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General Pass Info

Big Ears offers three 4-day pass options: General Admission, Premier, and Sonic Explorer VIP. All passes offer access to the full weekend’s offerings of over 150 concerts and a variety of talks, panel discussions, films, exhibitions, workshops, and other special events subject to capacity. In addition, a limited quantity of single-day General Admission passes are made available for each day of the festival. Single day passes will go on sale when the daily lineup is announced. There are no paper or digital tickets to Big Ears, only wristbands which must be worn to access performances during the festival weekend. Wristbands will be mailed to the purchaser at the address provided upon checkout approximately 30-45 days before the event. Click here for ticketing FAQ.

BIG EARS
03.26_03.29.26
Knoxville, TN · USA

Festival

Learn more about what The New York Times calls “one of the world’s greatest music bashes.”

Support

Be part of what makes Big Ears possible—give, volunteer, shop, or support emerging artists through scholarship to keep the music and mission alive.

Connect

Discover, learn, and get in touch—connect with Big Ears through stories, updates, and the people behind the festival.

Beyond

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