20 Things to Do in Knoxville This Week · May 21–24, 2026

Free Events

Concerts on the Square – Variety Thursdays

Free outdoor concert on Market Square featuring a broad spectrum of musical genres on the third Thursday of the month.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 7:00 PM · Market Square, Downtown Knoxville

Pitch-a-Friend Knox

A fun social event at Yee-Haw Brewing Co where you pitch your friends to help them meet new people.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 7:00 PM · Yee-Haw Brewing Co, 745 N Broadway, Knoxville

Concerts on the Square – Jazz Tuesdays

Free outdoor jazz concert on Market Square, a beloved summer tradition running every Tuesday in May, June, and September.

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 7:00 PM · Market Square, Downtown Knoxville

Music & Nightlife

Tim Decker & Tennessee River at Market Square

Bluegrass performance by Tim Decker & Tennessee River on Market Square.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 7:00 PM · Market Square, Knoxville

Will Reagan + Young Oceans + Ivan Theva

Multi-artist concert featuring Will Reagan, Young Oceans, and Ivan Theva at Pink Moon in Knoxville.

Friday, May 22, 2026 7:00 PM · Pink Moon, Knoxville

Arts & Culture

SoKno Sculpt w/Palm Sol

A sculptural arts event with jazz accompaniment by Palm Sol in South Knoxville.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 6:30 PM · 420 Elizabeth Ave, Knoxville

Wayne White: Revenge of the Knoxville Girl

A major exhibition by celebrated artist Wayne White at the Knoxville Museum of Art, on view through July 12.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 10:00 AM · Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World's Fair Park Drive

PechaKucha Night at the Mill & Mine

Fast-paced storytelling event where presenters share ideas using 20 images for 20 seconds each, held at the Mill & Mine.

Thursday, May 28, 2026 7:20 PM · Mill & Mine, 227 W Depot Ave, Knoxville

May Book Club – The Memory Police

YPK's monthly book club discusses Yoko Ogawa's The Memory Police, hosted after hours at The Hive Bookshop.

Sunday, May 31, 2026 5:00 PM · The Hive Bookshop, Knoxville

Food & Drink

YPK Trivia at Maple Hall

Monthly trivia night hosted by Young Professionals of Knoxville at the cozy Maple Hall bowling lounge, with great food and drinks.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 7:30 PM · Maple Hall, Knoxville

CIAO KNOX MERCATO | Italian Market Series

A free pop-up Italian market series at The Plaid Apron featuring Italian food, goods, and community.

Sunday, May 24, 2026 4:00 PM · The Plaid Apron, Knoxville

Date Night

Friday Ballroom Party – Knoxville

Weekly Friday ballroom dance party with Kris Hazard, open to all levels, in Knoxville.

Friday, May 22, 2026 7:00 PM · Knoxville

Beauty & the Beast Afternoon Tea at The Tennessean

A limited-edition Beauty & the Beast–themed afternoon tea with seatings at The Tennessean Hotel, timed to celebrate the Disney production at the Tennessee Theatre.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 12:00 PM · The Tennessean Hotel, Downtown Knoxville

Starlight Movie Night – King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

Outdoor movie screening of King Arthur: Legend of the Sword at the atmospheric Ancient Lore Village.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 7:00 PM · 7107 Sevierville Pike, Knoxville

Outdoors & Active

Market Square Farmers Market

Knoxville's beloved open-air farmers market with 140+ vendors, food trucks, locally grown produce, and handmade goods.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 9:00 AM · Market Square, Downtown Knoxville

Dance2Fit with Jessica Bass

High-energy dance fitness class led by Jessica Bass every Saturday morning in Knoxville.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 9:00 AM · Knoxville

Yoga at the Zoo

A one-of-a-kind yoga fundraiser session led by Kris inside Zoo Knoxville, surrounded by animals.

Friday, May 29, 2026 4:00 PM · Zoo Knoxville, 3500 Knoxville Zoo Dr

Family-Friendly

Knoxville Downtown Newt Scavenger Hunt

A free self-guided scavenger hunt through Downtown Knoxville searching for small brass newts hidden throughout the streets.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 · Downtown Knoxville

Festivals & Special Events

Statemint West Knoxville Spring Consignment Pop-Up

A large spring consignment pop-up shop for women and men at the Rothchild Grand Ballroom in West Knoxville.

Thursday, May 28, 2026 10:00 AM · Rothchild Grand Ballroom, Knoxville

Knoxwalls Murals & Music Festival

The debut of Dogwood Arts' new signature festival celebrating murals and music in North Knoxville's historic Emory Place, running 10 AM–8 PM.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 10:00 AM · Emory Place, North Knoxville