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

Sunday April 13, 2025

Market Square Stage

12:30 PM - Knoxville Opera (O)

01:30 PM - Knoxville Jazz Orchestra Middle School Band (B)

03:00 PM - Timeless Ballroom + Vihkor (D)

04:00 PM - Knoxville Opera (O)

05:00 PM - Jeanine Fuller Trio (G)

06:00 PM - The Deep Fakes (G)

Church Street Stage

12:30 PM - Ut Trombone Choir (B)

01:30 PM - Knoxville Symphony Youth Chamber Music Program (B)

02:30 PM - Knoxville Adventist School Handbell Choir (B)

03:30 PM - Knoxville Opera (O)

04:30 PM - Hailey Joy (G)

05:30 PM - Mike Jones (G)

Union Avenue Stage

12:30 PM - Oasis Dancers (D)

01:30 PM - Flamenco Knoxville (D)

02:30 PM - Knoxville Opera (O)

03:30 PM - Tinadre Dancers (D)

04:30 PM - Knoxville Jazz Youth Orchestra (B)

05:30 PM - Broadway Academy of Performing Arts Dancers (D)

Clinch Avenue Stage

12:00 PM - Knoxville Opera (O)

01:30 PM - Ut Saxophone Ensemble (B)

02:00 PM - the Bobby Band (B)

03:00 PM - Horatio Monroe Band (B)

04:00 PM - Knoxville Opera (O)

05:00 PM - Smokyland Sound Barbershop Chorus (C)

Date: April 12 - 13, 2025