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

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ELF THE MUSICAL

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

Sponsored by East Tennessee Insurance November 3-4, 2025 • 7:00 PM  ELF The Musical, inspired by the hit film, is the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy, a young orphan child whose life is changed forever when he mistakenly crawls into Santa’s sack of toys one Christmas Eve. When he discovers he is human, Buddy embarks on

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ELF THE MUSICAL

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

Sponsored by East Tennessee Insurance November 3-4, 2025 • 7:00 PM  ELF The Musical, inspired by the hit film, is the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy, a young orphan child whose life is changed forever when he mistakenly crawls into Santa’s sack of toys one Christmas Eve. When he discovers he is human, Buddy embarks on

MANIA: The ABBA Tribute

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

MANIA: The ABBA Tribute Wednesday, November 5, 2025 • 7:30 pm Take A Chance On MANIA......and you won’t be disappointed! Mania: The ABBA Tribute has successfully toured every continent in the world and has played over 3,000 live concerts in over 35 countries. Recent highlights included a second run in London’s West End where the

Martin Center: Matthew West

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

Dubbed “one of Christian music’s most prolific singer-songwriters” (Billboard), Matthew West has notched 38 No.1 songs combined as an artist and songwriter and has been awarded RIAA Gold and Platinum certifications.  West is also a five-time GRAMMY nominee, NSAI’s 2022 Songwriter-Artist of the Year, ASCAP’s 2023 Golden Note Award recipient, ASCAP’s Songwriter of the Year recipient, and a multiple

Christmas with the Celts

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

Currently celebrating 14 years of successful national touring, Christmas with the Celts perform a wonderful combination of timeless ancient Irish Christmas Carols and lively Irish dance with modern contemporary songs but with Irish instrumentation. New Christmas hits, Celts originals and fresh Irish Dance tunes are added to the show each year so that no 2 years are

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

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

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet Monday, November 24, 2025 • 7:00 pm Share the joy of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet with family and friends. Give the gift of a spectacular holiday experience featuring an international cast, whimsical puppetry and opulent costumes and sets, hand-crafted by the finest artisans of Europe. Go back to a simpler time and make

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MEREDITH WILLSON’S THE MUSIC MAN

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

January 26-28, 2026 • 7:00 pm  There’s trouble in River City when a fast–talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. Meredith Wilson’s six–time, Tony Award–winning musical comedy The Music Man follows fast–talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boy’s band

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MEREDITH WILLSON’S THE MUSIC MAN

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

January 26-28, 2026 • 7:00 pm  There’s trouble in River City when a fast–talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. Meredith Wilson’s six–time, Tony Award–winning musical comedy The Music Man follows fast–talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boy’s band

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RIVERDANCE 30 – THE NEW GENERATION

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

February 17-18, 2026 • 7:00 pm  Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerizing choreography and breathtaking performances has left audiences in awe and established Riverdance as a global cultural sensation. To

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RIVERDANCE 30 – THE NEW GENERATION

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

February 17-18, 2026 • 7:00 pm  Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerizing choreography and breathtaking performances has left audiences in awe and established Riverdance as a global cultural sensation. To