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The City of Knoxville's Festival on the 4th returns to World's Fair Park Performance and Festival Lawns on July 4th from 5:00 PM–10:00 PM — and with free admission, free parking, live music, and fireworks over the downtown skyline, this is the quintessential East Tennessee Fourth of July.

The evening kicks off with Dirty Grass Soul taking the Festival Lawn stage from 5:00 PM–7:55 PM, delivering the kind of high-energy live music that gets a summer crowd moving. Then at 8:00 PM, the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra takes over for their 42nd Annual Free Lawson Family Foundation Independence Day Concert — a beloved Knoxville tradition that fills World's Fair Park with the soaring sounds of America's greatest patriotic music under open skies.

The grand finale comes at approximately 9:45 PM, when fireworks launch from the Henley Street Bridge and light up the night above the Tennessee River. In between, enjoy axe throwing, mini-golf, and paddle boats, plus food vendors on both lawns to keep you fueled all evening.

Free parking is available at World's Fair & Blackstock Parking Lots and throughout the downtown garage system. The event is rain or shine — so mark your calendar, gather your crew, and come celebrate America's birthday the Knoxville way. More Info

Josiah & The Bonnevilles bring their Redline North American Tour to the Bijou (803 S. Gay Street) on July 1st at 7:30 PM — and if you haven't heard this band yet, you're in for a treat.

Led by Josiah Leming, the Nashville-based group delivers heartfelt, poignant songwriting wrapped in captivating indie-folk melodies and engaging live performances that have built a devoted following across the country. More Info

If you love American history, this is one free Tuesday morning you won't want to miss! The Farragut Museum's History Hour continues on June 23rd at 11:00 AM at Farragut Town Hall (11408 Municipal Center Drive, Farragut) — and this month's featured speaker is someone who really knows his history. Tim Holder — author, radio host, and history professor — will take the audience through the lives and legacies of the nation's first six presidents in what promises to be an engaging, accessible, and genuinely fascinating hour.

The talk is part of the Town of Farragut's America 250 celebrations, honoring the U.S. Semiquincentennial, and Historic Resources Coordinator Kristi Vining says it best: "It is sure to be educational and engaging." Admission is completely free, light refreshments will be available, and after the lecture the Farragut Museum will be open for tours — so plan to arrive a little early and make a morning of it. Whether you're a history buff, a curious learner, or just someone who enjoys a great talk in a welcoming community setting, this is exactly the kind of event that makes Farragut special. More Info

Mabry-Hazen House presents "...And Then I Became Free: Stories of Emancipation at Mabry-Hazen House" on June 19th-20th — a special series of guided tours held in the Julia-Meek Guest House on the Mabry-Hazen campus, exploring the stories of enslaved African Americans connected to this historic property and their many paths to freedom. On Friday, June 19th (Juneteenth), tours run at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM. On Saturday, June 20th, the museum opens from 10:30 AM–3:00 PM with tours at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

This Juneteenth program is part of Mabry-Hazen's "A New Birth of Freedom Series", a four-part summer programming series exploring how the legacy of the American Revolution has shaped the ongoing pursuit of liberty, equality, and justice across 250 years. Admission is free, tours are limited to 24 visitors per tour, and reservations are strongly encouraged. Donations are appreciated. More Info

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Recurring events

🗓️ June 8th-21st -If you have ever dreamed of stumbling upon a Golden Ticket, now's their chance to live it. Knoxville Children's Theatre is staging a live production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory running June 5th-21st. More Info

🗓️ June 8th-21st -Knoxville Children's Theatre is presenting The Hobbit — Patricia Gray's stage adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved classic — with multiple showtimes throughout the run. Performances are Thursdays and Fridays at 7:00 PM, Saturdays at 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM, and Sundays at 3:00 PM, giving families plenty of chances to catch it. More Info

🗓️ June 8th-24th - Camp Webb offers more than 70 summer camps - welcoming kids from age 4 (Camp Wonderoo for pre-K) through rising 7th graders for a summer packed with adventure, sports, specialty skills, and memories. More Info

🗓️ June 8th-July 30th - Concerts on the Square, presented by First Century Bank, returns to Market Square for its summer series of free Jazz Tuesday concerts, running every Tuesday in June and July from 7:00 PM–9:00 PM. More Info

🗓️ June 10th - Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Got the Moves comes to the Tennessee Theatre (604 S. Gay Street) at 6:00 PM — an interactive live stage show that puts kids right in the middle of the action from the very first moment. More Info

🗓️ June 11th - He's designed gardens for some of the most iconic institutions in the world — Knox County Master Gardeners (KCMG), the Knoxville Plantsmen, and the Lakeshore Park Conservancy are co-sponsoring a very special evening with British landscape architect Kim Wilkie from 6:30 PM–8:00 PM at Lakeshore Park's Marble Hall — and admission is completely free (donations welcome). More Info

