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Things to do in Knoxville, October 2026

Browse 39 upcoming events and things to do in Knoxville during October 2026. Venues include Clarence Brown LAB Theatre, Univ of Tennessee, The 808, Open Chord Music. Highlights include The Miraculous Journey Of Edward Tulane (CBT), High Step Society, Marcy Playground and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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The Miraculous Journey Of Edward Tulane (CBT)

The Miraculous Journey Of Edward Tulane (CBT)

Knoxville · Clarence Brown LAB Theatre, Univ of TennesseeFri, Oct 2Culture & Art

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High Step Society

High Step Society

Knoxville · The 808Sat, Oct 3Music

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🎟️ From $21

Marcy Playground

Marcy Playground

Knoxville · The 808Sun, Oct 4Music

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🎟️ From $44

Black Flag

Black Flag

Knoxville · Open Chord MusicSun, Oct 4Music

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Black Violin: The Be Free Tour

Black Violin: The Be Free Tour

Knoxville · Bijou TheatreTue, Oct 6Music

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Shinyribs

Shinyribs

Knoxville · Bijou TheatreWed, Oct 7Music

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The Brook & The Bluff: Werewolf Tour

The Brook & The Bluff: Werewolf Tour

Knoxville · The Mill & MineWed, Oct 7Music

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🎟️ From $34

Concertmaster Series: Mythic Proportions

Concertmaster Series: Mythic Proportions · Oct 7

Knoxville · Knoxville Museum of ArtThu, Oct 8Music

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ZZ Top

ZZ Top

Knoxville · Tennessee TheatreThu, Oct 8Music

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Concertmaster Series: Mythic Proportions

Concertmaster Series: Mythic Proportions · Oct 8

Knoxville · Knoxville Museum of ArtFri, Oct 9Music

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Zac Brown Band: Love & Fear Tour

Zac Brown Band: Love & Fear Tour

Knoxville · Food City CenterFri, Oct 9Music

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Kenny Wayne Shepherd

Kenny Wayne Shepherd

Knoxville · Tennessee TheatreFri, Oct 9Music

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Paul Oakenfold + The Crystal Method: Mission Underground Tour

Paul Oakenfold + The Crystal Method: Mission Underground Tour

Knoxville · The 808Fri, Oct 9Music

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🎟️ From $61

Sister Hazel

Sister Hazel

Knoxville · Bijou TheatreSat, Oct 10Music

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Blake Whiten, Slater Nalley

Blake Whiten, Slater Nalley

Knoxville · The Mill & MineSat, Oct 10Music

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🎟️ From $128

ICON: Michael Jackson, Prince, Whitney Houston and more

ICON: Michael Jackson, Prince, Whitney Houston and more

Knoxville · Tennessee TheatreSat, Oct 10Music

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Amy Grant + Mac McAnally

Amy Grant + Mac McAnally

Knoxville · Tennessee TheatreSun, Oct 11Music

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Rising Appalachia

Rising Appalachia

Knoxville · Bijou TheatreSun, Oct 11Music

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DAX - The Anger Management Tour

DAX - The Anger Management Tour

Knoxville · The Mill & MineMon, Oct 12Music

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🎟️ From $33

Dax (18 and Over)

Dax (18 and Over)

Knoxville · The Mill & MineMon, Oct 12Music

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Knoxville Jazz Orchestra: Miles @ 100 with Marquis Hill

Knoxville Jazz Orchestra: Miles @ 100 with Marquis Hill

Knoxville · Bijou TheatreWed, Oct 14Music

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Waylon Wyatt - Dustpiles World Tour

Waylon Wyatt - Dustpiles World Tour

Knoxville · The Mill & MineThu, Oct 15Music

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🎟️ From $33

Zach Williams, Cochren & Co., Christian Hohn: Revival Nights

Zach Williams, Cochren & Co., Christian Hohn: Revival Nights

Knoxville · Knoxville Civic AuditoriumFri, Oct 16Music

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Masterworks: Tchaikovsky's 5th Symphony

Masterworks: Tchaikovsky's 5th Symphony · Oct 15

Knoxville · Tennessee TheatreFri, Oct 16Music

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Jake Worthington: Intent to Tonk

Jake Worthington: Intent to Tonk

Knoxville · Cotton Eyed JoesFri, Oct 16Music

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Goodbye June, Danny Worsnop

Goodbye June, Danny Worsnop

Knoxville · The 808Sat, Oct 17Music

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Masterworks: Tchaikovsky's 5th Symphony

Masterworks: Tchaikovsky's 5th Symphony · Oct 16

Knoxville · Tennessee TheatreSat, Oct 17Music

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Bijou Imagination Series: The Snowy Day and Other Stories

Bijou Imagination Series: The Snowy Day and Other Stories

Knoxville · Bijou TheatreSun, Oct 18Family Friendly

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Willow Avalon: Pink Pocket Pistol Tour

Willow Avalon: Pink Pocket Pistol Tour

Knoxville · Bijou TheatreFri, Oct 23Music

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Gavin Adcock w/ Pecos and The Rooftops

Gavin Adcock w/ Pecos and The Rooftops

Knoxville · Knoxville ColiseumSat, Oct 24Music

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An Evening With The Dirty Guv'nahs: 20th Anniversary Tour

An Evening With The Dirty Guv'nahs: 20th Anniversary Tour

Knoxville · Bijou TheatreSat, Oct 24Music

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LIL WAYNE: 20 YEARS OF CARTER CLASSICS

LIL WAYNE: 20 YEARS OF CARTER CLASSICS

Knoxville · Food City CenterSat, Oct 24Music

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Buddy Guy 90

Buddy Guy 90

Knoxville · Tennessee TheatreWed, Oct 28Music

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Q Series

Q Series

Knoxville · Elks LodgeWed, Oct 28Music

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The Red Clay Strays

The Red Clay Strays

Knoxville · Food City CenterThu, Oct 29Music

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Nurse Blake: But Did You Die? Tour

Nurse Blake: But Did You Die? Tour

Knoxville · Bijou TheatreThu, Oct 29Culture & Art

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Indigo Girls with Special Guest Linda Perry

Indigo Girls with Special Guest Linda Perry

Knoxville · Tennessee TheatreThu, Oct 29Music

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Clyde's (CBT)

Clyde's (CBT)

Knoxville · The Jenny Boyd TheatreThu, Oct 29Culture & Art

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A live music performance.

October 28, 2026 - Loft & TriStar Club Seating

Knoxville · Food City CenterThu, Oct 29Music

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