Blue Note Lounge
Big Ears Festival is thrilled to announce a special partnership with the legendary Blue Note Records for our 2025 edition. This collaboration brings an exciting new dimension to the festival with the creation of a dedicated Blue Note Records Pop-Up Store & Lounge—a vibrant gathering space where music, conversation, and discovery come together. Throughout the festival weekend, the Blue Note Lounge will host a dynamic lineup of talks, panels, conversations, pop-up performances, and other surprises, including special appearances and events featuring musician, producer, and Blue Note President, Don Was.
In the afternoons and evenings, the lounge will transform into a welcoming retreat for festival-goers to relax and recharge, offering a comfortable space to take a break between performances while soaking in the spirit and sounds of Blue Note’s rich musical legacy. The Pop-Up Store will feature exclusive Blue Note merchandise as well as vinyl LPs and CDs from Blue Note artists performing at Big Ears alongside a robust selection of classics from the label’s storied catalog.