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Pass Purchaser Pre-sale for Additionally-Ticketed Concerts is Now Live!

Pass purchasers get first access and preferred pricing to reserved-seat concerts for David Byrne’s Who Is The Sky?, Robert Plant’s Saving Grace ft. Suzi Dian, and the world-premiere live performance of The Avett Brothers & Mike Patton present AVTT/PTTN.

VIP and Premier Pass purchasers, check your inbox for your pre-sale code and instructions. All other pass purchasers, look for your code tomorrow morning.

Don’t have a pass yet? There’s still time to grab one and get in on these highly anticipated shows.

Details & Eligibility

• The exclusive pre-sale is only meant for Big Ears Festival pass purchasers with a 4-Day or applicable Single-Day Pass.

• Pre-sale ticket purchasers will be required to present their ticket along with their festival wristband upon entry to the concert. Pre-sale tickets without wristbands will not be admitted.

• All pre-sale orders will be verified by Big Ears, Front Gate Tickets, and Ticketmaster.

• Pre-sale orders placed by or on behalf of anyone who is not an eligible pass purchaser or passholder will have their order canceled.

• Pre-sale codes are sent to the original pass purchaser who may only buy tickets for themselves and festival passholders in their party.

Prepare for Lift-Off with David Byrne

A recent Substack review by Jeff Miers positions David Byrne’s Who Is the Sky? performance as a “rapture for Gen X-ers… akin to attending a particularly powerful service at a church for weirdos, misfits and art-lovers, presided over by a benevolent and beautifully strange pastor.” Are you ready to be delivered?

Maruja Limón: Opening on Thursday for David Byrne

Attendees of David Byrne’s Thursday night performance are in for a treat with an opening act by special guest Maruja Limón, a powerhouse sextet from Barcelona celebrated for their vibrant fusion of flamenco, pop, and Latin rhythms. Since forming in 2014, they have composed and arranged their own songs, bringing an electrifying sound to festivals and stages across Spain, Morocco, and Europe, including Festival Cruïlla and Pirineos Sur. In January 2025, they toured the U.S. Northeast, captivating audiences at Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, and World Cafe Live.

Robert Plant on CBS Saturday Morning

Robert Plant’s recent segment on CBS offers a warm, quietly revealing look at the chapters that continue to shape his artistry—his lifelong conversation with American roots music, the deep musical rapport of Saving Grace, and the curiosity that keeps him moving forward.

AVTT/PTTN on Jimmy Fallon

AVTT/PTTN’s appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon offered a first glimpse into the collision of voices, energies, and instincts that define this new collaboration between The Avett Brothers and Mike Patton. The Avett’s folk-rooted harmonies and earnestness meet Patton’s volatile range and irony. We love what happens when artists with radically different vocabularies step into the same frame and push each other forward.

Join Us as a Recurring Donor!

Big Ears is sustained by a year-round community of listeners, dreamers, and risk-takers. On this Giving Tuesday, join us as a monthly supporter and help power the work that happens long before festival weekend—from boundary-pushing artist residencies and free community programs to the year-round planning that keeps Big Ears thriving. Your support champions bold artists, expands arts access, and sustains the creative momentum that defines Big Ears.