Big Ears Festival - May 27, 2026

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None of This Happens Without You

As we plan for Big Ears 2027, we are energized by the possibilities ahead and grateful to the donors who make this work possible. Every gift helps us reach further, dream bigger, and share extraordinary art with thousands of people each year. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and your belief in what we do. We want to highlight some features of becoming a part of our donor community and what your support allows us to accomplish throughout the year. Please join us by donating today!

FACTS AND FEATURES

~ Big Ears is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization ~

~ We partner and collaborate with dozens of other nonprofit and community organizations ~

~ Big Ears offers scholarships to curious students and emerging artists ~

~ We deepen our mission through artist visits, free public programs, and local collaborations ~

~ Ticket sales make up 65% of our annual income, with the other 35% coming from donors, foundations, and institutions ~

~ Each donor level comes with incentives pre & post festival ~

~ Donating $100 gives you access to passes before they go live to the public ~

~ This year’s festival sold out before opening day ~

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Explore our donor levels below and find the right fit for you.

Donor Levels

VOYAGER

$100 - $499

~ Early access to Big Ears tickets before the public ~

~ Name listed in printed festival program and annual report ~

SEEKER

$500 - $999

~ Early access to Big Ears tickets before the public ~

~ Name listed in printed festival program and annual report ~

~ Advance notice for secret shows and pop-up events during the festival ~

TRAILBLAZER

$1,000 - $2,499

~ Early access to Big Ears tickets before the public ~

~ Name listed in printed festival program and annual report ~

~ Advance notice for secret shows and pop-up events during the festival ~

~ Invitation to exclusive Kick Off Party ~

VISIONARY

$2,500 - $4,999

~ Early access to Big Ears tickets before the public ~

~ Name listed in printed festival program and annual report ~

~ Advance notice for secret shows and pop-up events during the festival ~

~ Invitation to exclusive Kick Off Party ~

~ Access to an exclusive gathering hosted by the Big Ears Board of Directors ~

~ Deluxe festival gift bag including hand-selected festival merch ~

LUMINARY

$5,000 - $9,999

~ Early access to Big Ears tickets before the public ~

~ Name listed in printed festival program and annual report ~

~ Advance notice for secret shows and pop-up events during the festival ~

~ Invitation to exclusive Kick Off Party ~

~ Access to an exclusive gathering hosted by the Big Ears Board of Directors ~

~ Deluxe festival gift bag including hand-selected festival merch ~

~ Two Premier passes to the festival ~

ICON

$10,000 and above

~ Early access to Big Ears tickets before the public ~

~ Name listed in printed festival program and annual report ~

~ Advance notice for secret shows and pop-up events during the festival ~

~ Invitation to exclusive Kick Off Party ~

~ Access to an exclusive gathering hosted by the Big Ears Board of Directors ~

~ Deluxe festival gift bag including hand-selected festival merch ~

~ Two VIP passes to the festival ~

DONATE HERE

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