🗓️ June 11th - New2Knox's Friendship Speed Dating event takes over Hi-Wire Brewing (2020 Barber Street) on June 11th from 6:30 PM–8:00 PM — and the concept is exactly as fun as it sounds. More Info

🗓️ June 11th - Paul Thorn, the Mississippi-born singer-songwriter beloved for his warm, witty, deeply human take on life, love, and the South, comes to the Bijou Theatre at 8:00 PM - presented by local music legend WDVX. More Info

🗓️ June 12th-13th - Summer Book Fest, presented by Knox Social Club, is bringing a full weekend of literary fun to Crafty Bastard Brewery (6 Emory Place). More Info

🗓️ June 12th-13th - Used Book Sale at the Cedar Bluff Branch Library (9045 Cross Park Drive) | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM More Info

🗓️ June 13th - Knoxville Dragway (160 Raceway Drive, Maynardville) hosts the High School Horsepower Drag Race from 1:00 PM–11:55 PM — a full day and night of high-energy drag racing action featuring the next generation of motorsports talent right here in East Tennessee. More Info

🗓️ June 13th - Cowboy Junkies: Celebrating 40 Years and Beyond comes to the Bijou Theatre at 8:00 PM — a milestone anniversary tour from one of the most quietly influential bands of the last four decades. More Info

🗓️ June 13th - If you've been looking for a reason to get outside, give back, and connect with good people — here it is. Faith N Friends Farm (8505 Corryton-Luttrell Road, Luttrell) is hosting a Community Farm Workday from 12:00 PM–3:00 PM — and whether you're a seasoned gardener or someone who just wants to show up and help, you are welcome here.

🗓️ June 13th - The Water Lantern Festival — voted the #1 Festival in the World by USA Today — is coming to Chilhowee Park and Exposition Center (3301 E Magnolia Ave), with gates opening at 6:00 PM and the lantern launch happening from 9:00 PM–10:00 PM. Get Tickets

🗓️ June 13th - The Red, White & Bloom Makers Market takes over the Hardin Valley Event Center Pavilion (2620 Willow Point Way) from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM, bringing together 70 local artisans, bakers, and crafters under one roof - plus food trucks. More Info

🗓️ June 14th - Summer Movie Magic: Spaceballs at the Tennessee Theatre. More Info

🗓️ June 14th - Summer Movie Magic: Wizard of Oz at the Tennessee Theatre. More Info

🗓️ June 14th - Fashion, nature, and a whole lot of Technicolor - this year's Fleurish might be the most stunning one yet. Fleurish, Ijams Nature Center's annual sustainable fashion show, returns from 6:00–9:00 PM on the Ijams lawn. More Info

🗓️ June 17th - Ancient Lore Village (7107 Sevierville Pike) is hosting a Starlight Movie Night featuring Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone from 7:00 PM–10:00 PM at their enchanting property — and the setting alone makes this an unforgettable evening. More Info

🗓️ June 18th, 20th - The season closes with two performances of The Tragedy of Carmen — a 90-minute adaptation of Bizet's iconic Carmen - at the Historic Grove Theatre in Oak Ridge. More Info

🗓️ June 18th-28th - PAT, the acclaimed one-woman play written and performed by Lisa Soland, returns for a limited engagement, now making its debut at the Jenny Boyd Theatre on the campus of the University of Tennessee - UT's newly opened performance space. More Info & Tickets

🗓️ June 19th - The Annual MLK Jr. Parade/March and Juneteenth Celebration returns with a full day of community, history, and joy honoring the end of slavery in the United States. The parade steps off at 10:00 AM from Chilhowee Park and makes its way to Dr. Walter Hardy Park (2089 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave), where the Juneteenth Celebration runs from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM with live music, dancing, food, local vendors, and more. More Info

🗓️ June 19th - Dancing Machine: A Tribute Band to the Jacksons takes the stage at Market Square from 7:00 PM–9:00 PM as part of the City of Knoxville's Variety Thursdays – Concerts on the Square series. More Info

🗓️ June 20th - Powerhouse Diesel is throwing a Dads Day Out celebration from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM at 7664 Maynardville Pike — and whether you're a diesel devotee, a proud dad, or just a family looking for a great Saturday outing, this event has something for everyone. More Info

🗓️ June 20th - Founding Fathers Fest: Grilling and Games in the Park is from 3:00 PM–7:00 PM at the Rustic Pavilion on the east side of Lakeshore Park (6014 S Northshore Drive) — and it's completely free and open to everyone. More Info

🗓️ June 20th - Taste of Summer: Wine and Food Festival returns to the Knoxville Museum of Art (1050 World's Fair Park Drive) from 5:00 PM–9:00 PM — an elegant, immersive evening where the culinary scene takes center stage. More Info

🗓️ June 20th - RiverView Family Farm (12130 Prater Lane) is throwing a Barn Dance from 6:00 PM–9:30 PM - an open-to-the-public evening of live line dancing instruction, great food, and the kind of genuine good time that's hard to find. Admission is just $10 per person, and children under 5 get in free.

