Rossini Festival
Saturday, April 18, 2026 • 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
The Rossini Festival is Knoxville Opera’s annual International Street Fair that transforms downtown Knoxville into a European-style street party with two full days of music, food, art and family fun. Opera lovers and first-timers can enjoy free performances by local and regional artists across multiple stages, including highlights from upcoming Knoxville Opera productions. More than 100 artisan vendors, food trucks and cultural exhibitors fill the streets alongside wine tastings, kid-friendly activities and live entertainment for thousands of attendees over two days.