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University of Tennessee game days, the Tennessee Theatre and the gateway to the Smokies.
40 upcoming events in Knoxville on our checked calendar, next up: Knoxville Ice Bears home game: Military Appreciation night vs Macon (Nov 5); Tennessee Volunteers football vs Kentucky (Nov 7); Knoxville Ice Bears home game: Bluey's Teddy Bear Toss vs Huntsville (Nov 8).
This list is rebuilt from our Tennessee events dataset (calendar last re-checked Nov 2, 2026). Every date and price was read on the organizer’s own page; “See event page” means the organizer does not publish one. Plans change, so check the organizer’s page before you drive.
Knoxville This Weekend (Nov 6-8, 2026)
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Volunteers football vs Kentucky Our guide | Sat, Nov 7: 6:15 p.m. ET (TV: ESPN) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Knoxville Ice Bears home game: Bluey's Teddy Bear Toss vs Huntsville | Sun, Nov 8 (3:00 PM) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
Upcoming Knoxville Events
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville Ice Bears home game: Military Appreciation night vs Macon | Thu, Nov 5 (7:30 PM) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Tennessee Volunteers football vs Kentucky Our guide | Sat, Nov 7: 6:15 p.m. ET (TV: ESPN) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Knoxville Ice Bears home game: Bluey's Teddy Bear Toss vs Huntsville | Sun, Nov 8 (3:00 PM) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Knoxville Symphony: Bartok & Bolero (Masterworks) | Nov 12-13 | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Knoxville Ice Bears home game: Tattoos & Terror night vs Huntsville | Fri, Nov 13 (7:30 PM) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary | Tue, Nov 17 (8:00 PM) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball vs Michigan State | Tue, Nov 17: 9 p.m. (TV: ESPN2); Food City Center, Knoxville | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Jay Leno at the Tennessee Theatre | Thu, Nov 19 (7:30 PM) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Christmas at Chilhowee | Fri, Nov 20 (6-9 PM; tree lighting at 6 PM) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | Free admission |
| Tennessee Volunteers football vs LSU Our guide | Sat, Nov 21 (Kickoff window 3:30-4:30 p.m. ET or 6-8 p.m. ET; exact time and TV TBD) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Classical Christmas: Handel's Messiah | Sun, Nov 22 (2:30 PM) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Knoxville Ice Bears home game: Fight Night vs Athens | Fri, Nov 27 (6:00 PM) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Regal Celebration of Lights | Fri, Nov 27 | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | Free admission |
| Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball vs Florida State (SEC/ACC Challenge) | Tue, Dec 1: 7 p.m. ET (TV: ESPN2); Food City Center, Knoxville | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas | Thu, Dec 3 (7:30 PM) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Knoxville Ice Bears home game: Battle of the Bands night vs Quad City | Fri, Dec 4 (7:30 PM) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Three Dog Night at the Tennessee Theatre | Fri, Dec 4 (8:00 PM) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| WIVK Christmas Parade (downtown Knoxville) | Fri, Dec 4 (7 PM) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Holiday Movie Magic: It's a Wonderful Life | Sat, Dec 5 (8:00 PM) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Chanukah in the City | Sun, Dec 6 (3:30-5:30 PM) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| John Mulaney: Mister Whatever at the Tennessee Theatre | Sun, Dec 6 (7:00 PM) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Tour de Lights bike ride | Sat, Dec 12 (3:30-7:30 PM; bike ride starts 5:30 PM) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Knoxville Ice Bears home game: Wands & Wizards night vs Birmingham | Sat, Dec 19 (7:30 PM) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Knoxville Ice Bears home game: Peanuts - A Christmas Celebration vs Roanoke | Sun, Dec 20 (3:00 PM) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Knoxville Ice Bears home game: Chilly 500 night vs Evansville | Sat, Dec 26 (6:00 PM) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| New Year's Eve at the Sunsphere | Thu, Dec 31 | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball vs Vanderbilt | Sat, Jan 2: 2 p.m. (TV: ESPN/2); Food City Center, Knoxville | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Knoxville Ice Bears home game: Wiener Dog Races night vs