Knoxville Live Music Calendar 05/18-05/24

Looks like a week of rain starting on Wednesday! Luckily you can stay dry inside, so why not check out our list and enjoy some Knoxville live music!

Call it a calendar, call it an event planner, call it whatever you want. Let us know in the comments if we missed a show! Have a great week!!

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Monday 05/18

Tuesday 05/19

Wednesday 05/20

Thursday 05/21

Friday 05/22

Saturday 05/23

Sunday 05/24

Monday 05/18

• 6PM - Tellios

  • Knox Brew Stories @ Suttree's $FREE, All Ages

• 7PM - Jake Smith Jesse Eads David Kline Alex Supertrash Jason Roller

  • Out Series Improvisations @ Pilot Light $FREE, All Ages

• 7PM - Michael Rodriguez Group

  • Jazz @ Bistro at the Bijou $FREE, All Ages

• 7PM - Frog & Toad

  • Jazz @ Harvest $FREE, All Ages

• 9PM-Late - Fahrenheit Choir

  • Rock @ Preservation Pub $3, 21+

Tuesday 05/19

• 7PM - Larry Vincent Quartet

  • Jazz on the Square @ Market Square $FREE, All Ages

• 7PM - Fit For A King w/Invent Animate, ten56., Acres

  • Heavy Metal & Stuff @ Mill & Mine $29 Advance, $33 Day of Show, 18+

  • Buy Tickets: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/fit-for-a-king-the-mill-mine-tickets/14087854

• 8PM - Thrush w/Antadie Koi Puddle Marianne

  • Indie Stuff @ Pilot Light $10, All Ages

• 9PM-Late - Fahrenheit Choir

  • Rock @ Preservation Pub $3, 21+

Wednesday 05/20

• 6:50PM - Sevendust w/Atreyu, Fire From The Gods, American Andrenalin

  • Metal & Stuff @ Mill & Mine $SOLD OUT, 18+

• 7PM - Spring Vibes w/Knoxville Jazz Orchestra

  • Jazz @ Bistro at the Bijou $FREE, All Ages

• 7PM - J. Luke Cochran

  • Knox Whiskey Wednesdays @ Suttree's $FREE, All Ages

• 8PM - Katherine Young & Jessica Pavone w/PRoJEKT.9 Voluntary Decomposers Society

  • A Soirèe of Sound @ Pilot Light $10, All Ages

• 8PM - Paul Gilbert w/Greg Koch

  • Rock @ Open Chord $35 Advance, All Ages

  • Buy Tickets: https://www.eventim.us/event/tickets/677054

• 9PM - Tayls, Lost Sound Department, Kelsey Blackstone

  • Rock & Stuff @ Preservation Pub $5, 21+

  
  

Thursday 05/21

• 12PM - Mark Mojo Johnson, Randall Griggs

  • WDVX Blue Plate @ Barley's $FREE, All Ages

• 6PM - Daniel Fluitt

  • Grumpin' Country @ Central Flats & Taps $FREE, All Ages

• 6:30PM - SoKno Sculpt w/Palm Sol

  • Sculptures & Jazz @ 420 Elizabeth Ave $FREE, All Ages

  • Learn More: https://soknosculpt.com/2026/05/03/sculpture-unveiling-southern-beacon-by-bill-cook-jr/

• 7PM - Eliza Thorn, Ramona & The Holy Smokes

  • Honky Tonk Thursday @ VFW 4th & Gill $5, All Ages

• 7PM - Filthy Ferraris

  • Two Step Thursday @ Suttree's $FREE, All Ages

• 7PM - Tim Decker & Tennessee River

  • Bluegrass @ Market Square $FREE, All Ages

• 8PM - Gasket w/I Before E Thoon No Eden

  • Hardcore & Stuff @ Pilot Light $10, All Ages

• 8PM - Cole Chaney w/Logan Halstead 

  • Americana & Stuff @ Barley's $18 Advance, $20 Day of Show, 21+

  • Buy Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cole-chaney-tickets-1985692706338

• 8:30PM - RAWK-aoke Live Band Karaoke

  • Live Band Karaoke @ Scruffy City Hall $5, 21+

  • Song List: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMzEtlx0Kal3RjOtZqEDZDkRM8UH3-r1jZnByrSKZme3qtaA/viewform

