The most important week of bluegrass happens in Chattanooga Oct. 23-24, 2026. The two-day 2026 IBMA World of Bluegrass live music festival will host some of the top bluegrass artists in the world. Additional events will include a convention, tradeshow, awards show and artist showcases across downtown Chattanooga. The 2026 festival lineup will be announced soon.

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