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Bijou Theatre

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Bijou Theatre is a theater at 803 S. Gay St.. Weapons of any kind, including pocketknives; outside food and beverages; smoking of any kind, including e-cigarettes; illegal substances; professional or flash photography, tripods, selfie-sticks; backpacks, bags, oversized purses, etc. are prohibited at the venue.

Bijou Theatre auditorium and stage in Knoxville
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FanProof verdictChoose lower-level accessible seating at Knoxville’s Bijou if you cannot use stairs: there is no elevator to the Balcony. The Republic pay lot is next door on Cumberland; the theater operates cashless concessions, so bring a card or supported digital payment.

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Getting inBag rules, screening and your event

Bags & entry

Weapons of any kind, including pocketknives; outside food and beverages; smoking of any kind, including e-cigarettes; illegal substances; professional or flash photography, tripods, selfie-sticks; backpacks, bags, oversized purses, etc. are prohibited at the venue. For most events, children aged 2 and up will require a ticket. Children under age 2 that will not be occupying a seat do not need to purchase a ticket. Most events held at the Bijou Theatre are appropriate for all ages.

Events, tickets & arrival timeline

Your event day

Travel time
  1. 1:45 PM
    Leave30 minutes to get there, then into the gates by your arrival time.
  2. 2:15 PMArrivePlanning estimate: 45 minutes before start. Check your ticket for doors and check-in times.
  3. 3:00 PMStartListed start time. Doors usually open earlier; check your ticket.
  4. AfterGetting homeCheck your ride or last train home

Times are in the venue's local time.

Venue details
Venue typeTheater
CapacityNot publishedno reliable fixed total in the reviewed venue record; event configuration may vary
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Transit & the journey home

Use the entrance at 803 S. Gay St., Knoxville, TN 37902.

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Parking

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Parking At A Glance

Best option
Several parking lots and on-street metered spaces are located within walking distance of the Bijou Theatre. The closest parking is a pay lot, Republic Parking, next to the venue on Cumberland.

Location

803 S. Gay St.

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Seats & views

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Inside the Venue At A Glance

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Current event inventory

For most events, children aged 2 and up will require a ticket. Children under age 2 that will not be occupying a seat do not need to purchase a ticket. Most events held at the Bijou Theatre are appropriate for all ages. The event page is the source for the room, seating format, and doors.

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Positive

Accessibility check

The Bijou Theatre has ADA seating in the lower level only. The venue does not have an elevator to the balcony level. For more information, please call the Bijou Theatre at 865-522-0832. Bijou Theatre doors typically open one hour prior to showtime and tickets can be purchased at Will Call. Advance tickets can be purchased from the Tennessee Theatre Box Office during business hours

Inside the venuePayment, water and the atmosphere

Water & drinks

Weapons of any kind, including pocketknives; outside food and beverages; smoking of any kind, including e-cigarettes; illegal substances; professional or flash photography, tripods, selfie-sticks; backpacks, bags, oversized purses, etc. are prohibited at the venue.

The experience

  • Watch out for: Weapons of any kind, including pocketknives; outside food and beverages; smoking of any kind, including e-cigarettes; illegal substances; professional or flash photography, tripods, selfie-sticks; backpacks, bags, oversized purses, etc. are prohibited at the venue.
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803 S. Gay St. · Knoxville, TN

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Weapons of any kind, including pocketknives; outside food and beverages; smoking of any kind, including e-cigarettes; illegal substances; professional or flash photography, tripods, selfie-sticks; backpacks, bags, oversized purses, etc. are prohibited at the venue. For most events, children aged 2 and up will require a ticket. Children under age 2 that will not be occupying a seat do not need to purchase a ticket. Most events held at the Bijou Theatre are appropriate for all ages.

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Destination
Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay St. · Knoxville, TN.
Transit
Use the entrance at 803 S. Gay St., Knoxville, TN 37902.
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This guide does not yet establish Bijou Theatre’s accessible seating or step-free entrance. Ask the venue about the exact seat, entrance and route before buying.

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Weapons of any kind, including pocketknives; outside food and beverages; smoking of any kind, including e-cigarettes; illegal substances; professional or flash photography, tripods, selfie-sticks; backpacks, bags, oversized purses, etc. are prohibited at the venue.

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Use the entrance at 803 S. Gay St., Knoxville, TN 37902. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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