You got a guy™ for venue tickets

The Furnace Tickets

Now selling

Upcoming Events at The Furnace

Loading current ticket availability

The venue

About The Furnace

Welcome to The Furnace, a flexible, mid-size performance space inside Knoxville's Emporium Center. Designed to host music, theatre, dance, and immersive art experiences, The Furnace aims to accommodate approximately the best available price guests in the relevant spaces. Located at 100 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902, with a box office anticipated on West Jackson Avenue, this space adapts to a variety of performances while keeping the venue intimate and engaging.

Whether you’re planning a concert, a dance recital, a theatrical showcase, or an immersive art installation, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and plan your visit in downtown Knoxville.

Downtown Knoxville offers plentiful parking, frequent transit, and convenient nearby lodging and dining. The Furnace is part of the Emporium Center’s renovation, maintaining its role as a versatile cultural hub in the heart of the city. For a seamless experience, check parking options like the Jackson Ave Lot or Crowne Plaza Garage, and consider lodging at the Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown, all within easy reach of the venue. When you’re ready to attend, we’ll help you get the tickets and make the plan straightforward and stress-free.

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 200–250 seats for The Furnace (planned main performance space).
  • Address: The Emporium Center, 100 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902; box office expected on West Jackson Avenue.
  • Venue type: mid-size, multi-use performing-arts space integrated into Knoxville’s Emporium Center (arts center).
  • Seating chart: no public seating-chart published yet; Emporium Center floor plans indicate flexible spaces with around 200 seated capacity in the relevant spaces.
  • Parking: downtown Knoxville parking is plentiful; nearby Jackson Ave Lot and street/garage options (e.g., Crowne Plaza Garage).
  • Transit: Knoxville Area Transit Route 1 Downtown Connector runs frequently (about every 15 minutes); KAT network recently updated (Downtown rerouting and frequent service).
  • Nearby hotels: Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown (Gay Street); nearby parking/garages (e.g., Crowne Plaza Garage).
  • Notable events: planned to host mid-size music/theatre/dance and immersive-art experiences (e.g., Van Gogh immersive experiences).
  • Status: The Furnace is a renovation project within the Emporium Center; no demolition or renaming indicated.