Since opening in 1909, the Bijou Theatre has always allowed Black patrons to attend shows. But for years they were relegated to the second balcony, high and away from white attendees.

Black patrons at the Bijou Theatre were relegated to the second balcony, high and away from white attendees. Modern employees of the Bijou, which has been fully integrated since the 1960s, are now ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — It's time to celebrate because The Bijou Theatre is turning 115! Knoxville's cultural jewel has entertained the city for over a century. The theater started as The Lamar House.

There’s a Parton family reunion happening at the Bijou this week, and only a few friends were invited – plus a handful of Knoxville police officers working security nearby. The details of the ...

An exhibit at the Bijou Theatre will soon give people the chance to see works done by a fine art painter whose work features different figures throughout the Knoxville community. According to a ...

Updated: Mar 7, 2025 / 11:28 AM EST KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Rising country star Emily Ann Roberts is playing two shows at the Bijou Theatre in November after the first one sold out in record time.

Emily Ann Roberts loves Knoxville and Knoxville loves its rising country star. The homegrown singer-songwriter is adding a second show at the Bijou Theatre this fall due to popular demand.

The Knoxville Community Band will host its annual Christmas concert this Sunday, Dec. 3, at the Bijou Theatre. Admission is free.

Knoxville returned the favor when 600 people gathered at the venue to celebrate and say goodbye to Bugg, who has retired at age 65 after roughly 17 years as general manager of the Tennessee and ...