What should I expect or prepare for before my visit?
All venues now require patrons to be subject to a bag search and electronic wanding before entering the concert hall. No backpacks, weapons of any kind including pocket knives, or outside food or drink will be permitted. Please allow plenty of time to park downtown and go through security.
Knoxville Civic Auditorium has implemented a clear bag policy. Please review before attendance.
How do I get to the concert?
The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra performs in various venues located within Knoxville and the surrounding areas.
Tennessee Theater
The Moxley Carmicheal Masterworks Series concerts are performed in the Tennessee Theatre.
604 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN
(865) 684-1200
Bijou Theatre
The Chamber Classics Series concerts are performed in the Bijou Theater.
803 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN
(865) 522-0832
Civic Auditorium
The Knoxville News Sentinel Pops Series concerts are performed in the Civic Auditorium.
500 Howard Baker Ave, Knoxville, TN
(865) 215-8900
Elks Lodge
The Q Series concerts are performed at the Elks Lodge.
5600 Lonas Drive, Knoxville, TN
Knoxville Museum of Art
The Merchant & Gould Concertmaster Series concerts are performed at the Knoxville Museum of Art.
1050 World’s Fair Park Drive, Knoxville TN, 37916
Where can I park?
We have included a list below of parking options for each of the venues we perform at that.
Tennessee Theatre
State Street Garage (free after 6pm)
Locust Street Garage (free after 6pm)
Market Street Garage (free after 6pm)
Dwight Kessel Garage (free after 6pm)
On-street metered parking ($$)
Bijou Theatre
Market Street Garage (free on weekends)
Locust Street Garage (free on weekends)
Dwight Kessel Garage (free on weekends)
State Street Garage (free on weekends)**
On-street metered parking (free on weekends)
First Horizon Plaza Garage ($$)
**Chariots of Hire will provide free shuttle services before and after Chamber Classics performances from the State Street Garage. The shuttle will start operating at 1:30 p.m. and make continuous loops between the garage and the theatre until 2:30 p.m.
Civic Auditorium
Civic Auditorium Parking Garage ($$)
Elks Lodge
Venue parking lot (free)
Knoxville Museum of Art
KMA Parking Lot (free)
World’s Fair North Lot (free)
On-street metered parking ($$)
Want more parking options? All downtown parking lots can be found on the Downtown Knoxville website. The K.I.S.S. Caboose and Knoxville Trolley offer free rides in and around the downtown Knoxville area.
How long will the concert be?
Concert length varies, but most concerts are approximately two hours long with one 15-minute intermission.
What is the KSO’s accessibility plan?
The KSO strives to ensure that its services are accessible to people with disabilities. All venues where the KSO performs (Tennessee Theatre, Bijou Theatre, Civic Auditorium, Knoxville Museum of Art, and The Elks Lodge) are ADA compliant with lobby elevators (excluding the Civic Auditorium where all handicap accessible seating is on the main floor), ushers are available for assistance, assistive listening devices are available free of charge, accessible restrooms are present on all levels, and guide dogs are accommodated. Wheelchair-accessible seats are available for purchase online and over the phone at the KSO box office. The digital program book is accessible to all patrons and can be zoomed in to a large text format and is screen reader compatible.
If you have questions about a specific venue or other accessibility questions, please call the KSO box office at 865-291-3310.
How can I access the concert program?
The KSO offers a digital program for all events. It is easy to use, interactive, and accessible on mobile phones and tablets. PDF versions of the program, which can then be printed at home, can be accessed on the concert page closer to the day of the event.
Text “program” to 865-270-0091 to access our digital program book. Or visit https://audienceaccess.co/KSO to view the digital program on your desktop.
