BE 2026

Need a Playlist For Your Journey?

Our friends at NoiseTrade curated a Big Ears playlist available for download featuring 2018 artists including Marc Ribot’s Ceramic Dog, Julie Byrne, Jenny Scheinman, and more. 100% of tip proceeds will benefit Joy of Music School and Community School of the Arts to bring special opportunities to underprivileged and at-risk youth in Knoxville.

We teamed up with Naxos Records and unCLASSIFIED to create a variety of Big Ears playlists on Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, and Napster featuring artist-curated mixes, exclusive festival content, and more. Check out our curator page, featuring a hand-picked mix of 12-Hour Drone-inspired tracks, and stay tuned for more playlists to come!

BIG EARS
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Knoxville, TN · USA

Festival

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Beyond

Explore ideas, concerts, and collaborations that take Big Ears beyond the festival stage.