The sun might be shining longer these days, but it just means Nightfall is just around the corner — Chattanooga’s annual free summer concert series, that is.
This beloved festival will make its return to Miller Park and Plaza on Fridays a little earlier than usual this year, starting on May 2 + will run 10 weeks, ending on July 4 — five weeks shorter than last year.
So, here’s how to make the most out of your time when visiting this rain-or-shine event.
- Meet the lineup — pro tip: Click on the artist’s photo to hear a music sample
- Adults 21+ can enjoy Nightfall Happy Hour from 6 to 7 p.m. and bulk discount beer tickets will be available (which are valid for the whole season)
- Shop from 25 vendors in Miller Park each week starting at 6 p.m. + kiddos can enjoy inflatables and games
- Save the date for the final show which will begin at 5 p.m., featuring more music + activities
- Take note of what you can and can’t bring + parking
Bonus: Market vendors + food truck vendors can apply online to be a part of the festivities.
We also recommend the May 16 show featuring the Road to Nightfall winner and runner-up. New to this year, the winner will not only get a spot at Miller Plaza but will also headline Highland Park Porchfest + record with Deadbird Studio and Yellow Racket Records.
Pro tip: Keep an eye on Facebook as the competition goes through the preliminary rounds starting Thursday, April 3 to see who could snag center stage.
Do we have your feet tappin’ yet? How about we play you some oldies, and take a look through some of the festival’s history.
- 1988-1991 | John Prine + Dave Mason (who played with Fleetwood Mac and Traffic)
- 1997 | Barenaked Ladies
- 2004 | Janis Ian
- 2005 | The Black Keys
- 2009 | Dr. Dog
- 2014 | Houndmouth
- 2023 | The Red Clay Strays
