Concerts on the Square Presented by Axle Logistics
Join us on Market Square, located in the heart of Downtown Knoxville for free concerts during the summer of 2025!
Concerts on the Square presented by Axle Logistics will feature free concerts on Market Square with Jazz music on Tuesdays in May, June & September from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. and a variety of music genres on the Third Thursdays in the months of May-September.
Save the dates below for the 2025 Concerts on the Square
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Jazz Tuesdays 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
May 6- Margherita Fava and the Knoxville Jazz Workshop
May 13- Greg Tardy Quintet
*Due to rain and storms, this event has been moved inside at the Emporium Center located at 100 S. Gay Street
May 20 - Denin Slage-Koch
May 27 - Mimi Terry Quartet
June 3 - Donald Brown & Friends
June 10 - Vance Thompson Quartet
June 17 - Taber Gable
June 24 - Ken Brown Quartet
Variety Thursdays 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
May 15
WIMZ Garage Band
103.5 WIMZ Knoxville's Classic Rock has their very own Rock Band!
Playing the same Classic Rock Hits you hear over the radio airwaves, live, and in person!
Radio talents Jay Mac, Big R, & Shane Cox from B97.5, also Station Engineer Kevin, Local Favorite Musician Stevie Jones, & Fire Fighter by Day Drummer by Night "Michael Bravine"!
https://www.facebook.com/wimzgarageband
June 19
Brian Clay’s GRUUV Xperience
Brian Clay’s GRUUV Xperience with special guest performers in tribute with Beck Cultural Center for Juneteenth. Let’s honor Juneteenth together—through the power of music and community!
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, culture, and celebration as we honor Juneteenth with Knoxville’s own Brian Clay as music director and host for the evening, bringing his signature energy and musical excellence to the stage. Backed by his electrifying band, The GRUUV Xperience, Brian will guide us on a soulful musical journey—blending jazz, gospel, R&B, and funk in celebration of freedom, resilience, and unity.
Adding even more sparkle to the night, Brian will welcome some of Knoxville’s finest vocalists and performers as special guests, creating a dynamic, uplifting showcase you won’t want to miss.
July 17
Teen Spirit
Teen Spirit will be bringing the fun and nostalgia of the 90s to Market Square!
https://www.facebook.com/SoundsliketeenspiritTN/
August 21
7 Bridges : The Ultimate EAGLES Experience
7 Bridges : The Ultimate EAGLES Experience is a stunningly accurate tribute to the music of the Eagles. Using no backing tracks or harmonizers, 7 Bridges faithfully re-creates the experience of an Eagles concert from the band’s most prolific period.
Every show features one brilliant hit single after another with some mighty Don Henley and Joe Walsh surprises sprinkled into the mix. 7 Bridges offers the perfect blend of songs to capture all levels of Eagles devotees.
https://www.7bridgesband.com/home
September 19
Square on the Square
Enjoy Square Dancing on Market Square! You will be able to learn how to Square Dance and dance the night away. Bring your friends, family or meet someone new at the event and enjoy the Do Si Do and Promenade and so much more!
SEATING
There are no chairs on Market Square, please feel free to bring a lawn chair and or a blanket and sit and enjoy the ambience of Market Square while listening to music under the night sky. Or you can visit one of the many restaurants on the Square and enjoy the show from the patio.
PARKING
Free parking is available in all City owned garages after 6pm. Market Square Garage, Locust Street Garage, and State Street Garage, are the closest to Market Square
UPDATES
Stay informed about the bands performing and any weather-related cancellations by checking the City of Knoxville Special Events Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/CityofKnoxvilleSpecialEvents.
SPONSORS
Thank you to our sponsors for supporting this great community event!
