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Things to do in Knoxville, August 2026

Browse 9 upcoming events and things to do in Knoxville during August 2026. Highlights include CreepyCon Presents: GWAR with Special Guest Twiztid, A Tribute to Johnny Cash's Folsom Prison Recording, St. Cugino Day: An Italian-inspired Vegetarian Food and Drink Celebration and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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CreepyCon Presents: GWAR with Special Guest Twiztid

Knoxville · The Mill & MineSat, Aug 1Music

🎟️ From $58

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A Tribute to Johnny Cash's Folsom Prison Recording

Knoxville · Bijou TheatreFri, Aug 7Music

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St. Cugino Day: An Italian-inspired Vegetarian Food and Drink Celebration

Knoxville · The Mill & MineSun, Aug 9Culture & Art

🎟️ From $86

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The Temptations & The Four Tops

Knoxville · Tennessee TheatreSun, Aug 23Music

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Tommy Emmanuel CGP - Living In The Light Tour

Knoxville · Tennessee TheatreMon, Aug 24Music

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Happy Landing and The Band Solstice

Knoxville · The Mill & MineFri, Aug 28Music

🎟️ From $0

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Jonah Kagen

Knoxville · The Mill & MineSat, Aug 29Music

🎟️ From $26

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Nitro Circus 2.0

Knoxville · Covenant Health ParkSun, Aug 30Sport

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Bop to the Top

Knoxville · The Mill & MineSun, Aug 30Music

🎟️ From $26

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Late-summer highlights

August tends to continue the peak outdoor season with festivals and city breaks, though some venues slow down as locals take their own summer holidays.

Catch the last of the season's open-air festivals and food markets
Look for late-summer concerts and outdoor film screenings
Some smaller venues run a lighter schedule mid-month — worth checking listings ahead