Big Ears Festival - August 19, 2025

Lineup Coming Soon, Pre-Sale Info, and More

The countdown is on!

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The countdown is on! In just three short weeks, on Tuesday, September 9, the 2026 Big Ears lineup will be announced. For months, we’ve been dreaming, planning, and curating a weekend that will once again transform Knoxville into a dreamscape of music, art, and ideas.

Special Pre-Sale Information

Those of you who have supported Big Ears as previous pass purchasers and through your generous donations are the heart and soul of what makes Big Ears possible. In appreciation, we offer two special pre-sales before our general on-sale to the public. Current donors* and previous purchasers will receive a unique access code via email before the pre-sale begins, so keep an eye on your inbox in the lead-up! Here’s the schedule:

Lineup Announcement + Special Donor Pre-Sale*

Tuesday, Sept. 9 • 9:00 am ET

Previous Purchaser Pre-Sale

Wednesday, Sept. 10 • 9:00 am ET

Public On-Sale

Thursday, Sept. 11 • 9:00 am ET

Are you interested in donating to support the mission of Big Ears? You can learn more and donate at the link below!

Donate Today!

*Donors making a gift of $100 or more between September 10, 2024 - September 7, 2025 are eligible for the Special Donor Pre-Sale.

We can’t wait to welcome you back in 2026!

Coming Soon: Knoxville Broadcast

A Spatial Symphony Brought to Life by Hundreds of Musicians

Although its acclaimed international festival is still seven months away, Big Ears has announced an extraordinary project for this coming October: Knoxville Broadcast, a large-scale, site-specific “spatial symphony” created by the award-winning composer Lisa Bielawa, that will unite hundreds of musicians from across Knoxville in three free public performances at World’s Fair Park:

Friday, October 17 • 6:00 pm

Saturday, October 18 • 11:00 am & 2:00 pm

Featuring

More than 600 musicians will begin in the amphitheater and gradually disperse throughout the park, coordinated by long-distance musical cues. Audiences can choose their own paths, hearing the piece from multiple perspectives as it unfolds.

Mark your calendars for Knoxville Broadcast, October 17 & 18!

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