Venue Rentals & Private Events

Set in the heart of Downtown Knoxville on Gay Street, the historic Bijou Theatre is the perfect location for your next event. Built in 1909, featuring traditional theatre seating, state-of-the-art sound, digital projection, and full bars, this beautiful and charming venue creates an intimate and unique space, whether you want to entertain 100 or 750 guests.

Our Bijou Events Team offers turn-key solutions, working with you to capture your vision and secure every detail of your event from the initial planning stages through a post-event wrap-up. We provide endless possibilities to provide entertainment, catering, and impeccable ambiance for every affair.

The Bijou Theatre is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that strives to bring the widest variety of entertainment to as many people as possible. We work with national and local promoters, reputable companies, and many nonprofit organizations to present over 150 events a year. The Bijou is an ideal place to host a variety of events, including:

Touring Shows
Concerts
Film Screenings & Premieres
Benefits & Fundraisers
Corporate Meetings & Events
Special Events

We look forward to hosting your next event at the historic Bijou Theatre!

Bijou Theatre Technical Specifications

2024 Bijou Theatre Tech Pack

2024 Bijou Theatre Rate Card

*Non-Profit Rates are available for 501(c)3 Organizations.

Thank you for your interest in the Bijou Theatre. All rental inquiries must submit a completed application to be considered for venue rental bookings. Upon approval of this application, you will be contacted by a member of our booking staff. Please note that the submission of this form does not guarantee a reservation nor constitute an agreement to book the theatre(s).

Bijou Theatre facilities are not available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Applicants must show legal status, financial and technical competence, and benefit to the organization’s mission. Determination of eligibility, event programming, and event priority is at the discretion of the Bijou Theatre. Due to the volume of rental inquiries we receive, and the competitive nature of our booking calendar, we are not able to accommodate all rental inquiries.

Rent the Bijou

ORGANIZATION / PRESENTER INFORMATION:
Organization Name*
Is Your Organization:
Organization Tax ID#:
Organization Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Contact Name*
First Last
Contact Title:*
Email*
Phone*
Website
What is your affiliation with the event/production?*
Authorized Contract Signatory (Name, Title, E-mail, Phone):*
PROPOSED EVENT INFORMATION:
Type of Event
Requested Date(s) of Event*
Alternate Date(s)*
Proposed Event Title*
Headlining Act*
Supporting Act
Number of Participants/Performers (specify if there are multiple acts)
Does your event require a multi-day rental?*
Total Number of Performances*
Expected Attendance per Event*
Will your event be open to the public?*
Will your event be ticketed?*
Will your event have a VIP component?*
Will your event require any special bar needs?
We provide bar services for all events. As a TABC-licensed retailer, we do not allow outside food or beverages to be sold on our premises. If approved, our Event Manager will work with you to create special menus and/or set up a hosted bar to fit your budget should your event require it.
Will your event require any catering needs?
We do not have a kitchen on-site and are limited in the catering options we can accommodate. If your event is approved, our Events Manager will work with you to find a solution that best fits your catering needs.
Renters are 100% responsible for all marketing efforts for their event. Please let us know what your event marketing budget and plan is:*
Provide a brief description of your event:*
Provide a brief description of the technical aspects of your event, including video recording, film or digital projection, audio, lighting, set pieces, etc.*
Day-of-Show Schedule*
Day-of-Show Schedule Client Arrival Time: Tech/Rehearsal/Setup Times: Attendee Arrival Time: Event Start Time: Event End Time: Client Departure Time:
PROPOSED TICKETING PRICING:
Average Ticket Price*
Number of Ticket Price Types
Minimum Ticket Price*
Maximum Ticket Price*
REFERENCES:
Please provide information for at least two venues that have been leased by your organization in the past two years.
Reference #1
Facility Name*
Website*
Venue Capacity*
Event presented at this venue*
Date*
Number of tickets sold*
City/State*
Contact (Name, Title, E-mail, Phone)*
Reference #2
Facility Name*
Website*
Venue Capacity*
Event presented at this venue*
Date*
Number of tickets sold*
City/State*
Contact (Name, Title, E-mail, Phone)*
Additional Information
Please share
Applicant Signature
It is understood that the Bijou Theatre retains the right to approve or deny this application at their discretion. Approval of this application will allow the applicant to place the next available hold on the calendar for mutually agreed upon dates but does not guarantee confirmation.
Name*
Name
Date*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
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Venue Rentals & Private Events

Bijou Theatre Technical Specifications

Venue Rental and Private Event Application - You Must Fill in Every Block to Submit

Rent the Bijou

ORGANIZATION / PRESENTER INFORMATION:

PROPOSED EVENT INFORMATION:

PROPOSED TICKETING PRICING:

REFERENCES:

Reference #1

Reference #2

Additional Information

Applicant Signature

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