Big Ears 2027
Big Ears is a genre-spanning music and arts festival held in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, founded in 2009 by Ashley Capps. It pairs classical and contemporary composition with jazz, rock and avant-garde music, plus films and exhibitions. The festival spreads more than 250 performances over four days across downtown Knoxville; past performers include Philip Glass, Laurie Anderson and Kamasi Washington.
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About the festival
Knoxville's multi-dimensional, genre-defying celebration of music and the arts returns April 1-4, 2027, transforming downtown with more than 250 concerts, films, conversations, and exhibitions across 20+ venues. The Big Ears 2027 lineup spans generations, genres, and geographies, uniting global trailblazers, iconic ensembles, and boundary-breaking new artists curated for adventurous listeners.
Frequently asked questions
- When is Big Ears 2027?
- Big Ears 2027 takes place from April 1 to 5, 2027.
- Who is playing Big Ears 2027?
- Norah Jones, Nathaniel Rateliff, Thundercat, Mavis Staples and Robert Glasper are booked for Big Ears 2027. The lineup and schedule are updated on this page as they are announced.
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