Concerts on the Square are back for the 2019 season. Knoxville’s Market Square is the site for free entertainment on Tuesday and Thursday evenings courtesy of the City of Knoxville and First Century Bank.
“Jazz Tuesdays” began on May 7 and runs through August 27. 8 PM – 10 PM
“Variety Thursdays” began on May 2 and runs through June 27. 7 PM – 9 PM
The city recommends that you stay informed about the bands performing and any weather-related cancellations by checking the City of Knoxville Special Events Facebook page: www.facebook.com/CityofKnoxvilleSpecialEvents.
Remember: Parking is FREE after 6 p.m. at the City-owned Market Square, State Street and Locust Street garages.
May 14 – Knoxville Jazz Youth Orchestra (at 6pm) and Knoxville Jazz Orchestra (at 8pm)
May 16 – Rhythm N’ Blooms artist Katie Pruitt — Pruitt tackles human topics such as religion, mental health, and contemporary love songs with a modern twist.
May 21 – Jazz on the Square
​May 23 – Ensemble Swing Time Band — The Ensemble Swing Time is a 17 piece big band specializing in classic big band swing and feature original arrangements and those made famous by Glenn Miller, the Dorsey Brothers and other great bands from the Swing Era.
May 28 – Jazz on the Square
May 30 – Bary Jolly Pirates on the Patio — Live covers of Jimmy Buffett’s best songs and crowd favorites.
Tuesday, June 4 – Jazz on the Square
Thursday, June 6 – Mike Snodgrass
Tuesday, June 11 – Jazz on the Square
Thursday, June 13 – Frontier Band — Frontier is a harmony-driven rock band with a 70’s feel.
Tuesday, June 18 – Jazz on the Square
Thursday, June 20 – Uptown Moonlighting — Uptown Moonlighting’s (UM) music is a mix of many decades of rock and roll and aims to “play music you like and remember”.
Tuesday, June 25 – Jazz on the Square
Thursday, June 27 – Square on the Square — Square Dancing on Market Square
July 2 – Jazz on the Square
July 9 – Jazz on the Square
July 16 – Jazz on the Square
July 23 – Jazz on the Square
July 30 – Jazz on the Square
August 6 – Jazz on the Square
August 13 – Jazz on the Square
August 20 – Jazz on the Square
August 27 – Jazz on the Square
