The Nativity Pageant of Knoxville
Attendees experience a community performance depicting the Nativity that begins in darkness. Special music precedes the pageant, setting the stage for the presentation. Seating throughout the coliseum is open to visitors of all ages.
Dec 12 – Dec 14, 2026
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Admission is free; seating is open. Coliseum parking is $5 per car, card only.
Hours
Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13: 3pm; Monday, December 14: 7pm. Special music begins 30 minutes before the pageant.
Ages
Children of all ages are welcome.
Neighborhood
Downtown Knoxville
Parking
The Coliseum charges $5 per car for parking; card only.
Accessibility
Part of Section AA is reserved for the deaf and hearing impaired for the Sunday and Monday performances.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Arrive early, because seating is open and the pageant starts in darkness, which makes finding seats difficult once it begins.
- Get there in time for the special music, which starts 30 minutes before each performance.
- Bring a card for parking, because the Coliseum charges per car and takes card payments only.
- Choose the Sunday or Monday performance if you need the seating in Section AA reserved for deaf and hearing-impaired guests.
- Review the Coliseum's bag policy before you go, since the Coliseum sets its own rules on what bags you can bring inside.
Special Events & Promotions
- HD video recordings of the full dress rehearsal can be bought separately by mailing a check to Barry Byrd.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring young children?
Yes. Children of all ages are welcome.
How long is the performance?
The pageant runs one hour. Special music starts 30 minutes before each performance.
Why should I arrive early?
The performance starts in darkness and seating is open, so arriving early saves you hunting for seats in the dark.
How does parking work?
The Coliseum charges per car for parking and takes cards only.
Is there seating for deaf and hard-of-hearing guests?
Yes. At the Sunday and Monday performances, part of Section AA is reserved for deaf and hearing-impaired guests.
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