The City’s Concerts on the Square live music series on Market Square begins May 1, 2018. 

The Karns Middle School Jazz Band kicks off Jazz Tuesdays on May 1 starting at 7 p.m. followed by the Karns High School Jazz Band at 8 p.m.

For the rest of the Jazz Tuesdays season, you can hear these acts play 8-10 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on Tuesdays, from May 8 through Aug. 28:

• May 8: Knoxville Youth Saxophone Ensemble (7-9 pm)
• May 15: Knoxville Jazz Youth Orchestra (6 pm) and Knoxville Jazz Orchestra (8 pm)
• May 22: The Core with Justin Ray
• May 29: Greg Tardy Quartet • June 5: Greg Tardy Quartet • June 12: Greg Tardy Quartet
• June 19: Mark Boling's Trio Life
• June 26-August 28: Greg Tardy Quartet

Meanwhile, Symphony on the Square initiates Variety Thursdays. The Knoxville Symphony Chamber Orchestra will perform from 7:30-9 p.m. on Thursday, May 10.

After the Chamber Orchestra kickoff, Variety Thursdays will feature the following acts every Thursday, from 7-9 p.m.:

• May 17: The Young Fables
• May 24: The Ville Band
• May 31: Frontier Band
• June 7: Ensemble Swing Time 
• June 14: Square on the Square
• June 21: Josh Cottrell
• June 28: Bary Jolly’s Jimmy Buffett Tribute

All Concerts on the Square events are free, including parking for motorists entering City-owned garages after 6 p.m. 

No alcohol or food will be sold on Market Square proper, although 14 restaurants – many with patios – are located on the Square. 

Stay informed about the bands performing and any weather-related cancellations by following City of Knoxville Special Events on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityofKnoxvilleSpecialEvents.

For more information, visit www.knoxvilletn.gov/concerts.