Announcing a bold and inventive lineup for 2019

The Art Ensemble of Chicago, Spiritualized, Bill Frisell,
Mercury Rev, Alex Schlippenbach Trio with Evan Parker and Paul Lytton,
Harold Budd, Theo Bleckmann, plus so much more.

Big Ears Festival 2019

Join us March 21-24
in historic downtown Knoxville, TN.

2019 Weekend Passes On Sale Now

General Admission, Premier, and Sonic Explorer VIP
options available including exclusive donor discounts.

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Festival News

Julia Wolfe Named Musical America’s Composer of the Year

10.20.2018

Julia Wolfe Named Musical America’s Composer of the Year

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Kim Kashkashian J.S. Bach: Six Suites for Viola Solo

10.20.2018

Kim Kashkashian J.S. Bach: Six Suites for Viola Solo

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The Art Ensemble and ECM Celebrate Half a Century with Special Release

10.20.2018

The Art Ensemble and ECM Celebrate Half a Century with Special Release

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“Music liberated from the confines of category and overt commercialism.”

— WSJ

“Active moviegoing lives and breathes at Big Ears.”

— Fandor’s Keyframe

“A music festival with a rare vision.”

— The New York Times

“One of the most quietly earth-shattering, subtly luminous festivals the world over.”

— Oxford American Magazine

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