David Byrne, Robert Plant, Pat Metheny and Laurie Anderson are among the headliners for next year’s international music and culture festival.
Bigger Ears
This year’s Big Ears Festival will feature more concerts, conversations and films at more venues across downtown Knoxville.
Big Ears 2025 Lineup Announced
More than 100 acts, from the acclaimed to the obscure, will bring a world of music to downtown Knoxville in March.
A Musical Melting Pot
Big Ears founder Ashley Capps talks about this year’s festival, which brings music and art to Knoxville and showcases the city to the world.
The Team Behind the Scenes
Big Ears enlists a network of local businesses to keep the international music and arts festival humming.
The Big Ears Experience
Serendipity often steals the show at Knoxville’s acclaimed international music and arts festival.
Big Ears, Big Impact
The international music and arts festival generated $36.1 million for the local economy and more than $2.6 million in state and local tax revenues this year.
The Big Ears Experience
Visitors find their favorite acts and make musical discoveries during Knoxville’s four-day music and arts festival.
Culture and Commerce Reunited
As Big Ears returns after a two-year hiatus, downtown Knoxville businesses welcome the festival back with open arms.
Big Ears Returns
After a COVID-induced hiatus, founder Ashley Capps is bringing the international music and arts festival back to downtown Knoxville.
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