Upcoming Events


From music festivals, racing, history, heritage, food and everything in between. Here's your guide.

  • An Evening with Jerry Greenfield of Ben & Jerry’s

    Among this year’s speakers is Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream. His best-selling book “Ben & Jerry’s Double-Dip: How to Run a Values-Led Business and Make Money, Too,” which he wrote with fellow Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen urges a values-led business that benefits communities. Greenfield will speak at 6:30 p.m.

  • Martin Center: Amy Grant

    Martin Center for the Arts 1320 W. State of Franklin, Johnson City, TN, United States

    RESCHEDULED Due to a bicycling accident that occurred last week, Amy Grant is postponing her Martin Center concert originally scheduled for Aug. 20. Following a brief hospitalization where she was treated for her injuries, doctors have ordered additional recovery time at home for Amy, which required the postponement of her tour dates for the month

  • Martin Center: Rend Collective

    JUST ANNOUNCED! Rend Collective Campfire: The 10th Anniversary Tour September 15, 2023 • 8:00 pm Northern Irish folk worship band, Rend Collective is bringing their 10th Anniversary Tour to the Martin Center on September 15. Tickets go on sale to the public this Friday, July 28, at 10 am! BUY TICKETS

  • Martin Center: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder

    Martin Center for the Arts 1320 W. State of Franklin, Johnson City, TN, United States

    You know “Christmas Time’s A Coming” when 15-time GRAMMY winner and Country Music Hall of Fame member Ricky Skaggs and his ace backing band Kentucky Thunder play in their refreshing acoustic style all your favorite Christmas songs in this delightful tour along with a few of their special friends. This heartwarming show features a reason to listen to the

  • ZZ Top

    Martin Center for the Arts 1320 W. State of Franklin, Johnson City, TN, United States

    “That Little Ol’ Band From Texas” has been at it for well over a half century, delivering rock, blues and boogie on the road and in the studio to millions of devoted fans. With iconography as distinctive as their sound, ZZ TOP is virtually synonymous with beards, hotrod cars, spinning guitars and that magic keychain, all of

  • Martin Center for the Arts: Three Dog Night

    Martin Center for the Arts 1320 W. State of Franklin, Johnson City, TN, United States

    Three Dog Night February 2, 2024 • 8:00 pm Legendary band, THREE DOG NIGHT, now in its 5th decade, claims some of the most astonishing statistics in popular music. In the years 1969 through 1974, no other group achieved more top 10 hits, moved more records, or sold more concert tickets than THREE DOG NIGHT. THREE DOG

  • Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour

    Martin Center for the Arts 1320 W. State of Franklin, Johnson City, TN, United States

    Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour! March 7, 2024 • 6:00 pm Blippi is coming to Johnson City for the ultimate curiosity adventure in Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour! So, come on! Dance, sing, and learn with Blippi and special guest Meekah as they discover what makes different cities unique and special. Will there be monster

  • Martin Center for the Arts: A Tribute to Abba

    Martin Center for the Arts 1320 W. State of Franklin, Johnson City, TN, United States

    The Concert: A Tribute To ABBA continues to be the top ABBA tribute group in the world, dazzling all who see with their fantastic performance while playing the most iconic hits from ABBA, including “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S,” “Money, Money, Money,” “The Winner Takes All,” “Waterloo,” “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme,” and “Dancing Queen.” Many critics agree, The Concert: A

  • NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

    Martin Center for the Arts 1320 W. State of Franklin, Johnson City, TN, United States

    NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet Tuesday, November 26 • 7:00 pm Give the gift of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet! to the whole family. Celebrate America’s favorite Christmas tradition with an international all-star cast that blends world class ballet with whimsical puppets, lavish costumes and stunning acrobatics! Share the tradition of pure Holiday magic and Tchaikovsky’s timeless score