The American Cancer Society Knoxville Hope Gala is bringing together community, cause, and celebration on Friday, September 25th, 2026. This signature annual fundraiser draws guests for an evening of dinner, auctions, and entertainment in an upscale setting that balances meaningful philanthropy with genuine fun.
This year, the Hope Gala is adding a live performance from 70s Kids, a six-piece tribute band that turns any room into a dance floor. Whether you are there to bid, give, or just move to music that takes you straight back to the decade that defined popular culture, the night promises more than just a program.
Show Details
70s Kids performs live at the American Cancer Society Knoxville Hope Gala on Friday, September 25th, 2026. The event is held at Bridgewater Place, located at 205 Bridgewater Rd, Knoxville, TN 37923. As a ticketed gala event, attendance details and event registration are managed directly through the Hope Gala. Visit the official event listing at KnoxvilleHopeGala.com for the most current information on tickets, schedule, and guest logistics.
About 70s Kids
70s Kids is a six-piece dance band devoted entirely to the music of the 1970s. They bring full-production live shows built around disco, pop, rock, and yacht rock, complete with costumes, props, and visual staging that put you right in the middle of the decade.
Their set pulls from artists like Donna Summer, The Bee Gees, Fleetwood Mac, Kool & The Gang, Hall & Oates, the Commodores, and Captain & Tennille, covering the full range of what made the 70s so sonically distinct.
The band features Shannon Remley on lead vocals and dance, Ray Hartsfield on lead vocals and guitar, GK VIA on lead guitar, Rob Bowser on synths and keyboards, Doug Grabowski on bass guitar, and Mike Graci on drums and electronic sounds.
What You Will Hear
Expect the kind of night where you might hear the driving disco pulse of “Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees, the funk-fueled groove of “Brick House” by the Commodores, or the floor-filling energy of “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor. From the smooth rock of Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams” to the infectious dance pop of “Dancing Queen” by ABBA, the setlist moves across everything the 70s had to offer. You might also catch “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire, “Good Times” by Chic, or the KC and the Sunshine Band classic “Get Down Tonight.” The decade’s range, from yacht rock to soul to disco, is all represented.
About the Venue
Bridgewater Place is a large, flexible event center in Knoxville built for high-production occasions. With professional lighting, audio, and catering support across multiple halls, it is well suited to an event of this scale and formality. For the Hope Gala, the space is transformed with themed décor and arranged to accommodate dinner, a silent auction, a live auction, and an entertainment program that together create a genuinely celebratory atmosphere in support of a meaningful cause.
Plan Your Night
The Hope Gala typically includes a cocktail hour, dinner, a full program, and both silent and live auction segments, so reviewing the event schedule in advance helps you make the most of the evening. Plan to arrive early, as check-in and parking for large gala events can take time. Formal or black-tie attire is standard for events like this. Check KnoxvilleHopeGala.com for the latest details on guest entry, schedule, and any gala-specific dress guidelines before you go.
The American Cancer Society Hope Gala is a night where the cause and the celebration genuinely reinforce each other. 70s Kids brings the kind of live performance that loosens up a room and reminds everyone why they showed up, and with the music of the 70s as the soundtrack, the dance floor is part of the fundraiser.