
March 2024
Big Ears Festival
The Big Ears Festival draws thousands of attendees from across the globe during its four-day run of venues in downtown Knoxville. Founded in 2009, the Big Ears Festival is the organization's flagship event. It explores the influences that inspire and connect musicians and artists, crossing the boundaries of musical genres as well as artistic disciplines. Every spring, Big Ears presents nearly 200 concerts, talks, workshops, film screenings, residencies and more in over a dozen venues across downtown Knoxville.
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Rossini Festival
The Rossini Festival is Knoxville Opera’s annual International Street Fair that celebrates the global impact on the music, food, art and culture of East Tennessee. The festival features non-stop entertainment on four outdoor stages showcasing opera, classical, jazz, gospel, ethnic music, ballet, modern and ethnic dance. Attendees can purchase from scores of food vendors and more than 75 artisans throughout the day, while The Y FunZone keeps children entertained. Admission is always free.
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