Ring in 2025 with friends and family at the City of Knoxville’s 4th annual New Year’s Eve at the Sunsphere, presented by Lowe’s, at World’s Fair Park. This free, all-ages event takes place on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, and promises a night full of music and activities, culminating in the iconic ball drop from the Sunsphere at midnight.

Festivities kick off at 9 p.m. with Knox Vegas DJs spinning crowd-favorite hits on the main stage. Dance the night away with a silent disco, and enjoy live music from the Mikki Norwood Band, performing from 10 p.m. to 11:55 p.m.

Visitors are encouraged to make it a full evening by exploring the illuminated streets of Downtown Knoxville, enjoying local restaurants, and skating at Knoxville’s Holidays on Ice at Market Square, open until 9 p.m., before walking over to World’s Fair Park to continue the celebrations.

Additional details:

• Free parking is available in all City-owned garages, including Locust Street, Market Square, and the 11th Street Garage. Visit DowntownKnoxville.org/Parking for more information. 

• This is a family-friendly, alcohol-free event. Guests may bring chairs, but tents and canopies are not permitted.

• Rain or shine! The event will take place regardless of weather conditions.

Road closures:

• Clinch Avenue (between Henley and 11th streets) will be closed from noon on Dec. 31, 2024, to 1 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2025.

• World’s Fair Park Drive (between Clinch and Grand avenues) will be closed from 6 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2024, to 1 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2025.

Special thanks to Lowe’s and our other sponsors for making this celebration possible.

Visit KnoxvilleTN.gov/events for additional information about events produced by the City’s Office of Special Events.

Visit VisitKnoxville.com/events/ for additional New Year’s Eve event listings.