Big Names for Big Ears

David Byrne, Robert Plant, Pat Metheny and Laurie Anderson are among the headliners for next year’s international music and culture festival.

Bigger Ears

JG Thirlwell presents Silver Mantis at Old City Performing Arts Center.

This year’s Big Ears Festival will feature more concerts, conversations and films at more venues across downtown Knoxville.

A Musical Melting Pot

Allison Russell at Big Ears 2023 photo

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 Merchandise photo

Big Ears enlists a network of local businesses to keep the international music and arts festival humming.

The Big Ears Experience

Ashley Capps photo

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.