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.

Jan 24 6:00pm
Blount Mansion Association: Jack Neely Blount Mansion Jack Neely will speak at the Blount Mansion Visitors Center, featuring fascinating discussions about immigrants, opera and post-civil war musical renaissance. RSVP to [email protected].

Jan 25
Market Square Winter Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Open-air winter farmers market every Saturday (9am-1pm) January through March. Producer only market – everything made, grown or raised within 150 miles of market.

Feb 1
Market Square Winter Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Open-air winter farmers market every Saturday (9am-1pm) January through March. Producer only market – everything made, grown or raised within 150 miles of market.

Feb 7
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 8
Market Square Winter Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Open-air winter farmers market every Saturday (9am-1pm) January through March. Producer only market – everything made, grown or raised within 150 miles of market.

Feb 15
Market Square Winter Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Open-air winter farmers market every Saturday (9am-1pm) January through March. Producer only market – everything made, grown or raised within 150 miles of market.

Feb 22
Market Square Winter Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Open-air winter farmers market every Saturday (9am-1pm) January through March. Producer only market – everything made, grown or raised within 150 miles of market.

Mar 1
Market Square Winter Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Open-air winter farmers market every Saturday (9am-1pm) January through March. Producer only market – everything made, grown or raised within 150 miles of market.

Mar 7
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 8
Market Square Winter Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Open-air winter farmers market every Saturday (9am-1pm) January through March. Producer only market – everything made, grown or raised within 150 miles of market.

Mar 15
Market Square Winter Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Open-air winter farmers market every Saturday (9am-1pm) January through March. Producer only market – everything made, grown or raised within 150 miles of market.

Mar 22
Market Square Winter Farmers Market Market Square View Event Website Open-air winter farmers market every Saturday (9am-1pm) January through March. Producer only market – everything made, grown or raised within 150 miles of market.

Mar 27-30
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.

Apr 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.

May 2
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.

May 10
Southern Skies Music & Whiskey Festival World's Fair Park View Event Website The 4th annual event will feature a full lineup of local, regional, and national talent alongside the brand new TN Whiskey Experience, food trucks, craft beer, wine, specialty cocktails, and more.

Jun 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.

Jul 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.