5 Things to Do in Chattanooga This Week · July 30–August 2, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Irish Trad: The Gavin Brothers with Don Penzien

Leading exponents of Irish traditional music from County Clare, Ireland — Seán Gavin on uilleann pipes and flute, Michael Gavin on fiddle, and Don Penzien on guitar — bring a rare night of virtuosic trad to Barking Legs Theater.

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

Bop To The Top

Celebrate 20 years of Hannah Montana and High School Musical at this 18+ high-energy dance party featuring curated sets from Camp Rock, Cheetah Girls, Lemonade Mouth, and more Disney Channel hits.

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

Arts & Culture

Studio Ours Grand Reopening Party

Chattanooga's 'creative living room' Studio Ours celebrates its grand reopening with chill music, a gallery showing by Rylan Thompson, coffee and matcha, special product drops, and activities.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 · Studio Ours, Downtown Chattanooga

Festivals & Special Events

Animeverse

A multi-week anime and pop culture convention experience at the Chattanooga Convention Center running through August 30.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 · Chattanooga Convention Center, One Carter Plaza, Chattanooga

Outdoors & Active

Scenic City Run Crew – Saturday Run

Chattanooga's community run crew meets every Saturday for a group run and stretch session — a welcoming community for runners and walkers of all paces.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 8:30 AM · Fast Break Athletics, Chattanooga