
The 2026–27 KSO Pops Series delivers six unforgettable evenings of blockbuster music, iconic artists, and symphonic entertainment.
Saturdays at 8:00 pm | Knoxville Civic Auditorium

Download the 2026-27 Pops Concert Schedule
As a Pops subscriber, you will receive priority when ordering tickets for special events including:
Clayton Holiday Concert
Purchase tickets to the 40th annual Clayton Holiday Concert at a 20% discount any time.
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas: Film + Orchestra
Enjoy a Jim Carrey classic! Cindy Lou Who turns both Whoville and the Grinch’s world upside down, inside out and funny side up in her search for the true meaning of Christmas.
Classic Christmas: Handel’s Messiah
Handel’s “Messiah” sold out every year it has been featured on the Roy Cockrum Chamber Series. As a KSO subscriber, you can order your tickets before they go on sale to the general public.
Parking Savings
Add Civic Auditorium parking in advance for $7 per event (regularly $15 on the day of the performance).
Current subscribers receive a renewal packet by mail. If you would like to be a new subscriber to the Pops Series, please review the forms below for pricing and seating information and contact the KSO Box Office to complete your subscription. Call us at 865-291-3310 from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday or email at [email protected]
Download the 2026-27 Pops Series Renewal Form
Download the 2026-27 Pops Series Seating Chart
Download the Seating Chart for Classical Christmas: Handel’s Messiah
Download the Seating Chart for Clayton Holiday Concerts & How the Grinch Stole Christmas
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