15 Things to Do in Knoxville This Week · August 6–9, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Irish Fest on the Hill

Celebrate Knoxville's Irish heritage with live bands, Irish dancers, games for kids, great food, and more at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 · Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

Arts & Culture

PechaKucha Night at the Mill & Mine

PechaKucha Night brings together creative presenters sharing ideas in a fast-paced, dynamic storytelling format at Mill & Mine.

Thursday, August 6, 2026 7:20 PM · Mill & Mine, 227 W Depot Ave

Second Sunday Docent Tour

A guided docent tour of current exhibitions at the Knoxville Museum of Art on the second Sunday of the month.

Sunday, August 9, 2026 2:00 PM · Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World's Fair Park Drive

Bloom & Build

A creative pop-up event at a West Knoxville venue combining florals and hands-on building or crafting activities.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 5:00 PM · 408 West St, Knoxville

Strategic Connections: The Skill of Intentional Professional Networking

Nelson Leiser shares practical strategies for intentional networking in this interactive professional development session hosted by YPK.

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 12:00 PM

Food & Drink

Rooftop Bourbon Tasting

Sip and savor a curated bourbon tasting on the rooftop of Five Thirty Lounge on Gay Street.

Monday, August 10, 2026 5:00 PM · Five Thirty Lounge, 530 S Gay St

Date Night

Falling Stars + Fine Spirits: A Mixology Event

A mixology evening pairing celestial inspiration with craft cocktail-making at a South Knoxville venue.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 6:30 PM · 7107 Sevierville Pike, Knoxville

Botanical Bingo at Loco Burro Rooftop

Bossy Blossoms brings plants and prizes for a rooftop bingo night at Loco Burro, complete with margaritas — seating is limited.

Monday, August 10, 2026 6:00 PM · Loco Burro Knoxville Rooftop

Family-Friendly

Second Sunday Art Activity

Drop-in art activities for all ages at the Knoxville Museum of Art, free with museum admission.

Sunday, August 9, 2026 1:00 PM · Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World's Fair Park Drive

Free Events

WDVX Blue Plate Special: Cale Charney, Buford Watson & Southern Scars

Free live music at the Visit Knoxville Visitors Center as part of the beloved WDVX Blue Plate Special lunchtime concert series.

Thursday, August 6, 2026 12:00 PM · Visit Knoxville Visitors Center, 301 S Gay St

Volunteer with KAUL Shoes for School

Join YPK in supporting the 24th annual Knoxville Area Urban League's Shoes for School event, providing new shoes and school supplies for hundreds of Knox County students.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 8:00 AM · Knoxville Area Urban League

Music & Nightlife

Salsa Bootcamp for Absolute Beginners

An 8-week salsa bootcamp for absolute beginners starting August 10, designed to get you dancing with confidence.

Monday, August 10, 2026 7:15 PM · Knoxville

The Queenz of Knoxville at Sassy Ann's

Knoxville's drag queens take the stage at Sassy Ann's for a lively 21+ performance night.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 9:00 PM · Sassy Ann's

Honky Tonk Soiree

A country-flavored evening of honky-tonk music and good vibes at Mill & Mine.

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 6:00 PM · Mill & Mine, 227 W Depot Ave

Outdoors & Active

Get Some Air at Adair Park

A community walk at Adair Park hosted by the Knoxville InStep Walking Group, open to all paces.

Sunday, August 9, 2026 6:00 PM · Founders Park/Grigsby Chapel Rd Greenway