14 Things to Do in Chattanooga This Week · June 18–21, 2026

Free Events

Cultural Cross Ties: Accra, Ghana

Premiere of a short documentary on Barking Legs' artist exchange with Chattanooga's first African sister city, featuring artist Q&A and free West African-inspired refreshments.

Friday, June 19, 2026 5:00 PM · Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Avenue, Chattanooga

Make Music Day Chattanooga

Free live performances fill the streets and the Visit Chattanooga Visitor Information Center on the summer solstice, including a set from Swayyvo.

Sunday, June 21, 2026 · Visitor Information Center & downtown Chattanooga

Music & Nightlife

Beppe Gambetta: The Guitar of Two Worlds

Italian guitarist Beppe Gambetta performs a blend of American flatpicking and Mediterranean styles in an intimate concert at Barking Legs Theater.

Sunday, June 21, 2026 7:30 PM · Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Avenue, Chattanooga

Ahren Belisle at The Comedy Catch

Top 10 America's Got Talent finalist Ahren Belisle brings his stand-up special engagement to The Comedy Catch for a two-night run.

Friday, June 26, 2026 · The Comedy Catch, 29 Station St, Chattanooga

Struggle Jennings at The Signal

Grandson of Waylon Jennings, outlaw rap artist Struggle Jennings performs at The Parlour at The Signal in Chattanooga.

Friday, June 26, 2026 7:00 PM · The Parlour at The Signal, 21 Choo Choo Ave, Chattanooga

Festivals & Special Events

Monospace Pride Party

A full-day Pride celebration at The Boneyard featuring an all-vinyl pop set, screening of Paris Is Burning, Smoking Tiger Club's 'Koreanish' dinner, afternoon DJ sets, a photo documentary presentation, and a special appearance by Dragula star Abhora.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 12:00 PM · The Boneyard, Chattanooga

Outdoors & Active

Scenic City Run Crew 2-Year Anniversary

The Scenic City Run Crew celebrates two years with an all-crews community run open to everyone — whether you've run with them once or never before.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 · Fastbreak Athletics, Chattanooga

Maclellan Island Eco Tours

The Chattanooga Audubon Society launches eco tours to Maclellan Island to see the goats and native wildlife — tickets are limited for these June–October 2026 tours.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 · Maclellan Island, Chattanooga

Arts & Culture

Two Pauls, One Show

A two-night adult comedy show at The Comedy Catch featuring two performers sharing the stage for a unique double-bill stand-up experience.

Friday, June 19, 2026 · The Comedy Catch, 29 Station St, Chattanooga

Book Discussion: The Comfort of Crows, Part I

Tennessee Valley Chapter of Wild Ones hosts a book discussion of 'The Comfort of Crows' exploring nature and conservation themes.

Monday, June 22, 2026 6:00 PM · Chattanooga

Family-Friendly

Noogaroo at Creative Discovery Museum

Think Bonnaroo, but kid-sized — three days of live music, hands-on instruments, festival crafts, and family fun, all free with museum admission.

Friday, June 19, 2026 · Creative Discovery Museum, Chattanooga

KPOP Demon Hunters – Family Friendly DJ Night

A family-friendly K-pop DJ event with trivia, Demon Hunters prizes, and a sing-along for kids at The Parlour at The Signal.

Saturday, June 27, 2026 12:00 PM · The Parlour at The Signal, 21 Choo Choo Ave, Chattanooga

Sports

NPC Junior Nationals

National Physique Committee Junior Nationals bodybuilding and fitness competition comes to the Chattanooga Convention Center for a two-day event.

Friday, June 19, 2026 · Chattanooga Convention Center, One Carter Plaza, Chattanooga

Date Night

Star Spangled Supper at Chattanooga Theatre Centre

Gather on the CTC lawn for food, music, and community before watching the Pops on the River fireworks show to cap off the evening.

Thursday, July 2, 2026 4:00 PM · Chattanooga Theatre Centre, Chattanooga