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About Knoxville Civic Coliseum

Welcome to the Knoxville Civic Coliseum and Auditorium—a versatile, multi‑purpose venue in downtown Knoxville. Known for hosting concerts, circuses, Broadway shows, sports like Knoxville Ice Bears hockey, and family favorites such as Disney on Ice, this venue offers two distinct spaces: the Coliseum (arena) with up to 6,500 for concerts and the Auditorium (theatre) with up to 2,500 full capacity, including floor and balcony configurations. The venue’s formal name is General James White Memorial Civic Auditorium and Coliseum, and it remains a cornerstone of Knoxville’s live entertainment scene.

Whether you’re planning a big night out or a family event, we’ve got you covered with seating insights, parking details, transit options, and a curated list of nearby hotels and restaurants to make your visit easy and enjoyable.

For a smooth experience, secure your seats early, review the interactive seating maps for both the Coliseum and Auditorium on the KCAC site, and consider nearby hotel options within walking distance of downtown venues. If you’re attending on UT game day or a special touring show, we’ll help you navigate shuttle services and parking logistics so you can focus on the show.

Popular past performers and acts at the venue include Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, and Jimmy Buffett, along with touring circuses, Broadway productions, and the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. Local transit is robust, with Knoxville Area Transit lines 11, 16, 20, 22, 34, and other routes connecting the arena area, plus UT football game day shuttles coordinated by the venue.

Important details: address is 500 Howard Baker Jr Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915. On-site parking includes three garages with a total of about 2,500 spaces to accommodate event crowds. Plan your arrival with ample time for parking and security checks.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 500 Howard Baker Jr Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915.
  • Venue type: Multi‑purpose facility housing a Coliseum (arena) and an Auditorium (theatre).
  • Capacities: Coliseum up to 6,500 for concerts; Auditorium up to 2,500 (full house), with floor 1,344 and balcony configurations.
  • Parking: 2,500 total parking spaces across three on‑campus garages.
  • Seating chart: Interactive seating maps exist on the KCAC site to locate seats in both the Coliseum and Auditorium.
  • Transit: Public transit access via Knoxville Area Transit (bus lines 11, 16, 20, 22, 34, etc.) and football shuttle routes; UT game day shuttle details provided by the venue.
  • Nearby hotels: Several downtown hotels within walking distance, e.g., The Oliver Hotel, Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown, Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University, The Tennessean, Residence Inn Knoxville Downtown, etc.
  • Notable events: Hosts circuses, musicals, concerts, Knoxville Ice Bears hockey, Disney on Ice, Knoxville Symphony Orchestra performances; notable past performers include Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, and Jimmy Buffett.
  • Renamed/demolished: Not demolished; commonly known as Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum; formal name is General James White Memorial Civic Auditorium and Coliseum.