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About Knoxville Civic Auditorium

The Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum sits at the heart of downtown Knoxville, TN, offering flexible spaces for concerts, ice shows, sports, circuses, plays, musicals, and touring shows. With a combined capacity accommodating large crowds and intimate performances, this venue is a versatile destination for a wide range of events. Whether you’re here for a big-name concert in the Coliseum or a more intimate show in the Auditorium, we’ve got you covered with practical details, parking guidance, transit tips, and nearby hotel and dining options to fit your plans.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 500 Howard Baker Jr. Ave., Knoxville, TN 37915.
  • Capacities: Coliseum up to 6,500; Auditorium up to 2,500 (full house); Auditorium Floor 1,344; First Balcony 538; Second Balcony 476; Orchestra 96.
  • Parking: 2,500 on-site parking spaces across three garages; on-site event parking typically $15; UT football game days have a $25 park‑and‑ride option.
  • Seating/chart: Coliseum features a 106×198‑foot arena floor with a moveable stage and flexible seating configurations for concerts, ice shows and sports.
  • Transit: Downtown Knoxville offers KAT (Knoxville Area Transit); Route 1 Downtown Connector is fare-free and runs about every 15 minutes; several garages are within walking distance.
  • Nearby hotels: Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown (about 0.27 miles), The Oliver Hotel (about 0.39 miles), Hilton Knoxville (about 0.43 miles), Crowne Plaza Knoxville (about 0.46 miles), Holiday Inn Downtown Worlds Fair Park (about 0.58 miles).
  • Notable events: home to the Knoxville Ice Bears; has hosted circuses, plays, musicals, symphonies and major touring shows; notable moments include George Jones' final concert in 2013 and Randy Rhoads' last show in 1982.