7-10pm
The much anticipated free concert series, Riverfront Nights, returns to Chattanooga on Saturday, July 14. The outdoor musical series is free for all to enjoy, and is even dog-friendly. Acts include Muscadine Bloodline, Waker, Southern Avenue, and more.
Moon River Music Festival
Sept. 8-9, 2018
Founded in 2014 by musician Drew Holcomb, the annual Moon River Music Festival is an exciting, family-friendly, two-day event highlighting the music and culture of Tennessee. Originally taking place in Holcomb's hometown of Memphis, Moon River will move to Chattanooga in 2018. The two-day festival will take place in Coolidge Park, featuring 20-22 specially curated national acts, two stages, and local food vendors.
Nightfall Concert Series
Every Friday Night, May 4-August 31 (Except June 8 & 15 during Riverbend)
The free Nightfall Concert Series, now in its 31st season , is held every Friday night from early May through late August. Nightfall features a diverse schedule of quality musical entertainment with local openers and national headlining acts, many of whom are performing for the first time in our city. Bring your kids, lawn chairs, pets and friends to enjoy great live music, food and an ice cold beverage in the outdoor social atmosphere of Nightfall.
Levitt AMP Chattanooga Music Series
Thursdays, August 23-October 25, 6-9pm
The Levitt AMP Chattanooga Music Series returns for a second year to invigorate the lawn of the Bessie Smith Cultural Center in the historic Martin Luther King district, once again shining a light on the area’s renowned musical heritage and building upon the momentum of the past year to solidify its position as a thriving cultural destination.
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NEW 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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BROADWAY AT THE TIVOLI
The Tivoli Theatre is thrilled to announce its second Broadway at the Tivoli Theatre complete season lineup as part of the ongoing revitalization of the Theatre’s cultural and musical offerings.
The complete 2018-2019 Broadway at the Tivoli Theatre season is as follows:
Wizard of Oz: October 19 & 20, 2018
Roger & Hammerstein's The King and I: December 18-20, 2018
Something Rotten: January 11 & 12, 2019
Book of Mormon: February 19-24, 2019
Spamalot: April 16-18, 2019
Finding Neverland: June 21 & 22
Read more information here.
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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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CHATTANOOGA SYMPHONY & OPERA: 2017/2018 SEASON
The Chattanooga Symphony and Opera’s mission is to inspire, engage and enrich the Chattanooga community through music and music education. Set in the historic and beautiful Tivoli Theatre, attending a CSO performance is truly an unforgettable experience. Click here for the 2017/2018 Season.
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STRING THEORY: 2017/2018 SEASON
String Theory is a chamber music series bringing inspiring evenings of the best chamber music to the Hunter Museum of American Art. Offering superb musical performances in an artistically satisfying setting, this series will feature some of the world’s most sought after musicians. Their artistry creates dynamic musical dialogues that leaves audiences spellbound. The one-hour concerts include chamber classics as well as music of our time. Click here for the 2017/2018 season.
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JOHN HAMM PERFORMING ARTS SERIES: 2017/2018
The John Hamm Performing Arts Series brings world-renowned musical artists to Covenant’s campus to offer recitals and educational opportunities that serve students as well as the surrounding Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain communities. Click here for the 2017/2018 Season.
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UTC PERFORMING ARTS SERIES 2017-2018
This year’s series keep with the tradition of presenting the highest quality artists available. This season includes performances from two world renowned theatre companies - Actors from the London Stage and LA Theatre Works from California. This season also includes the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, musical guests Mipso and The Malpass Brothers.
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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.
