11 Things to Do in Chattanooga This Week · July 23–26, 2026

Arts & Culture

Heightened Scrutiny – 2025 Sundance Film Showing

Sundance documentary following civil rights lawyer Chase Strangio's Supreme Court battle for transgender adolescents' healthcare access, screened as a fundraiser for The Seed Theatre.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 7:00 PM · Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Avenue, Chattanooga

GR Goodwin – I'm Coming Home

Chattanooga favorite GR Goodwin returns for one night only with hilarious friends in a rated-R homecoming comedy show.

Sunday, July 26, 2026 · The Comedy Catch, 29 Station St, Chattanooga

Music & Nightlife

Luis Lopez at The Comedy Catch

NYC-based comedian Luis Lopez, a regular at New York Comedy Club and The Stand, performs two nights at Chattanooga's legendary comedy club.

Friday, July 24, 2026 · The Comedy Catch, 29 Station St, Chattanooga

Trifecta Presents: The Ultimate Jam Session

A high-energy live jam session presented by Trifecta at the intimate Barking Legs Theater.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 8:00 PM · Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Avenue, Chattanooga

Bop To The Top – Hannah Montana & HSM Dance Party

18+ high-energy dance party celebrating 20 years of Hannah Montana and High School Musical, plus hits from Camp Rock, Cheetah Girls, and more Disney stars.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 8:00 PM · The Signal, 21 Choo Choo Ave, Chattanooga

Date Night

Ben Friberg Quintet FRIDAY SHOW

An added second show at intimate Barking Legs after Wednesday's sold-out performance — 45-seat jazz lounge featuring two sets of all-new music from guitarist Ben Friberg and his quintet.

Friday, July 24, 2026 7:30 PM · Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Avenue, Chattanooga

Family-Friendly

Disney's Frozen – Live on Stage

The beloved Disney film comes to life on the Chattanooga Theatre Centre's main stage with all original songs plus new music by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.

Friday, July 24, 2026 · Chattanooga Theatre Centre

National Train Show

A two-day national train show at the Chattanooga Convention Center, coinciding with the NMRA Convention weekend.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 · Chattanooga Convention Center, One Carter Plaza

Free Events

ChattLab Makerspace Open House

ChattLab Makerspace opens its doors for a public open house — a great chance to explore the tools, community, and creative projects at Chattanooga's local makerspace.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 7:00 PM · ChattLab Makerspace, Chattanooga

Outdoors & Active

Paddle Smart: Intro to Paddle Sports

Outdoor Chattanooga's beginner-friendly introduction to paddle sports for those looking to get on the water.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 6:00 PM · Chattanooga

Tennessee Riverwalk Outdoor Walk

Celebrate National Park & Recreation Month by exploring the Tennessee Riverwalk trail with scenic overlooks, parks, public art, and river views throughout downtown.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 · Tennessee Riverwalk, Chattanooga