City of Knoxville Special Events

06/19/2026

Even though the weather wasn't the best, we had no rain from 7:15-9pm and had a great show with Jackson Tribute Band Dancing Machine. Thank you to those who came out in the weather and danced the night away, and thank you to Beck Cultural Exchange Center for partnering with us for the Juneteenth celebration at Concerts on the Square presented by First Century Bank! It was a fun night!

06/18/2026

This will still be taking place on Market Square tonight starting at 7pm. Bring an umbrella or rain jacket in the case some rain does fall on us, but just enjoy it and dance in the rain!!

Join us for our Variety Thursday 'Concerts on the Square' presented by First Century Bank, tomorrow June 18 on Market Square. Enjoy free music with Dancing Machine, the Tribute to Jacksons. Enjoy hits from Michael, Janet and Jackson 5! It's going to be a fun show, don't miss it! The show will be from 7pm-9pm.

Thursdays concert will also include a Juneteenth tribute with Beck Cultural Center. Let’s honor Juneteenth together—through the power of music and community!

Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the free show on the Square

06/17/2026

Such a fun day today At Kid A’Riffic Fun in the Park with Knoxville Fire Department-TN

06/16/2026

Join us tomorrow, June 17, for some Kid A'Riffic Fun in the Park at Baxter Ave Park & Fire Station #3. We will be partnering with Knoxville Fire Department for some fire safety activities, tours of the fire station and you will get to meet the fire fighters!!

We will also have free crafts and activities and free ice cream with B97.5 along Stewart Street.

Free parking is available along the streets. The event is free and geared towards kid age 2-12, and takes place from 10am-1pm.

06/15/2026

Join us tomorrow, June 16, for Jazz Tuesday on Market Square from 7pm-9pm. Enjoy free music with Shawn Turner & Pinky Ring.

Shawn Turner's the lead male vocalist and keyboardist in Pinky Ring, a local professional jazz quintet, and performs classic and modern R&B, Funk, and Soul music.

Bring a chair/blanket, and sit back and enjoy the show on Beautiful Market Square.

06/12/2026

Thanks to WBIR Channel 10 for coming out to Kid A'Riffic at Covenant Health Park this week! We had a blast with families from all over Knoxville. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lv5mtz_hRHw

See you June 17, 10am-1pm, at Baxter Avenue Park in North Knoxville.

06/11/2026

Join us for Concerts on the Square presented by First Century Bank on Thursday June 18 on Market Square. Enjoy Variety Thursday with Dancing Machine: Tribute to the Jacksons; America’s #1 tribute to the Jackson’s featuring Michael, Janet and the Jackson 5!

Don't miss out on classic hits such as "Rock With You," "ABC," "Thriller," "Billie Jean," "Escapade," "Miss You Much," and many more. With creative choreography, vibrant costume changes, and electrifying stage presence!

With the event being June 18, We will be partnering with Beck Cultural Center to also celebrate Juneteenth. Let’s honor Juneteenth together—through the power of music and community!