Events
Looking for things to do in Johnson City? Browse upcoming local events, live music, festivals, family-friendly activities and more happening throughout the city.
Looking for things to do in Johnson City? Browse upcoming local events, live music, festivals, family-friendly activities and more happening throughout the city.
The Black Jacket Symphony performs Def Leppard’s album “Hysteria” live in its entirety, followed by a set of the band’s greatest hits. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Ticket information is available from the ETSU Martin Center. Event details: https://www.etsu.edu/martin-center/events-tickets/infopages/bjsdefleppard.php
The Jericho Shrine Circus presents its Sunday evening performance at Freedom Hall Civic Center Arena. The show includes circus acts and family entertainment; ticket information and current show policies are available from the organizer. Event details: https://visitjohnsoncitytn.com/event/jericho-shrine-circus/2026-09-27/2/
ETSU’s Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Concert Band open the season with a performance in the Martin Center’s ETSU Foundation Grand Hall under faculty conductors. Check the ETSU calendar for current concert information. Event details: https://www.etsu.edu/calendar/
Johnson City Brewing Company hosts an Oktoberfest celebration at its Walnut Street location with food, beer and activities. Ticket packages include admission, food and beverages; check the organizer for current ticket details and availability. Event details: https://visitjohnsoncitytn.com/event/2nd-annual-oktoberfest-at-walnut/
The Temptations and The Four Tops bring their Motown catalogues to the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts. Check the venue’s official event page for tickets and current event policies. Event details: https://visitjohnsoncitytn.com/event/the-temptations-and-the-four-tops/
Catchfire Collective performs a chamber-music program at the ETSU Martin Center’s Powell Recital Hall. The ensemble features flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano and percussion. Check ETSU for current recital information. Event details: https://visitjohnsoncitytn.com/event/catchfire-collective-guest-artist-recital/
ETSU’s wind ensembles present a combined concert at the Martin Center for the Arts. Check the university or venue calendar for program and ticket information. Event details: https://visitjohnsoncitytn.com/event/combined-wind-ensembles-concert/
The ETSU Orchestra presents its fall concert at the Martin Center for the Arts, featuring orchestral works performed by university student musicians under faculty direction. The event is ticketed; check ETSU for current program and ticket information. Event details: https://visitjohnsoncitytn.com/event/orchestra-fall-concert/