17 Things to Do in Chattanooga This Week · July 16–19, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Drag on Dodds!

Chattanooga's open-stage drag show where queens, kings, and everyone in-between compete for top 3 — voted on by the audience.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 8:00 PM · Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Avenue

High On Fire at The Boneyard

Heavy metal legends High On Fire perform a two-night stand at The Boneyard in what Eventbrite is billing as Heavy Valley.

Friday, July 17, 2026 · The Boneyard, Chattanooga

Zach Rushing

Mississippi comedian and loud-mouth storyteller Zach Rushing brings his unfiltered live show to The Signal; 18+ only.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 6:00 PM · The Signal, 21 Choo Choo Ave

Christmas in July with Bad Santa

Bad Santa hosts a hilarious audience-participation show where you play for a chance to win prizes at The Comedy Catch.

Sunday, July 19, 2026 · The Comedy Catch, 29 Station St

Arts & Culture

Steve Hofstetter

Nobel Peace Prize-nominated comedian Steve Hofstetter performs a special engagement at The Comedy Catch.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 · The Comedy Catch, 29 Station St

Disney's Frozen

Chattanooga Theatre Centre opens its magical stage adaptation of Frozen featuring beloved songs and new music by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.

Friday, July 17, 2026 · Chattanooga Theatre Centre, Main Stage

Food & Drink

Beast Feast at Chattanooga Market

A BBQ-focused market day at First Horizon Pavilion featuring incredible smoked meats, local flavor, and live entertainment.

Sunday, July 19, 2026 11:00 AM · First Horizon Pavilion, 1801 Reggie White Blvd

Outdoors & Active

Scenic City Run Crew – Weekly Saturday Run

Scenic City Run Crew meets weekly every Saturday morning at Fast Break Athletics for community-driven group runs.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 · Fast Break Athletics, Chattanooga

Frick's Cave Twilight Bat Walk

An evening guided walk at Frick's Cave to observe bats emerging at twilight — a rare and stunning seasonal wildlife experience.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 7:00 PM · Frick's Cave

Chattanooga River Runners Wednesday Run

Weekly 3-mile group run departing from Fiamma Pizza Co every Wednesday at 6 PM, with cold towels in summer and reflective gear provided.

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 6:00 PM · Fiamma Pizza Company, Chattanooga

Yoga Landing Community Gathering – PLAY Theme

Yoga Landing's monthly community gathering centered on the theme of PLAY — a full day of movement, fun, and connection.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 · Yoga Landing, Downtown Chattanooga

Free Events

Repair Cafe

Chattlab Makerspace hosts a free Repair Cafe where volunteers fix your broken items — from electronics to clothing — at no charge.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 11:00 AM · Chattlab Makerspace, Chattanooga

ADA 36th Anniversary Celebration

The Mayor's Council on Disability celebrates the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with food, interactive booths, vendors, and accessible activities downtown.

Friday, July 24, 2026 · Downtown Chattanooga

Outdoor Movies on Glass Street

An outdoor movie screening on Glass Street offering a neighborhood cinema experience under the open sky.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 8:00 PM · 2523 Glass St, Chattanooga

Festivals & Special Events

NMRA Convention

The National Model Railroad Association's annual convention comes to Chattanooga Convention Center for a multi-day gathering of rail enthusiasts.

Monday, July 27, 2026 · Chattanooga Convention Center, One Carter Plaza

Family-Friendly

Board Silly – The Party Game Social

A lively social meetup built around party games — a fun, low-key way to meet new people in Chattanooga.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 6:00 PM · Chattanooga

Disney's Frozen – Ongoing Run

Chattanooga Theatre Centre's dazzling production of Disney's Frozen continues through August 2, with beloved songs and new music for all ages.

Sunday, July 19, 2026 · Chattanooga Theatre Centre, Main Stage