Bijou Theatre

06/16/2026

Get on the bus! 🌹⚡️ Cosmic Charlie is bringing your favorite Grateful Dead tunes to celebrate Jerry Garcia’s birthday on August 1. Tickets on sale this Friday at 10AM ET

👀 Want early access? Presale starts tomorrow at 10AM ET – register for the presale at the link in Stories

06/16/2026

JUST ANNOUNCED 🎤
Jim Norton is bringing his hilarious stand-up to the Bijou on August 21. Tickets on sale this Friday at 10AM ET

👀 Want early access? Presale starts tomorrow at 10AM ET – register for the presale at the link in Stories

06/12/2026

The magic of live performance is for everyone. 💙

We're proud to announce that the Bijou Theatre is now a KultureCity Sensory Inclusive venue, helping make the arts more accessible for guests with sensory needs. This is just one more step in our ongoing commitment to creating a welcoming experience for all.

A special thank you to South Arts for their generous support in making this program possible!

06/12/2026

🔔SHOW UPDATE An Evening with Cowboy Junkies is SOLD OUT! For those lucky folks attending Saturday’s sold-out show, get ready for an unforgettable evening. Doors open at 7PM, and the music begins at 8PM.

Didn't snag a ticket? Stay tuned for more incredible shows coming to the Bijou Theatre.

See you Saturday!

06/11/2026

Big news! 🎭✨ Thanks to additional grant funding, Summer Stages: The Bijou Broadway R***e now has 15 additional scholarship opportunities available for teens ages 13–18.

Students will train with theater professionals in Broadway songs, choreography, improv, audition prep, and more before a showcase on the historic Bijou stage.

Spots are limited – apply today at knoxbijou.org.

Supported by the Tennessee Arts Commission.

06/11/2026

06/10/2026

Did you know?💡 The Bijou once operated as an adult movie house.

In 1935, a Paramount Pictures subsidiary leased the theatre for second-run films, and by 1965 it had transitioned into the “Bijou Art Theatre,” showing adult movies before eventually returning to its roots as a performing arts venue.

06/10/2026

They’re back! 🪕✨ Rising Appalachia Music returns to the Bijou on October 10 for another unforgettable night of folk. Tickets on sale this Friday at 10AM ET

👀 Want early access? Presale starts now – register at the link in Stories

06/09/2026

What a night. ✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Bijou Jubilee! From the music and food to the laughter and dancing on Gay Street, it was a beautiful celebration of that makes Knoxville such a special place to call home.

Your support helps preserve the Bijou Theatre for generations to come. We're so grateful to everyone who attended, sponsored, volunteered, performed, and helped make this unforgettable evening such a smash.

We can’t wait to do it again next year. 💙

06/08/2026

Take us back!

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