Pee Dee | Sat, Jan 9 (7:30 PM) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball vs Missouri | Wed, Jan 13: 7 p.m. (TV: ESPN2/U); Food City Center, Knoxville | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Knoxville Ice Bears home game: Star Wars Night vs Birmingham | Sat, Jan 16 (7:30 PM) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball vs Arkansas | Sat, Jan 16: 12 p.m. (TV: ESPN/2); Food City Center, Knoxville | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball vs Florida | Sat, Jan 30: 8 or 8:30 p.m. (as listed) (TV: ESPN/2); Food City Center, Knoxville | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball vs Georgia | Wed, Feb 3: 7 p.m. (TV: ESPN2); Food City Center, Knoxville | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Knoxville Ice Bears home game: Bears on Bourbon Street vs Macon | Fri, Feb 12 (7:30 PM) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball vs Kentucky | Sat, Feb 13: 4 p.m. (TV: ESPN); Food City Center, Knoxville | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball vs Alabama | Sat, Feb 20: 2 p.m. (TV: ESPN/2); Food City Center, Knoxville | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball vs South Carolina | Tue, Feb 23: 7 p.m. (TV: SECN); Food City Center, Knoxville | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball vs Mississippi State | Tue, Mar 2: 6 p.m. (TV: SECN); Food City Center, Knoxville | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
| Knoxville Ice Bears home game: Medieval Night vs Roanoke | Sat, Mar 6 (7:30 PM) | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | See event page |
Running for Weeks in Knoxville
Not checked for each date: these run for weeks, and some open only on certain days or nights.
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville's Holidays on Ice (Market Square ice rink) | Nov 27-Jan 3, 2027 | Knoxville · Knoxville Area | Adult $12; children 12 and under $9; more prices on the event page |
Knoxville Events by Month
- November 2026 14 in Knoxville
- December 2026 13 in Knoxville
- January 2027 6 in Knoxville
- February 2027 5 in Knoxville
- March 2027 2 in Knoxville
Venues in Knoxville
- Food City Center Arena
- Tennessee Theatre Theatre
More nearby: Knoxville Area Events: Oct 2026 to Mar 2027.
Places and Venues in Knoxville
Each of these has a page on this site with hours, entry and dog rules read from the official page.
State Parks in Knox County
| Park | Where | Day Use |
|---|---|---|
| Seven Islands State Birding Park Official page | Kodak, Knox County · Knoxville Area | Free day use |
More State Parks in The Same Region
Same region as Knoxville (Knoxville Area), not the same county: check the drive before you plan a day.
| Park | Where | Day Use |
|---|---|---|
| Big Ridge State Park Official page | Maynardville, Union County · Knoxville Area | Free day use |
| Cove Lake State Park Official page | Caryville, Campbell County · Knoxville Area | Free day use |
| Frozen Head State Park Official page | Wartburg, Morgan County · Knoxville Area | Free day use |
| Indian Mountain State Park Official page | Jellico, Campbell County · Knoxville Area | Free day use |
| Norris Dam State Park Official page | Rocky Top, Anderson County · Knoxville Area | Free day use |
| Panther Creek State Park Official page | Morristown, Hamblen County · Knoxville Area | Free day use |
State park facts come from our state park dataset (last checked Oct 30, 2026), read on each park’s own tnstateparks.com page. Plans and rules change, so check the organizer or park page before you drive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do in Knoxville?
The lists above are built from our checked events dataset for the town or towns named, followed by the places in the same county and the state parks in the same region. We name only what we have read on an official page.
Does this list every attraction?
No. It lists events we have checked and the places that have a page in our directory. Anything else we could not confirm, we do not guess.
How do I see what is on this weekend?
The weekend table above updates daily, and our statewide weekend page covers every region. The Knoxville Area hub lists the whole region.
Sources
- Each event was read on the organizer’s own page, where its date, hours and price are printed; every row is in the Tennessee events dataset with a checked date.
- Park facts (entry, pet rule) were read on each park’s own tnstateparks.com page; attraction facts on each attraction’s own site. All rows are in the places directory and its dataset.
Cite this page: It's Tennessee, “Things to Do in Knoxville”, itstennessee.com/destinations/knoxville/ (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.