Bijou Theatre

The Bijou Theatre serves to enhance the cultural and economic development of Knoxville by providing all-inclusive access to the arts and creating a sense of place through historic preservation. The Bijou Theatre is one of East Tennessee's oldest and most revered performance venues, opening in 1909, as part of the Lamar House Hotel, one of the oldes... t buildings in Knoxville. Praised by The New York Times as "one of the best sounding rooms in this country," the Bijou offers a clear stage view and aural excellence from every seat. The building also houses the acclaimed Bistro Restaurant as well as the Theatre offices. Music, vaudeville, opera, comedy and more have all been performed on the historic stage throughout the years hosting, among others, Joan Baez, The Ramones, Public Enemy, Richard Thompson, Bob Weir, St. Vincent, The xx and comedian Aziz Ansari.Read More