Knoxville Events December 2026
Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, and live events across Knoxville, TN.
- Updated: November 14, 2026
Explore upcoming events in Knoxville in December 2026, including concerts, sports events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across the city and nearby areas. Browse events by date, venue, category, and neighborhood throughout the month.
- 92 Upcoming Events
- 7 Event Categories
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- All Events 92
- sports 13
- concerts 21
- broadway 22
- Live Shows 55
- comedy 3
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Knoxville Events by Date
Browse events happening each day during December 2026.Knoxville Events Schedule – December 2026
Browse concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live events across Knoxville.Upcoming Confirmed Events 92
- Dec 01, 2026, 6:00 PM Tue — OTHER: Smokies Winter Wonderland Light Show at Covenant Health Park • 7500 seats,
South Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, US. From $13, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $24, Tickets Available: 232. Select Seats - Dec 01, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, High Demand: Tennessee Volunteers vs. Florida State Seminoles at Thompson Boling Arena at Food City Center • 21678 seats, 1600 Phillip Fulmer Way, Knoxville, TN 37996, US. From $10, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $100, Tickets Available: 1310, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Dec 02, 2026, 6:00 PM Wed — OTHER: Smokies Winter Wonderland Light Show at Covenant Health Park • 7500 seats, South Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, US. From $13, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $24, Tickets Available: 232. Select Seats
- Dec 03, 2026, 6:00 PM Thu — OTHER: Smokies Winter Wonderland Light Show at Covenant Health Park • 7500 seats, South Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, US. From $13, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $24, Tickets Available: 232. Select Seats
- Dec 03, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — FILM: Warren Miller's Days Off at Bijou Theatre - TN • 700 seats, 803 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, US. From $26, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $42, Tickets Available: 288. Select Seats
- Dec 03, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY: A Christmas Carol at Clarence Brown Theatre - Mainstage, 1714 Andy Holt Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37916, US. From $68, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $185, Tickets Available: 119. Select Seats
- Dec 03, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — COUNTRY / FOLK: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder at Tennessee Theatre • 1631 seats, 604 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, US. From $53, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $135, Tickets Available: 1346. Select Seats
- Dec 04, 2026, 6:00 PM Fri — OTHER: Smokies Winter Wonderland Light Show at Covenant Health Park • 7500 seats, South Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, US. From $15, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $27, Tickets Available: 330. Select Seats
- Dec 04, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — SPHL - Southern: Knoxville Ice Bears vs. Quad City Storm at Knoxville Civic Coliseum • 7141 seats, 500 Howard Baker Jr. Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915, US. From $19, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $48, Tickets Available: 1911. Select Seats
- Dec 04, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: A Christmas Carol at Clarence Brown Theatre - Mainstage, 1714 Andy Holt Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37916, US. From $67, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $180, Tickets Available: 149. Select Seats
- Dec 04, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — POP / ROCK: Three Dog Night at Tennessee Theatre • 1631 seats, 604 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, US. From $57, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $147, Tickets Available: 713. Select Seats
- Dec 05, 2026, 6:00 PM Sat — OTHER, Weekend Event: Smokies Winter Wonderland Light Show at Covenant Health Park • 7500 seats, South Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, US. From $15, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $24, Tickets Available: 232. Select Seats
- Dec 05, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: Appalachian Ballet Company: The Nutcracker with Knoxville Symphony at Knoxville Civic Auditorium • 7141 seats, 500 Howard Baker Jr. Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915, US. From $35, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $81, Tickets Available: 1465. Select Seats
- Dec 05, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: A Christmas Carol at Clarence Brown Theatre - Mainstage, 1714 Andy Holt Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37916, US. From $65, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $198, Tickets Available: 135. Select Seats
