The Riverbend Festival, often known as Riverbend, was a well-known yearly music festival that began in June 1982 as a five-night festival in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The festival has grown over the years to the current nine-night run, and it now ranks in the top 10% of all American festivals. Riverbend has also received numerous national awards from the International Festivals and Events Association, including eight in 2007. Riverbend’s popularity has grown over the years, and it now attracts over 650,000 visitors from all over Tennessee, the Southeast, the United States, and other nations. Individual nights can attract upwards of 80,000 people. The festival takes its name from a bend in the Tennessee River.

The Festival was officially canceled in 2020 due to the Covid outbreak.
Each year, over a hundred acts, both well-known and new, converge on different stages along the Tennessee River to perform a variety of music, including classic rock, country, urban, and bluegrass, as well as jam bands. The Coca-Cola Platform, a barge that has been turned into a full-size music stage, hosts headlining acts every night. The barge floats close to the water’s edge, opposite a massive collection of amphitheater seats constructed into a hillside. Other stages are sponsored by major local and national firms such as Covista Communications, Unum, and Budweiser across the riverfront area.

People with special scannable wristbands are admitted, which can be purchased for a discounted price in southeast Tennessee and north Georgia in the weeks preceding up to the festival or for a standard charge at the gate. People with collectible Riverbend Pins were formerly granted admission. Except for the Bessie Smith Strut, a wristband grants entrance for one or all nights of the event. Tokens are used to purchase concessions, and numerous street vendors set up food and souvenir stands.

200 Riverfront Pkwy
Chattanooga, TN 37402
+1 423-756-2211

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Riverbend Festival

On Saturdays at Riverfront Nights in Chattanooga, there is free music on the water. Let’s gather at Ross’s Landing for a night of live music under the stars from some of Chattanooga’s most dynamic and talented musicians!

Each week, we’ll have a different food and beverage vendor on site, but attendees are welcome to bring their own coolers and snacks. Pets are welcome and arriving early is recommended.

201 Riverfront Pkwy
Chattanooga, TN 37402
+1 423-756-2211

For more information visit Riverfront Nights

The 3 Sisters Bluegrass Festival, which began in 2007, brings some of the biggest stars in contemporary and traditional bluegrass to Ross’s Landing. Ricky Skaggs, the Brothers Comatose, Twisted Pine, The Del McCoury Band, Chatham County Line, Missy Raines, Fireside Collective, and more will perform at this one-of-a-kind event in 2021. Concessions will be provided for beer, food, and non-alcoholic beverages.

Ross’s Landing 37402
Chattanooga, TN, US

For more information visit Three Sisters Bluegrass Festival

The annual Moon River Music Festival, founded in 2014 by singer Drew Holcomb, is an exciting, family-friendly two-day event that celebrates Tennessee’s music and culture. Moon River, which began in Holcomb’s birthplace of Memphis, has developed into a significant and well-liked institution in the Tennessee region. Moon River, now in its fifth year, will be held at Chattanooga’s lovely Coolidge Park for the second year in a row, continuing its acclaimed heritage of providing uniquely curated music lineups and community focused activities to the region.

Coolidge Park
150 River St
Chattanooga, TN

For more information visit Moon River Festival