Rossini Festival is a FREE International Street Fair for the entire family that celebrates the global impact on the music, food, and culture of East Tennessee. More than half a million residents of Knox County and the surrounding areas have visited the festival throughout the years.

This annual event includes non-stop entertainment on four outdoor stages, showcasing opera, classical, jazz, gospel, ballet, modern dance, and much more.

Attendees can also browse food vendors and more than 75 artisans throughout the market, along with the Kids & Family Fun Zone for activities children will enjoy.

Non-stop entertainment on four outdoor stages, scores of food and crafts from local artisans, and fun activities for the entire family.

MUSIC & PERFORMANCES

Four outdoor stages offer more than 11 hours of non-stop choral, opera, jazz, instrumental, gospel, chamber, dance, and international artistic performances.

You are sure to catch something new at every turn.

ARTISANS & CRAFT VENDORS

Hundreds of artisans from all over East Tennessee gather to show off and sell their wares. From booths scattered throughout the festival footprint, you will find clothing, jewelry, and household items - all handmade within our region.

FOOD VENDORS

Rossini Festival food and beverage vendors offer a plethora of local and international cuisine. From tacos to baklava, and cocktails to lemonade, everyone can get what they want!

Schedule

Saturday April 12, 2025

Market Square Stage

10:00 AM - Ut Voice Students (O)

11:00 AM - Circle Modern Dance (D)

12:00 PM - Knoxville Community Concert Band (B)

01:30 PM - Appalachian Equality Chorus (C)

02:15 PM - Knoxville Opera Children’s Choir (C)

03:00 PM - Knoxville Opera Gospel Choir (C)

04:00 PM - Ensemble Swing Time (B)

05:00 Pm - Catty Wompus (P)

06:00 PM - Knoxville Opera (O)

07:00 PM - Love Drunk (G)

08:30 PM - Teen Spirit (G)

Church Street Stage

10:00 AM - Knoxville Opera (O)

11:00 AM - Danza Azteca Quetzalli (G)

12:00 PM - Cedar Bluff Middle Concert Choir (C)

01:00 PM - South Doyle Middle School Showchoir (C)

02:00 PM - Pellissippi Community College Variations (B)

03:00 PM - Maryville College Choir (C)

04:00 PM - School of Rock Knoxville House Band (G)

05:00 PM - Knoxville Swing Dance Association (D)

Union Avenue Stage

10:30 AM - Ramya Kapadia Ensemble Indian Dance (D)

11:30 AM - Rosa De Flamenco (D)

12:30 PM - Alexia and the Alexandria Dancers (D)

01:30 PM - Sandsation Dancers (D)

02:30 PM - Hart-strings (B)

04:30 PM - Powell Middle School Steel Drum Band (B)

05:30 PM - Albi Belly Dance (D)

06:30 PM - Silent Disco (P)

Clinch Avenue Stage

10:30 AM - Hardin Valley Thunder (B)

11:30 AM - Knoxville Opera (O)

12:30 PM - Thistle Highlanders (D)

01:30 PM - Knoxville Suzuki Academy (G)

02:30 PM - Knoxville Opera (O)

03:30 PM - Pellissippi Jazz Band (B)

04:30 PM - Classic Rock Band (G)

05:30 PM - Nick Horner Family (G)

06:30 PM - Maggie Tharp the Band (G)

07:30 PM - Southern Taps Clogging Company (D)

Date: April 12 - 13, 2025