Your weekly guide to East Tennessee arts, music, theater, and entertainment. Sept. 24-30, 2026

On Stage

  • Charlotte’s Web — Knoxville Children’s Theatre, through Sept. 25. E.B. White’s story of Wilbur and the spider who saves him comes to the stage. Thursday and Friday performances have a limited Penny4Arts ticket offer with advance reservations. Details

Live Music

  • Ashley McBryde: Into the Wild Tour — Tennessee Theatre, 8 p.m. Sept. 25. The Grand Ole Opry member brings her country songwriting to downtown Knoxville. Details
  • Bach & Bluegrass — Bijou Theatre, 2:30 p.m. Sept. 27. Mandolinist Jeff Midkiff joins the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra for Bach alongside bluegrass and bluegrass-inspired works. Details
  • Brit Floyd: The Moon, The Wall, and Beyond — Tennessee Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27. The tribute production celebrates Pink Floyd’s music with a full concert presentation. Details

Arts & Exhibits

  • No-Man’s-Land — Knoxville Museum of Art, through Nov. 8. Inspired by East Tennessee artist Harrison Mayes, the exhibition explores artists working across boundaries of place, identity and imagination. Museum admission is free. Details

Family Fun

  • Charlotte’s Web — For a family theater outing, see the final performances at Knoxville Children’s Theatre through Sept. 25. Check the theater’s ticket page for showtimes and availability. Details

Festivals & Community Events

  • Art Market Gallery — The downtown cooperative gallery at 422 S. Gay St. features original work by more than 50 East Tennessee artists. The gallery is open Tuesday through Sunday; check hours before visiting. Details

Looking Ahead

  • Art Market Gallery First Friday — 5:30-9 p.m. Oct. 2. October featured artists Claire J. Bodnaruk, who makes kiln-formed glass and jewelry, and photographer Ron Williams will be in the spotlight. Details
  • The Middle of Somewhere — University of Tennessee Press publishes Stephen Black’s memoir of eight walks through West Tennessee on Oct. 20. Preorders are available now. Details

This Week’s ArtBeat Picks

  • Best Date Night: Ashley McBryde at the Tennessee Theatre
  • Best Free Event: No-Man’s-Land at the Knoxville Museum of Art
  • Best Family Event: Charlotte’s Web at Knoxville Children’s Theatre
  • Hidden Gem: The Art Market Gallery’s East Tennessee artists

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