• 9PM - Big Pink

  • Classic Rock Tribute @ Preservation Pub $5, 21+

• 9PM - Küf Knotz & Christine Elise w/DJ Soularia

  • Art of Storytelling @ Fly By Night $5 Advance, 21+

  • Buy Tickets: https://www.thebottomknox.com/events-1/the-art-of-storytelling-with-kuf-knotz-christine-elise-2026

• 9:30PM - Luke Purcell

  • Country @ Wagon Wheel $FREE, 21+

  
  

Friday 05/22

• 12PM - Dave Eggar Quartet

  • WDVX Big Plate @ Barley's $FREE, All Ages

• 12PM-4AM - Peace Out 2026 w/Tons of Bands

  • 3 Day Mini Festival @ The Commune $FREE, $15 Camping Per Car 18+

  • Learn More: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYIr76npiMo/

• 6PM - Sammy T and The Sunny D

  • Funk, Soul, Jam, & More @ Kern's Bakery $FREE, All Ages

• 7PM - Tattle Tail

  • Rock @ Flock Beer & Wine $FREE, All Ages

• 7PM - Matt Woods

  • Americana @ Trailhead Beer Market $FREE, All Ages

• 7PM - Local Lore

  • Americana @ Ale' Rae's $FREE, All Ages

• 7PM - Cullen Kehoe

  • Singer-Songwriter @ Side Hustle at Lonesome Dove $FREE, All Ages

• 7PM - TBA

  • Tavern Notes @ Maker Exchange $FREE, All Ages

• 8PM - Big Bad Oven w/Dauber Stupid Future

  • Indie Rock & Stuff @ Pilot Light $10, All Ages

• 8PM - Sam Adams Trio

  • Jazz @ Bistro at the Bijou $5, All Ages

• 8PM - Telefronetic w/Andrew Swafford, DJ Soularia

  • Electronic, Ambience, & More @ Fly By Night $5, 21+

• 8PM-Late - (8PM) Smokers Club (11:30PM) Suns of Stars

  • Jams & Blues @ Preservation Pub $10, 21+

• 8PM - The Sloppy Boys

  • Party Rock @ Open Chord $18 Advance, All Ages

  • Buy Tickets: https://www.eventim.us/event/tickets/682098

• 8PM - Different Drum: A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt

  • Linda Ronstadt Tribute @ Crafty Bastard West $15, All Ages

  • Buy Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/different-drum-a-tribute-to-linda-ronstadt-tickets-1985454428643

• 8PM - CRITES

  • DJ Night @ Hi-Wire Brewing $FREE, 21+

• 8PM - Billy Mac

  • Blues & Country & Stuff @ Sonny's Original Southern Pub $FREE, 21+

• 8PM - Kaleb Mullins & The Witness

  • Rock @ Schulz Bräu $FREE, All Ages

• 9PM - Corey James Clifton

  • Soulful Rock @ Jig & Reel $FREE, 21+

• 9PM - Pavo Real Norteño, Conjunto Invensible De Ags, DJ Gecko

  • Norteño & More @ The Knox Colliseo $40, 16+

  • Buy Tickets: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/knoxville-tribal-fest-the-knox-coliseo-tickets/14921583

• 9PM - KINGS REIGN

  • Rock @ Finn's Tavern $FREE, 21+

• 9PM-Late - Smooth Sailor

  • Yacht Rock Tribute @ Scruffy City Hall $10, 21+

• 10PM - The Ultimate!

  • Pop Punk Tribute & More @ Barley's $5, 21+

Saturday 05/23

• 10AM-6AM - Peace Out 2026 w/Tons of Bands

  • 3 Day Mini Festival @ The Commune $FREE, $15 Camping Per Car 18+

  • Learn More: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYIr76npiMo/

• 3PM - Steve Davis Hoops & Celebration of Life

  • Celebrating Market Square Hula Hoop Guy @ Market Square $FREE, All Ages

  • Learn More: https://wdvx.com/event/steve-davis-hoops-celebration-of-life/

• 5PM - Scruffy's EDM Cat Party

  • EDM, Cats, & Community @ Scruffy's Cafe $20, All Ages

  • Buy Tickets:https://www.scruffyscafeknox.com/book-online

  • Learn More: https://www.facebook.com/events/1482491563524190/

• 6PM - Milkshake Fatty

  • Funk, Soul, Jam, & More @ Kern's Bakery $FREE, All Ages

• 6PM - Steve Davis Hoops & Celebration of Life (Music)

