Welcome to the Bijou Theatre in downtown Knoxville, a historic performing arts venue seating up to 755 guests depending on the event configuration. Home to the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, Knoxville Opera, UT Opera, and GO! Contemporary Dance Works, the Bijou hosts a diverse slate of performances—from classical concerts to modern shows. Whether you’re catching a symphony or a fresh theater production, we’re here to help you secure your seats with ease and find convenient parking and nearby place to stay and dine.

Below you’ll find practical details on seating options, parking, transit, and local hotels and restaurants to make your night in Knoxville seamless. For interactive seating, you can view charts on Ticketmaster or SeatGeek when you’re ready to pick your seats.

Pro tip: downtown Knoxville offers convenient walkability between venues, hotels, and eateries. The closest pay lot is across Cumberland Avenue, with garages at State Street, Market Square, and Locust Street that are often free after 6pm on weekdays and all weekend. Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) serves the area with multiple routes; check the KAT site for schedules. For a comfortable stay, consider hotels within walking distance such as Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown at 530 S Gay St. We’ve highlighted affiliate hotel and restaurant partners to help you plan a great evening near the Bijou Theatre.

If you’re curious about the venue’s history, the Bijou has roots dating back to Wells Bijou Theatre and Bijou Art Theatre and was renovated and reopened in 2005 after a period of closure. Today, it remains a vital cultural hub in Knoxville’s downtown arts scene.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Address: 803 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
Capacity: 755 seated (venue-wide; varies by event configuration)
Venue type: Historic theatre / performing arts venue in downtown Knoxville
Seating chart: interactive seating charts available on Ticketmaster and SeatGeek for events at Bijou Theatre
Parking: multiple downtown lots; closest pay lot across Cumberland; garages (State Street, Market Square, Locust Street) often free after 6pm on weekdays and all weekend
Transit: served by Knoxville Area Transit (KAT); routes and schedules available on KAT site
Nearby hotels: Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown (530 S Gay St) and other downtown hotels within walking distance
Notable events: home to Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, Knoxville Opera, UT Opera, GO! Contemporary Dance Works; historically hosted a wide range of performers
Renamed/demolished: not demolished; historically known as Wells Bijou Theatre and Bijou Art Theatre; reopened as Bijou Theatre (closed 1975–2005 before revival)