The Barrelhouse Ballroom
Music venue in Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Chattanooga, TN
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About The Barrelhouse Ballroom
The Barrelhouse Ballroom is a live music room at 1501 Long Street in Chattanooga’s Southside. Its calendar includes touring bands, local performers and tribute shows. Five Wits operates next to the ballroom. Most bookings use a standing floor, so check the ticket type before assuming that a general-admission ticket includes a chair.
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1501 Long Street, Chattanooga, TN 37408
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Plan Your Visit to The Barrelhouse Ballroom
Will I have a seat?
The venue says most shows are standing general admission. Some dates offer reserved VIP positions or high-top tables, and the restaurant and patio have separate seating. Before choosing a ticket, verify whether it includes admission only or also includes a seat in a specified area.
If both types are offered, compare the elevated platforms with the tables near the front. The venue describes the platform seating as bleacher-style, with rows and a ledge for drinks. Front tables are in a separate section.
Where is the accessible entrance?
The Ballroom identifies accessible parking and an accessible entrance in the lot directly behind Five Wits Brewery. It asks visitors who need accessible seating to tell staff at the door. If your group needs more details about the arrangement for a particular show, contact the venue in advance.
How should I plan the approach from Long Street?
Use 1501 Long Street for directions and review the parking link in the venue FAQ. If you need the accessible approach, use the lot behind Five Wits rather than guessing which Long Street entrance is closest to your seat. Follow posted rules for the spaces you choose.
What do I need to know at the door?
Age rules are posted with each show. The FAQ says most dates are 21-plus and explains when minors may attend with a parent or guardian. Read the exact show instructions first. Backpacks and outside food or drink are prohibited, and bags that meet the size rules can still be searched.
Will call follows the event’s door time. If an order confirmation does not arrive, the venue says staff can look it up using the purchaser’s last name and card, with ID for verification. Contact the ballroom first if the purchaser won’t be there.
Can I get food before the performance?
The venue has a bar and is connected to Five Wits Pizza Joint. If you plan to eat with your group, give yourself enough time before the show to finish and move into the ballroom. Restaurant and patio seats are separate from reserved positions in the concert room.
The Barrelhouse Ballroom FAQs
Do VIP tables and platforms have the same layout?
The venue describes elevated, bleacher-style platforms and separate tables closer to the front. Check which option your performance offers.
Can I step outside and return?
The FAQ allows re-entry for 21-plus shows after another security check. Confirm the policy for your event.
When does will call open?
The venue says will call opens when doors open for the show.
Venue information checked 2026-11-04. Event layouts, policies and operating hours can change; consult the venue’s event instructions before traveling.
Sources & References
Venue photo credits
- Inside the Barrelhouse Ballroom at Five Wits — Five Wits Brewing Company website, Reuse permission unverified · Resized and converted to WebP.