Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre
Events at this venue
United States Air Force Band of Mid-America: Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble
⚠️ This performance is SOLD OUT ⚠️ Tickets are required for entry. Please note: Tickets are general admission (no seat selection) and limited to 4 per household. The Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble is a group of 18 professional enlisted musicians whose repertoire ranges from traditional big band jazz to bebop and swing, to modern […]
Orchestra at Maryville College and MC Community Chorus: “Movies and Mozart”
The Orchestra at Maryville College, under the direction of Dr. Ace Edewards, and the MC Community Chorus, under the direction of Dr. Dwight Dockery, will present a fall concert, “Movies and Mozart” on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Clayton Center for the Arts’ Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre. The concert will […]
Southern Nights Comedy Tour ft. Mary Ryan Brown and Landon Bryant
Get ready for a night of big laughs and sharp Southern storytelling as Landon Bryant and Mary Ryan Brown bring the Southern Nights Comedy Tour to the stage. Mary Ryan Brown brings her own fearless perspective to the stage. With razor-sharp wit and hilarious takes on relationships, family life, and Southern culture, she has become […]
Tartanband Fall Concert
The Tartanband, directed by Dr. Eric Simpson, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Bands, will present a fall concert at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, in the Clayton Center for the Arts’ Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre. The concert is free and open to the public.
MC3 Band Fall Concert
The MC3 Band, under the direction of Jay Romines, will present a fall concert at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2026, in the Clayton Center for Arts’ Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre. The concert is free and open to the public.
Maryville College “A Highland Christmas” Concert
The Community Chorus, Concert Choir, Small Choral Ensembles, and Youth Choirs will join to present “A Highland Christmas” at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2026. The concert will feature special guest, the Rich Mountain Celtic Band, under the direction of Heather Duncan. This festive program will celebrate the Christmas traditions of both the American […]
Mission of Hope: Keyboards at Christmas
Keyboards at Christmas brings together talented musicians and performers from across East Tennessee to celebrate the music of the holidays as a benefit for Mission of Hope, a local charity that provides assistance and resources to families in rural Appalachia. The beautifully decorated stage will be filled with six grand pianos, and the performers include pianists, […]
The Holiday Fuss Tour: The Young Fables & Liz Longley
Nashville-based singer-songwriter Liz Longley is taking her music on the road this holiday season for a very special first-ever Christmas tour. Known for her stop-you-in-your-tracks voice and deeply personal songwriting, Liz is embarking on this journey in support of her forthcoming EP, The Holiday Fuss - a collection of original songs that capture the warmth, […]
Appalachian Ballet Company: The Nutcracker
Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with Appalachian Ballet Company’s The Nutcracker, presented as part of ABC’s 55th Anniversary Season. This beloved full-length classical ballet features live music by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, beautiful sets and scenery, lavish costumes, talented guest artists, and accomplished dancers, creating a timeless holiday tradition for audiences of all […]
A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland
“Jingle Jigs, Reels a Treat.” Ken Longworth – The Newcastle Herald Direct from its Off-Broadway Season, the A Taste of Ireland Company presents its holiday spectacular, A Celtic Christmas. Prepare to be enchanted with some of the world’s finest Irish dancers and musicians bringing the spirit of Christmas to life, in a show that will […]
Marty Manous
Public On-Sale: Wednesday, November 18 at 10AM Members Presale Available NOW! Join Today. Marty Manous - is a blues rock powerhouse, delivering soul-shredding guitar riffs and raw, heartfelt vocals that channel the spirit of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Johnson, Joe Bonamassa and The Allman Brothers. With a career spanning gritty dive bars to festival stages, Marty’s […]
A Tribute Night to the Eagles
EVENT UPDATE: This performance, which was originally set for Friday, Sept 25, has been rescheduled to a matinee showing at 3PM on Sunday, February 7, 2027. All original purchases will be honored and remain valid for the new show date. Get ready for a night of legendary California rock. A spectacular tribute to Eagles is […]
Balsam Range
Public On-Sale: Wednesday, December 16 at 10AM Members Presale Available NOW! Join Today. Closing in on 20 years together, bluegrass powerhouse Balsam Range continues charging headlong toward the horizon. Heading into 2026, the group—Caleb Smith (guitar, vocals), Tim Surrett (bass, dobro, vocals), Alan Bibey (mandolin, vocals), and Marc Pruett (banjo)—is preparing to release new music […]
The Kingston Trio
Public On-Sale: Wednesday, January 13 at 10AM Members Presale Available NOW! Join Today. The Kingston Trio is an American folk and pop music band that emerged from San Francisco's North Beach club scene in 1957. With their unique sound and rich tradition of American folk music, the Trio quickly rose to fame during the late […]
Appalachian Ballet Company: Cinderella
Join Appalachian Ballet Company for Cinderella, a timeless love story filled with humor, romance, magic, and a little bit of sparkle. Presented as part of ABC’s 55th Anniversary Season, this classic ballet brings the beloved fairytale to life with elegant dancing, charming characters, beautiful costumes, and the unforgettable transformation of an ordinary evening into something […]
Steep Canyon Rangers
Public On-Sale: Wednesday, February 17 at 10AM Members Presale Available NOW! Join Today. Steep Canyon Rangers arrive at a moment of renewal and reaffirmation with Next Act, their 15th studio album set to be released May 22, 2026. The record represents a conscious tightening of focus: a return to the bluegrass foundations that first bound […]