Sunset on Central 2026
About this Event
Sunset on Central is a FREE family friendly summer concert on Central St. on Saturday, August 29th presented by Axle Logistics.
**NOTE: REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO ATTEND. HOWEVER, IT IS RECOMMENDED IN ORDER TO STAY CONNECTED AND GET IMPORTANT UPDATES**
Sunset on Central is BACK!
We are excited to announce this year the event is being produced and hosted by Knox Music Coalition. Born & Raised Productions are working closely with Knox Music Coalition to bring you the 8th installment of Knoxville's biggest free music festival you know and love. The entire event is being presented by our amazing North Knox Neighbors, Axle Logistics. We are going to make this one our best one yet!
Sunset On Central is a music discovery festival featuring nearly thirty artists on four different stages highlighting some of the excellent up-and-coming talent that the city and region has to offer. There will also be food trucks, local vendors, and after parties. Support for Sunset on Central 2026 comes from sponsorships by Axle Logistics, First Century Bank, Tennessee Entertainment Commission, and KUB Fiber.
This year, proceeds from this event will go to benefit the local music nonprofit, Knox Music Coalition. Knox Music Coalition is a 501(c)3 non-profit whose mission is to strengthen and connect Knoxville’s music scene through educational programs, career development resources, and music advocacy with local community.
Sunset on Central is — and will always be — a free festival for the Knoxville community. But the impact doesn’t stop when the last band plays. That’s why we’ve launched the Sunset Stage Fund — a new initiative designed to expand opportunities for local musicians and grow Knoxville’s music scene year-round.
The Sunset Stage Fund directly supports:• Higher pay for local artists performing at Sunset on Central• More stages and performance slots for emerging talent• Expanded programming, like educational panels, workshops, and career resources for musicians• Advocacy efforts to ensure fair treatment and sustainability for artists in our community
This fund is managed by Knox Music Coalition, the nonprofit organization behind this year’s festival. KMC’s mission is to strengthen and connect Knoxville’s music scene through educational programs, career development resources, and grassroots music advocacy. What started as a monthly musician meet-up has grown into a collective effort to build a more equitable and vibrant music ecosystem — and Sunset on Central is now a key part of that mission.
By supporting the Sunset Stage Fund, you’re helping turn a free concert into something even bigger:A platform. A movement. A future for Knoxville music.
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