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Lineup Coming Soon, Donor Pre-Sale, and more

Lineup Announcement Coming Sept. 10!

In just three short weeks we’ll announce the initial lineup for Big Ears 2025 and festival passes will be available for purchase. As in previous years, we will offer pre-sales for our donors and previous festival pass purchasers. Keep an eye on our newsletter and social media for all the latest information. Learn more at bigearsfestival.org.

Donor Pre-sale: Don’t Miss Out!

Big Ears supporters who have given at the Voyager Level or above ($100+) since September 12, 2023, will have the opportunity to purchase passes as soon as the lineup is announced on Tuesday, September 10, at 9 a.m. ET – 24 hours before previous purchasers and 48 hours before the general public!

As in past years, weekend passes, especially at the Premier and Sonic Explorer VIP levels, are sure to sell out quickly. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to secure your 2025 wristband – there’s still time to get on the list! Make a gift by September 8 to secure your early access.

Make a gift today!

Relive the Energy of Big Ears 2023

We’re putting the finishing touches on the 2025 festival… but until then, relive our four favorite days by watching the official 2023 recap video by Loch & Key Productions.

If you missed the highlights from 2024, you can also watch it here.

Special Event Reminder

We’re just three weeks out from Big Ears’ exclusive performance by Marc Ribot featuring Shahzad Ismaily. They’ll be playing tracks from Songs of Resistance (Anti Records), an album filled with eleven intense political songs, released back in September 2018.

Make sure you’re part of this event—purchase your ticket(s) now!

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