Seating chart
Auditorium seated-pit and general-admission-pit configurations
Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: Knoxville Civic Auditorium & Coliseum (opens in a new tab)Source checked Oct 27, 2026
About this venue
Knoxville Civic Auditorium is the theater beside the Civic Coliseum, with orchestra and balcony seating and changing pit layouts. Check the Auditorium chart, plan main-floor accessible seats when needed, and bring a clear bag and card.
Photo details
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Knoxville Civic Auditorium — city photograph of the auditorium during an event, 2017.
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Event-day answers for Knoxville Civic Auditorium
- BagCheck the ruleOfficial policy linked below
- ParkSee optionsThe venue campus has three garages with about 2,500 spaces
- ArriveCheck door timeUse your ticket’s doors or check-in time
- Get thereUse 500 Howard Baker JrCheck the service and last return trip
FanProof verdictAt Knoxville Civic Auditorium, choose main-floor accessible seating if you need to avoid stairs: the Auditorium Balcony has no elevator access. The nearby Coliseum’s all-floor elevators do not serve this Balcony. Accessible parking is in the three adjacent garages, and the facility takes cards rather than cash.
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What do you need to know?
Getting inBag rules, screening and your event
Bags & entry
Clear bags up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches, a one-gallon resealable clear bag or a small clutch up to 4.5 × 6.5 inches are shown as approved. Backpacks, ordinary purses, duffels, diaper bags and camera cases are shown as prohibited. Ask the venue about medical/childcare needs before arrival; all bags are searched.
Events, tickets & arrival timeline
Your event day
Travel time
- 5:45 PMLeave30 minutes to get there, then into the gates by your arrival time.
- 6:15 PMArrivePlanning estimate: 45 minutes before start. Check your ticket for doors and check-in times.
- 7:00 PMStartListed start time. Doors usually open earlier; check your ticket.
- AfterGetting homeCheck your ride or last train home
Times are in the venue's local time.
- Venue details
- Venue typeTheaterCapacityNot publishedno reliable fixed total in the reviewed venue record; event configuration may vary
- Upcoming Shows
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Check official venue information ↗Plan a visit
Getting thereArrival timing, parking, transit and getting home
Localtime
When to arrive
Doors typically open one hour before the scheduled event, subject to the show. The current owner lists box-office sales Thursday/Friday 10 a.m.–3 p.m. in the Coliseum lobby; those sales hours are separate from Auditorium audience doors.
Transit & the journey home
Use 500 Howard Baker Jr. Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915 and confirm the Auditorium entrance. The campus has three garages; accessible parking is in Garages A/C and the designated south-side lot across from Garage B. Do not follow promoter loading-dock directions as a public entrance.
Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.
Parking
Parking At A Glance
- What to do
- Accessible parking is available in Garages A/C and the designated lot south of Howard Baker Jr. Boulevard across from Garage B. Check current entrance signs and availability. UT football park-and-ride is a separate $30 service, not a normal Auditorium concert-parking rate.
- Best option
- The venue campus has three garages with about 2,500 spaces. The current owner lists $20 event parking and $15 for Ice Bears/KSO, subject to change. Use the rate for your actual Auditorium event and bring an accepted card; admission does not reserve a garage space.
- Avoid
- RV parking is no longer available at KCAC under the current parking page. Do not apply UT football shuttle schedules or promoter bus/loading-dock instructions to an Auditorium show; use your own event’s garage and audience entrance.
Location
500 Howard Baker Jr. Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915
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Seats & views
Accessibility
The Auditorium balcony has no elevator access; accessible seats are on the main floor. Arrange suitable seating through 865-215-8999 before buying. Accessible parking is in Garages A/C and the designated south-side lot across from Garage B. Listening devices are available from the box office or guest services; interpreter requests require at least 14 business days.
Find your section
Seating maps & views
Match the layout to your event before choosing seats. Stage position, floor seating, standing areas, and available sections can change.
Real photos from the seats
Browse Knoxville Civic Auditorium photos by section and compare the sightlines, railings, and stage views. Check the event and photo date; zoom can make the stage look closer.
View seat photos on A View From My Seat (opens in a new tab)Auditorium seated-pit and general-admission-pit configurations
Event example: for Chris Tomlin for reference only
Seating chart
Event example: for Chris Tomlin for reference only
Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: Ticketmaster (opens in a new tab)Source checked Oct 4, 2026
Seating & atmosphere notes
Inside the Venue At A Glance
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MixedVerified arrival point
500 Howard Baker Jr Drive is the verified venue address in the current Ticketmaster record. Varies per event, but parking garage located onsite.
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MixedCurrent event inventory
Varies per show The event page is the source for the room, seating format, and doors.
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PositiveAccessibility check
Available to purchase online, phone or at box office. 10:00AM-5:00PM Monday-Friday Event Days varies
Inside the venuePayment, water and the atmosphere
Payment
Concessions, the box office and parking are cashless. The owner graphic lists Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay; parking separately specifies cards. Bring an accepted card and confirm any vendor-specific exception.
Water & drinks
Bottles, cans and outside food are prohibited under the owner’s event policy. No general empty-bottle exception is published in the reviewed guidance. Confirm medically necessary items with the venue before arrival; the building has no ordinary re-entry.
The experience
- Best for: Knoxville Civic Auditorium has orchestra and two balcony levels, with either a seated or general-admission pit. Compare the Auditorium chart with your show; the adjacent Civic Coliseum has a different seating layout.
- Watch out for: The Auditorium balcony has no elevator access. Purchase main-floor accessible seating in advance if needed. Bring a compliant clear bag and an accepted card: concessions, box office and parking are cashless, and ordinary re-entry is prohibited.
Why It Works
- ✓-No weapons -No outside food or beverage -Bags subject to be checked
Details to verify
- ×Varies per show
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