This summer is going to be hot, and we’re not talking about the temperature. Music superstars, legends, comedians and more will be performing in Knoxville in the coming months.
From Luke Bryan to “Weird Al” Yankovic, James Taylor and PJ Morton, check out the biggest concerts and shows in town this summer.
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June 3 — Tennessee Theater
Bringing Baltimore and the 60s to Knoxville, the popular Broadway musical will run for three days downtown. There will be five performances, including two matinee shows.
Tickets: $69 – $84
Times: 8 p.m., 2 p.m.
Metalachi
June 7 — The competition
Metalachi are the “world’s first and only heavy metal mariachi band”. The Los Angeles band is made up of classically trained musicians who also love getting into metal and have taken their unique sound across the country.
Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 at the door
Show time: 9 p.m.
Shen Yun
June 7 – Tennessee Theater
Celebrate China’s rich heritage and culture through artistic expression. This year’s theme: China before communism. Through 20 performances, Shen Yun brings to life 5,000 years of battles, dynasties, oppression and spirituality.
Tickets: $83 to $153
Show time: 7:30 p.m.
Black Opry Review
June 8 – Tennessee Theater
Black country music artists and black country fans have long been overlooked. Discover and enjoy the diversity of country, blues, folk and American music at the Black Opry Revue.
Tickets: $30 to $55
Show time: 7:30 p.m.
Jo Koy
June 9 — Knoxville Civic Auditorium
“It’s funny, it’s funny,” says comedian Jo Koy. After having to postpone a scheduled show due to a COVID surge, Koy’s world comedy tour comes to a halt in Knoxville. Writing material inspired by his Filipino-American family, Koy has performed around the world and received the “Stand-Up Comedian of the Year” award at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in 2018.
Tickets: Starting at $47.50
Show time: 8 p.m.
Night of the Three Dogs
June 16 — Tennessee Theater
The popular 70s rock band will be performing at the Tennessee Theater. Three Dog Night had 21 Billboard Top 40 hits between 1969 and 1975, including “Mama Told Me Not to Come” and “Black and White.”
Tickets: $44.50 to $94.50
Show time: 7:30 p.m.
City Mountain
June 17 — Bijou Theater
Influenced by Bruce Springsteen, Chuck Berry and the Rolling Stones, Town Mountain combines classic honky-tonk country and old school rock. The group is currently working on its seventh album.
Tickets: $20 to $25
Show time: 8 p.m.
James Taylor
June 22 – Thompson Boling Arena
Spend an evening with legendary singer-songwriter James Taylor. Known for hits like “How Sweet It Is” and “Fire and Rain”, Taylor is one of the best-selling musicians of all time.
Tickets: $59 to $119
Show time: 8 p.m.
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June 25 — Thompson-Boling Arena
Country superstar Alan Jackson is one of the best-selling musical artists of all time. He’s bringing his “Last Call: One More for the Road” tour to town. Songs likely to be featured include “Gone Country” and “I Don’t Even Know Your Name”.
Tickets: Starting at $40.50
Session: 7 p.m.
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June 27 — Mill and mine
Bikini Kill, pioneer of the Riot Grrrl movement, will take to the Mill & Mine stage in June. Formed and disbanded in the 90s, this female-led punk rock band reunited in 2019. Alternative rock band Hurry Up will be the opening act.
Tickets: $32
Show time: 8 p.m.
Mother Blue Tupelo
July 1 — Jig & Reel
Ricky and Micol Davis go home. Blue Mother Tupelo, the Blue Southern soul and roots rock duo, began performing in 1995 and will return to one of their first live venues.
Show time: 9 p.m.
Jimmie Vaughan
July 14 — Bijou Theater
Country, blues, jazz… it’s the same for Jimmie Vaughan. “It’s American music,” said the four-time Grammy-winning country artist. “I want to collect it; it’s from the same place.” The singer and guitarist is known for his style and his songs “Six Strings Down”, “Family Style” and “Just A Little Bit”.
Tickets: $40-55
Show time: 8 p.m.
STRFKR
July 23 — Mill and mine
The indie rock band from Portland, Oregon will make a stopover in Knoxville. Psychedelic indie rock band The Undercover Dream Lovers and psychedelic artist Das Kope are also set to appear.
Tickets: $22 to $25
Show time: 8 p.m.
Robert Earl Keen
July 27 – Tennessee Theater
Robert Earl Keen is a lover of music and performing and has no plans to slow down any time soon. Known for his roots music, his albums and live performances also incorporate other genres and styles like country, folk, bluegrass and rock.
Tickets: $45 to $75
Show time: 7:30 p.m.
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August 12 — Barley’s Taproom
Combine the speed of bluegrass with the energy of punk rock, and you have Appalachian punk: the niche genre of Cutthroat Shamrock. Irish punk band Katie’s Randy Cat will also perform.
Show time: 10 p.m.
“Al Weird” Yankovic
August 17 – Tennessee Theater
The famous musical satirist gets personal. The five-time Grammy winner will perform an intimate set of original, non-parody songs. Actor and comedian Emo Philips will open the show as a special guest.
Tickets: $49.50 to $89.50
Show time: 7:30 p.m.
Amy Grant
August 18 – Tennessee Theater
Amy Grant is one of the first contemporary Christian artists to become a mainstream sensation, reaching No. 1 on the pop charts and going platinum. She has sold over 30 million albums worldwide during her 30+ year career.
Tickets: $35 to $75
Show time: 7:30 p.m.
Luke Bryan
August 19 — Thompson-Boling Arena
The country superstar and “American Idol” judge is hitting the road. Her ‘Raised Up Right’ tour will include songs like ‘That’s My Kind of Night’ and ‘Country Girl (Shake It for Me)’. Riley Green, Mitchell Tenpenny and DJ Rock will also make appearances.
Tickets: From $25
Session: 7 p.m.
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August 27 – Tennessee Theater
Eagles founding member Glenn Frey once called Little River Band “the best singing group in the world.” The chart-topping rock band of the 70s and 80s will perform hits like “Help Is On Its Way” and “Reminiscing.”
Tickets: $45 to $80
Show time: 8 p.m.
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August 27 — Mill and mine
The 22-year-old indie rock guitarist and singer-songwriter has released her second album in 2021. Indie rock artists Hotline TNT and Momma will also perform.
Tickets: $25 in advance, $28 at the door
Show time: 8 p.m.
PJ Morton
August 30 — Bijou Theater
Known for songs like “How Deep Is Your Love” and “Say So”, the R&B singer, songwriter, producer and keyboardist of Maroon 5 has won four Grammys and countless other awards.
Tickets: $31.50 to $51.40
Show time: 8 p.m.