- Dec 05, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — POP / ROCK, Weekend Event: Eddie and The Getaway at Open Chord Music, 8502 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919, US. From $29, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $43, 17 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 06, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: A Christmas Carol at Clarence Brown Theatre - Mainstage, 1714 Andy Holt Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37916, US. From $66, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $153, Tickets Available: 186. Select Seats
- Dec 06, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Best Value, Weekend Event: Tennessee Lady Vols vs. Georgia State Panthers at Thompson Boling Arena at Food City Center • 21678 seats, 1600 Phillip Fulmer Way, Knoxville, TN 37996, US. From $2, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $46, Tickets Available: 2899. Select Seats
- Dec 06, 2026, 3:00 PM Sun — BALLET, Weekend Event: Appalachian Ballet Company: The Nutcracker with Knoxville Symphony at Knoxville Civic Auditorium • 7141 seats, 500 Howard Baker Jr. Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915, US. From $39, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $95, Tickets Available: 913. Select Seats
- Dec 06, 2026, 6:00 PM Sun — OTHER, Weekend Event: Smokies Winter Wonderland Light Show at Covenant Health Park • 7500 seats, South Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, US. From $13, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $24, Tickets Available: 232. Select Seats
- Dec 06, 2026, 7:30 PM Sun — POP / ROCK, Weekend Event: Jim Brickman at Bijou Theatre - TN • 700 seats, 803 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, US. From $68, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $184, Tickets Available: 239. Select Seats
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About Events in Knoxville During December 2026
December 2026 features concerts, sports games, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across Knoxville and nearby TN areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.
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Smokies Winter Wonderland Light Show
South Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
Event Dates 32
Dec 01, 2026 6:00 PM
Tennessee Volunteers Basketball
1600 Phillip Fulmer Way, Knoxville, TN 37996
Event Dates 27
Dec 01, 2026 7:00 PM
Warren Miller's Days Off
803 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
Event Dates 13
Dec 03, 2026 7:00 PM
A Christmas Carol
1714 Andy Holt Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37916
Event Dates 1853
Dec 03, 2026 7:30 PM
Ricky Skaggs
604 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
Event Dates 22
Dec 03, 2026 7:30 PM
Knoxville Ice Bears
500 Howard Baker Jr. Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915
Event Dates 50
Dec 04, 2026 7:30 PM
Three Dog Night
604 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
Event Dates 25
Dec 04, 2026 8:00 PM
The Nutcracker
500 Howard Baker Jr. Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915
Event Dates 2177
Dec 05, 2026 7:00 PM
Eddie and The Getaway
8502 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
Event Dates 7
Dec 05, 2026 8:00 PM
Tennessee Lady Vols Basketball
1600 Phillip Fulmer Way, Knoxville, TN 37996
Event Dates 26
Dec 06, 2026 2:00 PM
Jim Brickman
803 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
Event Dates 35
Dec 06, 2026 7:30 PM
John Mulaney
604 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
Event Dates 30
Dec 06, 2026 7:30 PM
Chris Tomlin
500 Howard Baker Jr. Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915
Event Dates 19
Dec 08, 2026 7:00 PM
A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage
604 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
Event Dates 21
Dec 08, 2026 7:00 PM
Daniel In The Lions' Den
500 Howard Baker Jr. Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915
Event Dates 22
Dec 09, 2026 6:30 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Knoxville events, venues, schedules, and live entertainment.
What events are happening in Knoxville during December 2026?
Knoxville hosts concerts, sports games, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment throughout December 2026.
Where can I find Knoxville events by date?
Use the monthly event calendar and date filters to browse concerts, sports events, comedy shows, and live performances happening across Knoxville.
Are concerts happening in Knoxville during December 2026?
Yes. Concert schedules include touring artists, arena shows, local performances, music festivals, and live entertainment events throughout Knoxville and nearby TN areas.
What are the top event venues in Knoxville?
Popular venues include arenas, theaters, comedy clubs, stadiums, music halls, and entertainment venues located across Knoxville and nearby areas.
Do event prices change during December 2026?
Yes. Event prices can change based on demand, seating location, performer popularity, venue size, and event date.
Are there weekend events in Knoxville?
Yes. Weekends are usually the busiest time for concerts, sports games, comedy shows, festivals, and major live entertainment events across Knoxville.
Event Categories in December
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