Looking for something unforgettable this May? Knox Pop Con brings live concerts, dance battles, a JDM car show, cosplay, 30+ vendors & more to one electric Saturday night.
Family-friendly, all ages β kids under 10 get in free
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Affordable β tickets start at just $30
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One evening, 6 hours of non-stop entertainment
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Free parking at Bridgewater Place
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501(c)(3) nonprofit β proceeds support youth arts programs
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First-ever in Knoxville β be part of history
Local Guide
What Else Is Happening in Knoxville This May?
Dogwood Arts Festival
Knoxville's signature spring celebration fills Market Square and downtown with fine art, live music, and food vendors. A Knoxville tradition since 1961.
Rossini Festival
An international street fair in Market Square with opera, folk music, crafts, and global cuisine. One of the most unique daytime festivals in East Tennessee.
Ijams Nature Center Events
Kayaking, hiking, and nature programs throughout May at Knoxville's beloved 315-acre nature center along the Tennessee River.
World's Fair Park
Live music, food trucks, and community events fill the park every spring. A great afternoon stop before heading to Knox Pop Con for the evening.
Cap off your Knoxville weekend at Knox Pop Con β Saturday evening, May 2.
May is one of the best months to visit Knoxville. Highlights include the Dogwood Arts Festival, Rossini Festival in Market Square, and Knox Pop Con β a one-night cultural festival celebrating anime, K-Pop, live music, cosplay, and JDM car culture at Bridgewater Place on May 2.
Knox Pop Con on May 2 is an all-ages event with live concerts, dance battles, a cosplay contest, a JDM car show, and 30+ vendors. Kids under 10 get in free with a ticketed adult. Dogwood Arts also runs family-friendly activities throughout the month.
General Admission is $30 and includes access to everything β concerts, cosplay contest, vendor hall, dance showcases, and more. VIP passes are $125 (adds meet-and-greets with headliners). Daesang passes are $225 (includes an exclusive dinner with Shihori and backstage access). Kids under 10 are free.
Absolutely. Knox Pop Con is an all-ages event run by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Cosplay is encouraged for all ages, there are food vendors on site, parking is free at Bridgewater Place, and the event wraps up by 10 PM β perfect for a Saturday evening out with the family.
Knox Pop Con is a cultural festival celebrating anime, K-Pop, J-Pop, and JDM car culture. Think live concerts, dance battles, a cosplay contest, a car show, 30+ vendors, and an electric atmosphere β all in one evening. Itβs Knoxvilleβs first event of its kind.
Knox Pop Con 2026 takes place at Bridgewater Place, 205 Bridgewater Road, Knoxville, TN 37923. Doors open at 4 PM on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Free parking is available on site.
