Program 40th Annual Independence Day Concert July 4, 2024 | 8:00 p.m. Tennessee Amphitheater, World's Fair Park Sponsored by At 8 p.m. the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will perform the 40th Annual Free Lawson Family Foundation Independence Day Concert in the Tennessee Amphitheater. The event will conclude with a fireworks display, starting at approximately 9:45 p.m. Come celebrate the Fourth of July with us! Concert Calendar | Press DONATE NOW Tickets & Calendar Education & Community Support the Orchestra Knoxville Symphony League About the KSO Join the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra in World’s Fair Park Amphitheater for the 41 st Annual Independence Day Concert presented by the Lawson Family Foundation on July 4 at 8:00 p.m. Music Director Aram Demirjian leads the KSO in this FREE, family-friendly concert as part of the City of Knoxville’s holiday celebration with a special guest Dozens will to return to World's Fair Park next week for Knoxville's annual rain or shine Fourth of July festival, featuring free performances, fireworks and more! KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Crowds are expected to return to World's Fair Park on the Fourth of July for Knoxville's annual festival featuring free musical performances, plenty of fun and a fireworks finale! Knoxville Symphony Orchestra's 41st Annual Free Lawson Family Foundation Independence Day Concert, 8 p.m. Fireworks launch from the Henley Bridge at approximately 9:45 p.m. Independence Day Concert – Tennessee Amphitheater at World’s Fair Park (July 4, 8 p.m.) Now in its 41st year, the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra’s Independence Day Concert is a great way to cap off a day’s celebration and ring in the weekend. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra has a busy start to July, with members of the orchestra set to perform the 41st Annual Independence Day Concert at World's Fair Park on Friday 41st Annual Independence Day Concert – July 4 – World’s Fair Park – 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.: The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra presents this free, family-friendly concert. Joining the longstanding Festival on the Fourth at World's Fair Park, a new fireworks show will follow the Smokies game in downtown Knoxville. The City of Knoxville kicks of the holiday weekend with the community’s largest Independence Day celebration – Festival on the 4th – on Friday, July 4, 2025, 5-10 p.m. at World's Fair Park. Complete list of Independence Day celebrations across Tennessee in 2025. From Gatlinburg's midnight parade to Nashville's massive fireworks show, find all Fourth of July events, parades, and festivals. Knoxville's largest 4th of July event, Festival on the 4th, includes activities, music, and fireworks from 5-10 p.m. at World's Fair Park. Discover what's happening in Knoxville over the 4th of July weekend with Independence Day parades, dinner cruises, commemoratory events, and firework displays. With the Fourth of July holiday falling on a Friday this year, a full weekend of summertime fun can kick off with parades, concerts, festivals and fireworks around Knoxville and East Tennessee. Knoxville Symphony to celebrate July Fourth with free concert in World’s Fair Park The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will present the 38th Annual Free Pilot Company Independence Day Concert on Monday, July 4, at 8 p.m. on the World’s Fair Park performance lawn. Music Director Aram Demirjian will lead the KSO in this powerful concert as part of the City of Knoxville’s Festival on the KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Celebrate America’s birthday with colorful fireworks and patriotic songs at festivals and events across East Tennessee. Here are some of the Fourth of July The free July 4 concert, conducted by KSO Music Director Aram Demirjian, begins at 8:00 PM and will also be broadcast live on WBIR-TV. The show ends with the oohs and aahs of the fireworks display set to Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture and popular marches. World’s Fair Park in Downtown Knoxville will be home to all things music and ‘merica on Thursday, July 4th! The festivities will kick off at 5pm and go until we’re all completely tuckered out by fireworks, performances, and independence.
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