🗓️ June 20th - Celebrate summer in full bloom at the Lavender Festival from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Jackson Square. This free, family-friendly event transforms the historic district into a vibrant day of shopping, music, food, and fun. More Info

🗓️ June 20th - Knoxville Brewfest returns to World's Fair Park, with 60+ local and regional breweries pouring from 4:30 PM–8:30 PM — including gluten-free and non-alcoholic options. Live music, local food vendors, and a beautiful outdoor setting make this one of Knoxville's most beloved annual events. More Info

🗓️ June 21st - Looking for a Father's Day that's a little more epic than brunch? B&B Indoor Foam Dart Arena (6709 Maynardville Pike) is making it easy to give Dad an unforgettable day with their Father's Day Special from 11:00 AM–8:00 PM. More Info

🗓️ June 21st - Get ready for a citywide celebration of music as Make Music Knoxville returns! For one exciting day, music will fill the streets, parks, patios, stages, sidewalks, and public spaces across Knoxville, transforming the city into one giant free music festival. More Info

🗓️ June 21st-27th - Steve Kaufman's Acoustic Kamp celebrates its 30th Annual Bluegrass Week June 21st–27th at Maryville College — and it's widely considered one of the finest acoustic music camps in the country. More Info

🗓️ June 23rd - Used Book Sale at the Carter Branch Library (9036 Asheville Highway) | 1:00–7:00 PM More Info

🗓️ June 24th-27th - The 2026 AAU Girls Basketball World Championships comes to Knoxville from June 24th–28th, with games taking place at the Knoxville Convention Center (701 Henley Street) and the adjacent World's Fair Exhibition Hall. More Info

🗓️ June 24th-27th - Nief-Norf SYNNERGY comes to Knoxville - a four-day contemporary music festival and conference that's genuinely unlike anything else happening in East Tennessee this summer. Think cutting-edge new music performed live by world-class artists, with 12 free public concerts woven throughout the week. No ticket required. Just show up and listen. More Info

🗓️ June 25th - Music for Seniors: Love Notes - A Musical Afternoon of Romance comes to the Episcopal Church of the Ascension (800 S. Northshore Drive) from 2:00 PM–3:00 PM, presented by the acclaimed Knoxville Opera. More Info

🗓️ June 26th - Kathleen Madigan - The Day Drinking Tour comes to the Bijou Theatre at 7:00 PM — and if you've ever caught her on a late-night show, her Netflix specials, or heard her on the radio, you already know what you're getting: razor-sharp, relatable, laugh-until-it-hurts comedy delivered by someone who has been doing this at the highest level for three decades. More Info

🗓️ June 27th - The Third Annual Blackberry Festival and 5K takes over 2910 W Emory Road in Powell from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM, hosted by Powell Presbyterian Church — and the lineup is everything a perfect summer Saturday should be. More Info

🗓️ June 27th - The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony comes to the Tennessee Theatre (604 S. Gay Street) — one of the most prestigious nights in women's basketball, and it happens right here in Knoxville, home of the WBHOF. More Info

🗓️ June 27th - Used Book Sale at the Karns Branch Library (7516 Oak Ridge Hwy) | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM More Info

🗓️ July 10th-12th - FanBoy Expo takes over the Knoxville Convention Center (701 Henley Street) for three action-packed days — and with over 30,000 fans attending each summer event, this is one of the biggest and most electric weekends on the Knoxville calendar. More Info

🗓️ July 29th - One of the most celebrated voices in rock history is coming to Knoxville. Graham Nash brings his Live on Tour 2026 to the Bijou on July 29th at 7:30 PM — and with a career spanning more than six decades, this is as close to a living history of contemporary music as you can get in one evening. More Info

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🗓️ June 10th - The Vine Network hosts its monthly Faith Based Business Boost meeting from 8:30 AM–10:00 AM at 4900 Horsestall Drive — and it's completely free, no membership required.

🗓️Free Veterans’ Breakfast: The United Veterans Council of East Tennessee presents 17 free breakfasts for Veterans and guests on four Saturdays, monthly. Coffee line starts at 8am, Chow line starts at 8:30am. Locations and Dates

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