MainX24 Live Music Guide: Complete Schedule for Chattanooga's Southside 24-Hour Block Party

Chattanooga's premier winter event returns December 2! MainX24 is the ultimate 24-hour block party celebrating the vibrant Southside district. Stroll from Main Street to Market Street, immersing yourself in the area's rich culture, history, and festivities. Enjoy a dog parade, whiskey tastings, adult big wheel races, massages, gingerbread house decorating, live music, and local cuisine. Pace yourself—the party rocks nonstop!

We've curated the full live music lineup for this year's MainX24. Schedules may change, so verify the online schedule for the latest updates.

MainX24 Live Music Guide

7:00 AM

• Coffee Jazz and Breakfast Dogs: Miss Griffins Foot Long Hot Dogs opens early with coffee, jazz records, and build-your-own breakfast dogs on pancake buns.

10:00 AM

• Tours, Tunes & Toddies: Songbirds offers free admission starting at 10 AM, with food, drinks, and balcony live music. Erick Baker performs at 7 PM.
• Artist & Musical Spotlights: Southside Studio hosts a gallery with local musicians, artists, and wellness workshops.
• Clyde’s MainX24 Throwdown: Hi-Fi Clyde's serves music all day. Pair burgers and beer with outdoor performances by Over Easy and Rick Rushing (enjoying bloody marys and mimosas). Inside: The Reece and Rosser Band, Heather Holt, and Boo Ray headlining at 9 PM.

10:30 AM

• MainX24 Parade ft. Organist Buddy Shirk: Buddy Shirk plays organ as the parade rolls by!

11:00 AM

• Hip-Hop CHA One Year Anniversary Celebration: Hush Lounge hosts Hip-Hop CHA's anniversary with DJs spinning hits all afternoon!
• BBQ Brews: Chatter Box Café roasts a whole hog with craft brews and soul tunes from D.L. Yancey.

12:00 PM

• Sidewalk Stages Extravaganza: Catch local musicians performing on Southside sidewalks throughout the day—stop and enjoy!

12:30 PM

• Sistren at Artists on the Loose: Powerful vocals from Sistren at 1405c Williams St. (12:30-2:30 PM). These seasoned performers shine together.

2:00 PM

• Brews, Bands & Bites: The Bohannons, Elk Milk, Bongsloth, and Powers perform at The Wheelhouse courtyard. Sip Heaven & Ale brews and savor Venezuelan fare from Tepuy food truck.
• Aluminum Pour and Silent Disco Dance Party: The Sculpture Fields at Montague Park hosts an aluminum pour, silent disco, Heart and Bowl food truck, and pet-friendly vibes.

4:00 PM

• Jeff Jam ft. Danimal Planet: Heaven & Ale Southside kicks off at 2 PM with Dan Pinson's solo set, followed by full band Danimal Planet at 4 PM.

5:00 PM

• Charlie Brown Christmas Soundtrack: Jeffrey Butzer and T.T. Mahoney perform holiday classics at Revelry Room—a seasonal must!

6:00 PM

• Urban Lawn Unplugged: Yattie Westfield & the Noise Kings take the Urban Lawn patio with local brews at sunset.
• Caroling: Southside Abbey leads caroling and goodie handouts from Hart Gallery parking lot.

7:00 PM - FIREWORKS!

• Fireworks sponsored by GreenTech: Pause for the show from Station Street, launched from Chattanooga Choo Choo.

8:00 PM

• Wild & Bitter: Wildflower Tea Shop's after-hours party features live music and food from Bitter Alibi.
• Cosmic Charlie: Grateful Dead tribute "Live Dead Experience" energizes Revelry Room—high-energy fun for all!
• Salsa Fiesta: Dance at Conga Latin Food with Carlos Colon and drink specials.