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Rossini Festival 2026

Apr 9, 2026 | 3:09 PM

KNOXVILLE’S ORIGINAL INTERNATIONAL STREET FESTIVAL

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.

APRIL 18 & 19, 2026
DOWNTOWN KNOXVILLE

SATURDAY 10 AM – 10 PM
SUNDAY 12 PM – 7 PM

– FUN, FAMILY-ORIENTED & ALWAYS FREE –

ROSSINI FESTIVAL

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Volunteers are a crucial part of this special event as we extend our outreach into the wider Knoxville community. Each volunteer shift is just 3 hours and includes a free t-shirt and drink ticket!

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.

A woman with red hair wearing a bright pink suit speaking or singing at an outdoor event, with a crowd of people watching and a keyboardist nearby, under a large tree.

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.

A woman in a pink sari shopping for glass wind chimes and ornaments at an outdoor market stall. People are walking in the background.

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!

Outdoor street fair with food stalls, banners, and a crowd of people, trees and cloudy sky visible in the background.

With more than 30,000 people in attendance, the Rossini Festival is the perfect way to reach customers from across the Knoxville area.

Contact Katie Spencer to learn more about sponsorship opportunities for this year’s festival.

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