Weekly live music returns to Knoxville’s Market Square starting Tuesday May 6 when the City’s live music series begins its 2025 season.

Concerts on the Square, presented by Axle Logistics, will be held Tuesdays in May, June and September, and on third Thursdays in May, June, July, August and September. All concerts are 7-9 p.m. 

On Tuesdays, Knoxville’s most talented jazz musicians perform in a lineup booked by Knoxville Jazz Orchestra director Vance Thompson. The KJO is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

Jazz Tuesdays:

May 6: Margherita Fava and the Knoxville Jazz Workshop

May 13: Greg Tardy Quintet with Karns High School Jazz Band at 5:30 p.m.

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

Third Thursdays feature a variety of musical styles, also from 7-9 p.m.

May 15: WIMZ Garage Band

June 19: Brian Clay’s GRUUV Xperience in collaboration with Beck Cultural Exchange Center for Juneteenth

July 17: Teen Spirit

Aug. 21: 7 Bridges: The Ultimate EAGLES Experience

Sept. 18: Square on the Square

Attendees should bring their own chairs for first-come, first-served seating. No food or beer will be sold on Market Square. Food is available from restaurants for take-out, but alcohol can only be consumed inside establishments or on their patios.

Learn about the performers and weather-related cancellations by following City of Knoxville Special Events Facebook page here.

A full calendar is posted here