Until now, comedy hasn’t had a major role at Big Ears, but the time has come to change that. The truth is, comedy shares the same DNA as the music, art, and ideas that define the festival. Our artists are constantly testing boundaries—resting their work on a creatively spun reality where improvisation and imagination lead the way. Comedy at Big Ears is no different. Whether through satire, musical invention, or surreal storytelling, these performers embody the spirit of Big Ears: fearless, genre-defying, and deeply attuned to the possibilities of the present moment.
This year, we’re thrilled to welcome Reggie Watts and Tim Heidecker & his Very Good Band with Neil Hamburger, blurring lines between music and comedy in ways that feel right at home here.
