Soundscapes at the KMA: May 2026

Soundscapes at the KMA: May 2026

$ 0-25
Fri, May 8, 2026 • 7:30 PM—9:15 PM

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Live Music Community Arts & Culture

The 2025–26 season of Soundscapes at the Knoxville Museum of Art promises to be one of the most dynamic and diverse yet — blending world-class artistry, soulful grooves, and unforgettable musical moments in one of Knoxville’s most beautiful cultural settings. Each month, audiences are invited to come for the music, stay for the art as Soundscapes continues its mission to bring together the region’s finest performers and national touring artists in an evening of live music, art, and community.   PRESENTING A TRIBUTE TO MINNEAPOLIS SOUND— A high-voltage evening honoring the legends of funk and R&B: Prince, Morris Day & The Time, and super-producers Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. This tribute celebrates the unmistakable sound that defined an era — purple grooves and all.   TICKETS: EVENT DETAILS: Members: $20 Non-Members: $25 Member’s Pass: FREE Kids under 12: FREE Doors open at 6:30 pm. Music begins at 7:30 pm. Food will be available for purchase from a local food vendor. Cash Bar. Galleries remain open until 8:00 pm. Questions? Contact Soundscapes Coordinator Brian Clay at bclay@knoxart.org Please note: Online ticket sales are subject to online processing fees. Ticket sales are final and non-refundable. Masks are welcome but not required. Capacity is limited; purchase tickets early to secure your spot! PRESENTED BY

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Knoxville Museum of Art

Celebrating East TN’s rich, diverse visual culture & its connections to wider currents of world art. FREE ADMISSION!