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Chattanooga & Southeast Events: Oct 2026 to Mar 2027

34 events and attractions in the Chattanooga & Southeast region are confirmed on the organizers’ own pages, from Oct 23, 2026 to Mar 27, 2027. Prices, hours and rules below are quoted from those pages and dated; anything an organizer has not published says “not published” rather than a guess. Towns covered include Chattanooga, Cleveland and the Ocoee. Next up: IBMA Bluegrass Live! (World of Bluegrass), Oct 23, 2026 to Oct 24, 2026.

Chattanooga & Southeast events by date

Event Where Dates Hours Price (as published) Notes
IBMA Bluegrass Live! (World of Bluegrass) Chattanooga Oct 23, 2026 to Oct 24, 2026 Daily set times not in the static page (festival schedule loads by script); venues: Chattanooga Convention Center, Barrelhouse Ballroom, Miller Park and Miller Plaza Festival weekend pass $210 + $9.67 fee; Friday pass $120 + $6.52 fee; Saturday pass $120 + $6.52 fee; VIP weekend pass $480 + $19.12 fee; Late Night at Barrelhouse $55 weekend, $30 per night + fees Kids on Bluegrass showcase (ages 4-17) runs Oct 21-24; dog, stroller and bag rules not published; starts one day before the Oct 24 window, other World of Bluegrass days run Oct 20-24; see the organizer page for venue rules
Dread Hollow haunted house and escape rooms Chattanooga Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 Thursday-Sunday nights (season Oct 1-Nov 1); see the organizer page for venue rules See organizer page Warning on page: blood, violence and gore, parental discretion advised; 321 Browns Ferry Road, 5 minutes from Ruby Falls; season began Oct 1
Pumpkintown Festival and Fright Fest Athens Oct 24, 2026 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Downtown Athens See organizer page 300+ arts, crafts, food and information booths; Doggie Costume Contest listed on the festival page; early voting parking and shuttle near Church St and Madison Ave; Fright Fest 2026 held downtown the same day
Ruby Falls Lantern Tour: Ghost Walk Edition Chattanooga Oct 24, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 See organizer page See organizer page Ruby Falls cave tour by lantern light on Lookout Mountain; season Sept 4-Oct 31; see the organizer page for venue rules
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum: Hiwassee Loop (fall scenic ride) Delano Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026 Approximately 4.5-hour, 50-mile round trip from Delano; departure times by booking calendar Fall coach: ages 13+ $65, ages 2-12 $50; Crown class ages 13+ $90, ages 2-12 $75 All ages; departs Delano, not Chattanooga; season March 29-Nov 22, 2026; dog, stroller and parking rules: see the organizer page
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum: Haints and Haunts Chattanooga Oct 30, 2026 7:00-10:00 PM; 45-minute haunted rail tour with live storytelling, haunted hayride and bonfire Priced per person; see the organizer page for venue rules Recommended for ages 13+; departs Grand Junction Depot
UTC Boo & Gold Halloween Fan Event (Mocs basketball) Chattanooga Oct 30, 2026 5:30 PM Not published Listed on the Mocs men's and women's basketball schedules as a fan event; details not published
UTC Mocs Football vs VMI (Halloween with the Mocs, Senior Day) Chattanooga Oct 31, 2026 1:00 PM See organizer page Finley Stadium; SoCon game; Halloween with the Mocs and Scrappy pin blind box giveaway; stroller, dog and bag rules not published
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum: Chattanooga Christmas Dinner Train Chattanooga Nov 6, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 About 2.5 hours; select dates, departure times vary Gratuity and alcohol additional) Ages 10+; alcohol sold separately
Chattanooga Symphony & Opera: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert Chattanooga Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026 See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules See organizer page Memorial Auditorium; see the organizer page for venue rules
UTC Mocs Football vs Mercer (Homecoming and Fan Appreciation Day) Chattanooga Nov 7, 2026 1:00 PM See organizer page SoCon game; Homecoming and Fan Appreciation Day sponsored by Erlanger; stroller, dog and bag rules not published
UTC Mocs Women's Basketball vs Florida Chattanooga Nov 8, 2026 2:00 PM See organizer page Home game vs an SEC opponent; arena rules not published
UTC Mocs Men's Basketball vs Covenant Chattanooga Nov 9, 2026 7:00 PM See organizer page McKenzie Arena; box office 423-266-6627 (Gate 1, M-F 10 AM-5 PM ET); other rules not published
Keb' Mo' in concert Chattanooga Nov 10, 2026 See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules See organizer page The Walker Theatre; see the organizer page for venue rules
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum: North Pole Limited Chattanooga Nov 13, 2026 to Dec 23, 2026 About 75 minutes; arrive 30 minutes early; departure times by booking calendar (Eastern) $38 per guest age 1+ (Traditional); $45 evening departure; private tables $190 (2-4 guests); infants under 1 ride free on a lap All ages; hot chocolate and cookie for ages 1+; Santa visit at your seat; heated vintage cars; running since 1999
Ashley McBryde: Into The Wild Chattanooga Nov 14, 2026 See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules See organizer page Memorial Auditorium; see the organizer page for venue rules
Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary Chattanooga Nov 15, 2026 See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules See organizer page The Walker Theatre; see the organizer page for venue rules
UTC Mocs Women's Basketball vs Lipscomb Chattanooga Nov 15, 2026 2:00 PM See organizer page Arena rules not published
UTC Mocs Men's Basketball vs Radford Chattanooga Nov 21, 2026 7:00 PM See organizer page McKenzie Arena; other rules not published
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet (touring) Chattanooga Nov 22, 2026 See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules See organizer page Memorial Auditorium; see the organizer page for venue rules
Lindsey Stirling: The Snow Waltz Tour Chattanooga Nov 25, 2026 See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules See organizer page Memorial Auditorium; see the organizer page for venue rules
Holidays at Ruby Falls on Lookout Mountain Chattanooga Nov 27, 2026 to Dec 24, 2026 See organizer page See organizer page Holiday lights on the outdoor plaza, Forest of Wishes, guide-led walk to the waterfall, cafe with local craft beer and hot cocoa; address 1720 S. Scenic Highway
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum: Santa's Hiwassee Holiday Delano Dec 5, 2026 to Dec 22, 2026 Under 1 hour; arrive 20-30 minutes early $30 per seat coach, $45 per seat premium (ages 1+) Departs Delano, not Chattanooga; Santa visit, cookie and chocolate milk; guests may wait outdoors, dress warmly; compact strollers must be folded, large strollers stay in the vehicle
Tommy Emmanuel, CGP: Living In the Light Tour Chattanooga Dec 5, 2026 See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules See organizer page The Walker Theatre; see the organizer page for venue rules
Chattanooga Ballet's The Nutcracker Chattanooga Dec 11, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026 See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules See organizer page Memorial Auditorium; see the organizer page for venue rules
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Chattanooga Dec 17, 2026 See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules See organizer page Memorial Auditorium; see the organizer page for venue rules
Chattanooga Symphony & Opera: Home for the Holidays Chattanooga Dec 19, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026 See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules See organizer page Memorial Auditorium; see the organizer page for venue rules
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum: New Year's Eve Dinner Train Chattanooga Dec 31, 2026 6:00-8:00 PM See organizer page Ages 10+
Drew & Ellie Holcomb: Rain or Shine Tour Chattanooga Feb 11, 2027 See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules See organizer page Tivoli Theatre; see the organizer page for venue rules
Waitress (touring Broadway) Chattanooga Feb 19, 2027 to Feb 21, 2027 See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules See organizer page Tivoli Theatre; see the organizer page for venue rules
Chattanooga Marathon Weekend (marathon, half marathon, 5K, Kids 1-Mile Fun Run) Chattanooga Mar 5, 2027 to Mar 7, 2027 Sat Mar 6: 5K 9:00 AM, Kids Fun Run 10:45 AM; Sun Mar 7: marathon and half start 7:30 AM from First Horizon Pavilion; expo Sun 9 AM-2 PM (Friday expo row on the page still shows a 2026 date) See organizer page Kids Race is a 1-mile fun run; 5K has a 1-hour limit; bag drop at First Horizon Pavilion Sun 6:00-7:30 AM
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum: SeaLight Festival Train Ride Chattanooga Mar 5, 2027 to Mar 27, 2027 Fridays and Saturdays, 6:30 PM departure (Eastern) from Grand Junction Depot, 2-3 hours See organizer page All ages; enclosed climate-controlled cars; free parking at Grand Junction Depot
Beetlejuice (touring Broadway) Chattanooga Mar 12, 2027 to Mar 14, 2027 See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules See organizer page Tivoli Theatre; see the organizer page for venue rules
NEEDTOBREATHE: The Long Surrender Tour Chattanooga Mar 12, 2027 See ticket link; see the organizer page for venue rules See organizer page Memorial Auditorium; see the organizer page for venue rules

Each event name links to the organizer’s page. Last checked 2026-10-19. Confirm the date and ticket price there before you go, because organizers change both.

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Frequently asked questions

How were these events checked?

Each row was read on the organizer’s or venue’s own page, not copied from a listings site. The link in the first column is that page and the check date is in the log. See our editorial standards and verification log.

What if a price says “not published”?

It means the organizer’s page did not show a price when we looked, often because tickets sit behind a booking widget. We leave it blank instead of guessing; use the event link to see current prices.

What is the next event in the Chattanooga & Southeast region?

IBMA Bluegrass Live! (World of Bluegrass), Oct 23, 2026 to Oct 24, 2026, in Chattanooga. Dates shift, so use the link in the table.

Where do I report a wrong date or price?

Use the contact page. Corrections are logged on our corrections page.

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Sources

Cite this page: It's Tennessee, “Chattanooga & Southeast Events: Oct 2026 to Mar 2027”, itstennessee.com/chattanooga-southeast-events/ (updated ). By the It's Tennessee editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.