  • Celebrating Market Square Hula Hoop Guy @ Scruffy City Hall $FREE, All Ages

• 7PM - Mount Olive Pleasure Club

  • New Orleans Stuff & More @ Trailhead Beer Market $FREE, All Ages

• 7PM - Citizen Soldier w/Adelita's Way, New Medicine

  • Alt Rock & Stuff @ Bijou Theatre $39+, All Ages

  • Buy Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B00642FE902B183

• 7PM - Johnny Revenant

  • Singer-Songwriter @ Side Hustle at Lonesome Dove $FREE, All Ages

• 7PM - Marcus Bunch

  • Singer-Songwriter @ Suttree's $FREE, All Ages

• 8PM - Hugh Lindsay Group

  • Jazz @ Bistro at the Bijou $5, All Ages

• 8PM - hoopla!, Cactus Queens, Peace Pursuers

  • Rock for Rescue Animals @ Birdhouse $FREE, All Ages

  • Learn More: https://www.facebook.com/events/26518735694388836

• 8PM-Late - (8PM) Mal Nombre (11:30PM) Throwin' Stones

  • Groovy instrumentals & Rock @ Preservation Pub $10, 21+

• 8PM - Kottonmouth Kings w/A Killer's Confession, Kung Fu Vampire

  • Rap Rock & More @ Open Chord $28 Advance, All Ages

  • Buy Tickets: https://www.eventim.us/event/tickets/681046

• 8PM - Trent James Band

  • Music @ Schulz Bräu $FREE, All Ages

• 8PM - Keith Dozier Band

  • Country & Stuff @ Sonny's Original Southern Pub $FREE, 21+

• 8PM - Robbie Litt, Billy Mac, High Weeds

  • Three Music Acts @ Buckethead Tavern $FREE, 21+

• 8PM - JACK'D UP

  • Classic Rock @ Fountain City Social $FREE, 21+

• 9PM - Big Pink

  • Classic Rock Tribute @ Jig & Reel $FREE, 21+

• 9PM - Full Service

  • Rock @ Finn's Tavern $FREE, 21+

• 10PM - Gentry Blue

  • Art Rock & More @ Barley's $5, 21+

• 10:30PM - Luke Purcell

  • Country @ Wagon Wheel $FREE, 21+

• 11PM-Late - Corey James Clifton

  • Soulful Rock @ Scruffy City Hall $10, 21+

  
  

Sunday 05/24

• 10AM-6PM - Peace Out 2026 w/Tons of Bands

  • 3 Day Mini Festival @ The Commune $FREE, $15 Camping Per Car 18+

  • Learn More: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYIr76npiMo/

• 1PM - Jac Conley

  • Solo Set @ Kern's Bakery $FREE, All Ages

• 2PM - Joseph & His Brothers w/Sad Bath Ryan Schaefer

  • Album Release @ Pilot Light $FREE, All Ages

• 2PM - Sam Adams Trio

  • Jazz @ Trailhead Beer Market $FREE, All Ages

• 3PM - Lunsford/Deacon

  • Mountain Dilk Jazz @ Flock Beer & Wine $FREE, All Ages

• 3PM - Nathan Morgan

  • Country @ Wagon Wheel $FREE, 21+

• 4PM - Bob Dylan Birthday Bash

  • Bob Dylan Tribute @ Ijams Nature Center $15 Advance, $18 Day of Show, All Ages

  • Learn More & Buy Tickets: https://www.ijams.org/event-details/special-event-bob-dylan-birthday-bash-2026

• 4PM - The Breadlosers

  • Bluegrass @ Alliance Brewing $FREE, All Ages

• 6PM - Chris Marshall Presents Live & Local

  • Local Musicians! @ Yee-Haw Brewing $FREE, All Ages

• 7PM - Owen Tharp & Hunter Deacon

  • Crafty Jazz Night @ Crafty Bastard (Downtown/Emory Place) $FREE, All Ages

• 8PM - Liquid Mike w/Pony, Fifty Ten Hull

  • Indie Rock & Stuff @ Pilot Light $12 Advance, $15 Day of Show, All Ages

  • Buy Tickets: https://www.freshtix.com/events/liquid-mike--pony

• 8PM - Eliot & Elcee

  • Singer Songwriter Duo @ Barley's $FREE, All Ages