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Downtown Knoxville Festivals + Events

We love events in Downtown Knoxville! On almost any weekend, and on many weekdays and weeknights, we've got something special going on. Here are some of the big things we're celebrating.

Sep 14
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Open-air farmers’ market every Wednesday (10am-1pm) and Saturday (9am-1pm) May through November. Producer only market – everything made, grown or raised within 150 miles of market.
Sep 17
Concerts on the Square - Jazz Market Square View Event Website Free Jazz concerts on the stage at Market Square every Tuesday in May, June and September. And Variety concerts (classical to blues, swing to Americana, soft rock to country) every 3rd Thursday May through September.
Sep 18
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Open-air farmers’ market every Wednesday (10am-1pm) and Saturday (9am-1pm) May through November. Producer only market – everything made, grown or raised within 150 miles of market.
Sep 19 7:00pm
Concerts on the Square - Variety Market Square View Event Website Free Jazz concerts on the stage at Market Square every Tuesday in May, June and September. And Variety concerts (classical to blues, swing to Americana, soft rock to country) every 3rd Thursday May through September.
Sep 21
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Open-air farmers’ market every Wednesday (10am-1pm) and Saturday (9am-1pm) May through November. Producer only market – everything made, grown or raised within 150 miles of market.
Sep 21 11:00am
Family Day at KMA Knoxville Museum of Art View Event Website A day of family entertainment with food, live music, and free, hands-on art activities. Plus an opportunity to check out permanent collections and visiting exhibitions. Admission to the KMA is free.
Sep 22
HoLa Festival World's Fair Park View Event Website Annual festival celebrating the rich diversity of Latino culture.
Sep 24
Concerts on the Square - Jazz Market Square View Event Website Free Jazz concerts on the stage at Market Square every Tuesday in May, June and September. And Variety concerts (classical to blues, swing to Americana, soft rock to country) every 3rd Thursday May through September.
Sep 25
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Open-air farmers’ market every Wednesday (10am-1pm) and Saturday (9am-1pm) May through November. Producer only market – everything made, grown or raised within 150 miles of market.
Sep 28
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Open-air farmers’ market every Wednesday (10am-1pm) and Saturday (9am-1pm) May through November. Producer only market – everything made, grown or raised within 150 miles of market.
Oct 2
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Open-air farmers’ market every Wednesday (10am-1pm) and Saturday (9am-1pm) May through November. Producer only market – everything made, grown or raised within 150 miles of market.
Oct 4
First Friday ArtWalk various downtown locations View Event Website On the first Friday of each month, the streets of Downtown Knoxville come alive for a casual evening of experiencing art in all forms. Explore galleries, roam through shops hosting open houses, and much more.
Oct 4 7:00pm
Pride Parade Gay Street View Event Website Knox Pride cordially invites you to be a part of the celebration with a "March for Equality" down Gay Street.
Oct 5
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Open-air farmers’ market every Wednesday (10am-1pm) and Saturday (9am-1pm) May through November. Producer only market – everything made, grown or raised within 150 miles of market.
Oct 5
Pride Fest World's Fair Park View Event Website Celebrate equality for all people with a weekend of events including night march on Friday and festival in World's Fair Park on Saturday.
Oct 7-31
Wicked Cool Various downtown locations Annual downtown-wide Halloween celebration that features a costume contest with prizes, “Wicked Cool Cats” scavenger hunt, Halloween-themed specials & cocktails, decorations, lights, photo-ops and more!
Oct 9
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Open-air farmers’ market every Wednesday (10am-1pm) and Saturday (9am-1pm) May through November. Producer only market – everything made, grown or raised within 150 miles of market.
Oct 11 5:00pm
KFD Open House Market Square Annual family-friendly event with the Knoxville Fire Department. Learn fire prevention tips, participate in training and CPR, roast marshmallows, visit with firefighters, explore a firetruck, and more!
Oct 11 7:00pm
Solastalgia World's Fair Park View Event Website Join Cattywampus Puppet Council and One World Circus for a spectacle of giant puppets, circus, theater, marching bands, and dancing on the side of buildings.
Oct 12
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Open-air farmers’ market every Wednesday (10am-1pm) and Saturday (9am-1pm) May through November. Producer only market – everything made, grown or raised within 150 miles of market.
Oct 13 11:00am
Old City Market West Jackson Ave in the Old City View Event Website The Old City Market transforms the historic Old City into a curated, outdoor market showcasing artists, crafters, and creative makers.
Oct 13 7:00pm
Solastalgia World's Fair Park View Event Website Join Cattywampus Puppet Council and One World Circus for a spectacle of giant puppets, circus, theater, marching bands, and dancing on the side of buildings.
Oct 16
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Open-air farmers’ market every Wednesday (10am-1pm) and Saturday (9am-1pm) May through November. Producer only market – everything made, grown or raised within 150 miles of market.
