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Theaters & Performing Arts Venues in Knoxville, Tennessee
We list 13 theaters & performing arts venues in Knoxville ready to host your next corporate event. Each is verified with photos, capacity, and reviews. Submit a single quote request to hear back from up to 3 venues in 24 hours.
Tennessee Theatre
604 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902
Early-19th-century hall restored to its former colorful grandeur to host musical & theater acts.
Bijou Theatre
803 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902
Classic live entertainment venue showcases music, dance troupes & films, plus rotating local art.
Clarence Brown Theatre
1714 Andy Holt Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916
University of Tennessee performance space staging contemporary & classic productions.
Knoxville Children's Theatre
747 Worlds Fair Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37902
Community theater showing classic & original plays for kids & offering acting classes for all ages.
Theatre Knoxville Downtown
800 S Central St, Knoxville, TN 37902
Old City Performing Arts Center
111 State St, Knoxville, TN 37902
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Laurel Theater
1538 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916
Clayton Performing Arts Center
10915 Hardin Valley Rd, Knoxville, TN 37932
BAPA: Broadway Academy of Performing Arts & Events Center
706 N Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917
Carousel Theatre
1704 Andy Holt Ave, Knoxville, TN 37996
Tennessee Stage Company
100 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902
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Meeting-planner FAQs for Knoxville
Common questions for booking corporate events in Knoxville, Tennessee.
What's the typical capacity range for theaters & performing arts venues in Knoxville?
One of the 13 theaters & performing arts venues on this page publishes room capacities: its largest room seats 240. Capacity also depends on layout — theater seating fits more than banquet rounds, and a room's largest number is its tightest one. Specify your guest count and event format in your quote and we'll surface the right matches.
Are catering and AV included in theaters & performing arts venues quotes?
It varies. Some Knoxville theaters & performing arts venues bundle in-house catering, AV, and event staff into the rental. Others operate venue-only and let you bring preferred vendors. Each listing notes its model when claimed; for un-claimed listings, ask in your quote and venues will detail what's included.
What do theaters & performing arts venues in Knoxville cost?
We don't print one. Not one of the 13 theaters & performing arts venues on this page publishes a rate to us, so any figure here would be invented. Venue pricing moves with the date, the day of the week, the headcount, and whether the room carries a food-and-beverage minimum, so the only real number is the one the venue quotes you. Send your date and guest count and up to 3 Knoxville venues reply with theirs.
Can I get parking, AV, accessibility, and other logistics info upfront?
Yes — these are standard items in any Knoxville venue quote. When you submit a quote request, mention any specific needs (wheelchair access, AV requirements, parking for X guests, valet, etc.) and venues will address each in their response.
What's the cancellation policy for theaters & performing arts venues in Knoxville?
Each venue sets its own, and we hold no contract terms for any of the theaters & performing arts venues on this page, so there is no deposit or refund figure for us to quote. Ask the venue in writing for the deposit amount, the payment schedule, and what is refundable at each point before your date, and get all three before you sign.
Do Knoxville theaters & performing arts venues accommodate hybrid (in-person + virtual) events?
Most modern Knoxville theaters & performing arts venues support hybrid setups with built-in livestreaming, dedicated bandwidth, and AV teams. If hybrid is essential to your event, mention it in your quote — venues will confirm AV capacity, bandwidth, and any related tech fees.
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