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Things to do in Knoxville, October 2026

Browse 14 upcoming events and things to do in Knoxville during October 2026. Highlights include The Miraculous Journey Of Edward Tulane (CBT), Black Violin: The Be Free Tour, The Brook & The Bluff: Werewolf Tour 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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Black Violin: The Be Free Tour

Black Violin: The Be Free Tour

Knoxville · Bijou TheatreTue, Oct 6Music

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The Brook & The Bluff: Werewolf Tour

The Brook & The Bluff: Werewolf Tour

Knoxville · The Mill & MineWed, Oct 7Music

🎟️ From $34

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Kenny Wayne Shepherd

Kenny Wayne Shepherd

Knoxville · Tennessee TheatreFri, Oct 9Music

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Blake Whiten, Slater Nalley

Blake Whiten, Slater Nalley

Knoxville · The Mill & MineSat, Oct 10Music

🎟️ From $20

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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

🎟️ From $33

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Waylon Wyatt - Dustpiles World Tour

Waylon Wyatt - Dustpiles World Tour

Knoxville · The Mill & MineThu, Oct 15Music

🎟️ From $33

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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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Jake Worthington: Intent to Tonk

Jake Worthington: Intent to Tonk

Knoxville · Cotton Eyed JoesFri, Oct 16Music

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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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Buddy Guy 90

Buddy Guy 90

Knoxville · Tennessee TheatreWed, Oct 28Music

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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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Autumn arts season

October tends to bring a strong indoor cultural calendar — film festivals, theatre and live music pick up as the weather cools.

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