Oct 18 6:30pm
Market Square Madness Market Square View Event Website Free event where basketball fans can mingle and take photos with Smokey and members of the Tennessee Spirit Squads. Face painting stations will be available, on-court contests will be taking place for prizes, and a fireworks show will conclude the event a
Oct 19
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Open-air farmers’ market every Wednesday (10am-1pm) and Saturday (9am-1pm) May through November. Producer only market – everything made, grown or raised within 150 miles of market.
Oct 23
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Open-air farmers’ market every Wednesday (10am-1pm) and Saturday (9am-1pm) May through November. Producer only market – everything made, grown or raised within 150 miles of market.
Oct 24 5:00pm
Old City FALL Market West Jackson Ave in the Old City View Event Website The Old City Market transforms the historic Old City into a curated, outdoor market showcasing artists, crafters, and creative makers.
Oct 25 9:00am
PARK(ing) Day Gay Street View Event Website Annual event in which residents and businesses re-think the use of public space by converting metered on-street parking spaces into temporary parks.
Oct 26
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Open-air farmers’ market every Wednesday (10am-1pm) and Saturday (9am-1pm) May through November. Producer only market – everything made, grown or raised within 150 miles of market.
Oct 30
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Open-air farmers’ market every Wednesday (10am-1pm) and Saturday (9am-1pm) May through November. Producer only market – everything made, grown or raised within 150 miles of market.
Nov 1
First Friday ArtWalk various downtown locations View Event Website On the first Friday of each month, the streets of Downtown Knoxville come alive for a casual evening of experiencing art in all forms. Explore galleries, roam through shops hosting open houses, and much more.
Nov 2
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Open-air farmers’ market every Wednesday (10am-1pm) and Saturday (9am-1pm) May through November. Producer only market – everything made, grown or raised within 150 miles of market.
Nov 6
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Open-air farmers’ market every Wednesday (10am-1pm) and Saturday (9am-1pm) May through November. Producer only market – everything made, grown or raised within 150 miles of market.
Nov 9
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Open-air farmers’ market every Wednesday (10am-1pm) and Saturday (9am-1pm) May through November. Producer only market – everything made, grown or raised within 150 miles of market.
Nov 10 11:00am
Old City Market West Jackson Ave in the Old City View Event Website The Old City Market transforms the historic Old City into a curated, outdoor market showcasing artists, crafters, and creative makers.
Nov 13
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Open-air farmers’ market every Wednesday (10am-1pm) and Saturday (9am-1pm) May through November. Producer only market – everything made, grown or raised within 150 miles of market.
Nov 14-17
Film Fest Knox Regal Cinema View Event Website Iinternational film festival of featured length films, shorts, panels, and other festivities and networking events.
Nov 16
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Open-air farmers’ market every Wednesday (10am-1pm) and Saturday (9am-1pm) May through November. Producer only market – everything made, grown or raised within 150 miles of market.
Nov 20
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Open-air farmers’ market every Wednesday (10am-1pm) and Saturday (9am-1pm) May through November. Producer only market – everything made, grown or raised within 150 miles of market.
Nov 23
Market Square Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Open-air farmers’ market every Wednesday (10am-1pm) and Saturday (9am-1pm) May through November. Producer only market – everything made, grown or raised within 150 miles of market.
Nov 30 11:00am
Old City Market - Small Business Saturday Jackson Ave in the Old City View Event Website Special Small Business Saturday Market! The Old City Market transforms the historic Old City into a curated, outdoor market showcasing artists, crafters, and creative makers.
Dec 6
First Friday ArtWalk various downtown locations View Event Website On the first Friday of each month, the streets of Downtown Knoxville come alive for a casual evening of experiencing art in all forms. Explore galleries, roam through shops hosting open houses, and much more.
Dec 8
Old City Market West Jackson Ave in the Old City View Event Website The Old City Market transforms the historic Old City into a curated, outdoor market showcasing artists, crafters, and creative makers.
Jan 3 2025
First Friday ArtWalk various downtown locations View Event Website On the first Friday of each month, the streets of Downtown Knoxville come alive for a casual evening of experiencing art in all forms. Explore galleries, roam through shops hosting open houses, and much more.
Feb 7 2025
First Friday ArtWalk various downtown locations View Event Website On the first Friday of each month, the streets of Downtown Knoxville come alive for a casual evening of experiencing art in all forms. Explore galleries, roam through shops hosting open houses, and much more.
Mar 7 2025
First Friday ArtWalk various downtown locations View Event Website On the first Friday of each month, the streets of Downtown Knoxville come alive for a casual evening of experiencing art in all forms. Explore galleries, roam through shops hosting open houses, and much more.
Mar 27-30 2025
Big Ears Festival various downtown locations View Event Website The Big Ears Festival is a dynamic, interactive experience that explores connections between musicians and artists, crossing all musical genres while interfacing with film, performance and the visual arts.