Knoxville, Tennessee, October 21, 2025
News Summary
Boy band Big Time Rush will be performing at the Food City Center in Knoxville as part of their ‘In Real Life Worldwide Tour’. The concert is set for February 5, and tickets will go on sale starting October 24. Fans can look forward to special guests Katelyn Tarver and Stephen Kramer Glickman joining the show, alongside an array of fan-favorite tracks. This tour follows their successful reunion, and ticket prices are specially discounted for college students, making this an accessible live music experience.
Knoxville, Tennessee — Boy band Big Time Rush is set to captivate fans with their performance at the Food City Center on February 5, 2026. This concert will be part of their much-anticipated “In Real Life Worldwide Tour,” featuring every song from their popular Nickelodeon show along with additional fan-favorite tracks.
Tickets for the Knoxville concert will go on sale starting on October 24, 2025, at 10 a.m. local time. Fans eager to secure their seats should note that doors for the concert will open at 7 p.m. Special guests for the event will include Katelyn Tarver and Stephen Kramer Glickman, adding to the excitement of the evening.
In addition to Knoxville, Big Time Rush will perform in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the Raising Cane’s River Center on February 10, 2026. For this show, tickets will be available for purchase through an artist presale starting on October 21, 2025, before general sales begin on the same date as Knoxville’s concert.
The “In Real Life Worldwide Tour” follows the band’s reunion in 2021 after their original split in 2014, and they are building on their success with this tour. To date, Big Time Rush has sold approximately 1.6 million tickets and grossed $76.4 million from their tours, averaging around 7,527 tickets per night with an average gross of $344,235.
As part of their outreach to college students, ticket prices for participating venues will start at $30, offering affordable access to live music experiences for the student demographic. Following their North American dates, Big Time Rush will expand their tour to include performances in Mexico, South America, and Australia, concluding on March 26, 2026, in Dubai.
The European leg of their tour is scheduled to kick off on November 14, 2025, and will run until December 22, 2025. The full list of their newly announced North American tour dates includes stops in multiple cities, such as Champaign, IL, Boston, MA, and Orlando, FL.
Tour Highlights
- Knoxville concert: February 5, 2026 at Food City Center
- Baton Rouge concert: February 10, 2026 at Raising Cane’s River Center
- Tickets on sale: October 24, 2025, at 10 a.m. local time
- Special guests: Katelyn Tarver and Stephen Kramer Glickman
- Average ticket price starting at $30 for college students
- Tour concludes: March 26, 2026, in Dubai
About Big Time Rush
Big Time Rush initially debuted as a Nickelodeon show in 2009, which followed the fictional lives of four hockey players who formed a boy band. After a successful run, the band split in 2014 but made a comeback in 2021, revitalizing their fanbase and bringing their music to new audiences.
Upcoming Tour Dates
Following their concerts in Knoxville and Baton Rouge, Big Time Rush will perform in various locations across North America, as well as internationally.
FAQ
When will Big Time Rush perform in Knoxville, Tennessee?
Big Time Rush will perform at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tennessee on February 5, 2026.
When do tickets for the Knoxville concert go on sale?
Tickets for the Knoxville concert go on sale on October 24, 2025 at 10 a.m. local time.
What special guests will be at the Knoxville concert?
Special guests for the Knoxville concert include Katelyn Tarver and Stephen Kramer Glickman.
When is the Baton Rouge concert?
The concert in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the Raising Cane’s River Center is scheduled for February 10, 2026.
Are there any discounts for college students?
The upcoming tour includes special discounts for college students with ticket prices starting at $30 at participating venues.
Key Features of the Tour
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Knoxville Date | February 5, 2026 |
| Baton Rouge Date | February 10, 2026 |
| Ticket Sale Start Date | October 24, 2025 at 10 a.m. local time |
| Special Guests | Katelyn Tarver and Stephen Kramer Glickman |
| Average Ticket Price | Starting at $30 for college students |
| Tour Conclusion | March 26, 2026, in Dubai |
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- WBIR: Big Time Rush Coming to Knoxville
- WAFB: Big Time Rush Coming to Baton Rouge
- Pollstar: Big Time Rush’s Tour Updates
- Icon vs. Icon: Big Time Rush Tour Announcement
- Melodic Mag: Big Time Rush in Cincinnati
- Wikipedia: Big Time Rush
- Google Search: Big Time Rush Concert
- Google Scholar: Big Time Rush
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Big Time Rush
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