Juneteenth Friday, Father's Day Sunday, the Film Festival all weekend — here's Chattanooga, June 19–21. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
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The Weekend Lineup
June 19–21
in & around Chattanooga
First real heat of the summer, and a weekend pulling double duty — Juneteenth on Friday, Father's Day on Sunday, and the Film Festival running straight through the middle.
By Stacy Earl, Chattanooga editor  ·  Updated Thu, June 18
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Chattanooga Film Festival 2026
In-person through Sun, June 21 · Chattanooga Theatre Centre
The city's biggest culture weekend — four days of features, shorts, and parties. If you do one thing this weekend, make it this.
Friday, June 19  
Fri
7:30pm
Black Jacket Symphony: Bon Jovi's Slippery When Wet
The album, cover to cover, live — the tribute series that nails every note.
Music
Fri
6pm
Nightfall: Marlow Drive + Holy Roller
Miller Plaza · free
The free summer-Friday tentpole downtown — bring a chair, stay for the headliner.
Music
Saturday, June 20  
Sat
11am
South Chattanooga Juneteenth Celebration
The weekend's cultural anchor — food, music, and community marking the day.
Community
Sat
all day
commUNITY Block Party
Riverfront block party — the easy, kid-friendly Saturday default.
Family
Sunday, June 21 · Father's Day  
Sun
11am
Father's Day Blues & Brews
The Chattanooga Market's Dad-day edition — blues, beer, and a reason to get out of the house.
Food & Drink
Sun
time TBA
Raccoon Mountain Caverns Celebrates Dad
Cave tours with a Father's Day twist — call ahead for the day's times.
Family
Sun
7pm
Beppe Gambetta
Virtuoso acoustic guitar in an intimate room — a quieter way to close the weekend.
Music
That's the weekend.
See everything on in Chattanooga — all weekend, all week.
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