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Arts & Culture in Chattanooga

Experience Art, Live Music, Theatre Productions, Comedy, and More in Chattanooga!

Chattanooga’s rich arts scene is second to none. Take in one of the nation’s largest collections of American art at the Hunter Museum of American Art and discover the many galleries and emerging artists at the Bluff View Art DistrictNorthShore, and Southside districts.

Be sure to check out the new Sculpture Fields at Montague Park. It's free and the size and scope of the sculptures will leave you in awe!

There’s always something going on in Chattanooga. Be sure to make time for the many outstanding music and arts festivals throughout the entire year.

The Chattanooga Symphony and Opera performs at the historic Tivoli Theatre regularly and makes for a nice romantic evening out. The Chattanooga Theatre Centre is one of the oldest, largest, and busiest community theatres in the country and produces 15 shows a year.

Chattanooga also boasts one of the best artisan markets in the country according to Frommer's at the Chattanooga Market every Sunday from 11am to 4pm at the First Horizon Pavilion.

To create your own art gallery crawl, read our blog post about Chattanooga art galleries.

To enjoy a personalized Chattanooga walking art tour check out our Experience Visual Arts interactive map that includes public art, art galleries, art murals, and more. Check the bottom of the map to see how you can submit your gallery or art piece for inclusion on the downtown area map.

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Experience Art Map

Featuring Chattanooga Art Galleries, Public Installations, Murals, and more!

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Chattanooga Spotify

Sounds of the Scenic City

Featuring music from local artists, upcoming festivals, and playlists from unique Chattanooga attractions like the Bessie Smith Cultural Center, Songbirds, Creative Discovery Museum, Rock City + More. We've come pretty dang close to capturing the songs of the Scenic City.

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Chattanooga True Crime Walking Tour

Chattanooga True Crime Walking Tour

Jun 2nd 23

Downtown Chattanooga

Jun
02

Live music at the Dam!

Live music at the Dam!

Jun 2nd 23

Dam Whiskey Corporation

Jun
02

Nightfall

Nightfall

Jun 2nd 23

Miller Plaza

Jun
02

Nightfall Concert Series

Nightfall Concert Series

Jun 2nd 23

Miller Plaza

Jun
02

Riverbend Festival

Riverbend Festival

Jun 2nd 23

Ross's Landing - Chattanooga Pier

Jun
02

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse in IMAX!

Jun
02

Summer Music Weekends at Rock City Gardens

Jun
02

Warbirds over the Summit

Warbirds over the Summit

Jun 2nd 23

Summit Air Field

Jun
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Warbirds over the Summit

Warbirds over the Summit

Jun 2nd 23

4246 Old Woodland DrOoltewah, TN 37363

Jun
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Beginner Welding Classes

Beginner Welding Classes

Jun 3rd 23

1007 Taft Ave Chattanooga, TN 37408

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For more information on traveling to Chattanooga, contact the Virtual Visitors Center by calling (800) 322-3344 or sending an email, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.