Big Ears Festival

The Big Ears Festival draws thousands of attendees from across the globe during its four-day run in Knoxville. Founded in 2009, the Big Ears Festival is the organization’s flagship event. It explores the influences that inspire and connect musicians and artists, crossing the boundaries of musical genres as well as artistic disciplines. Every spring, Big Ears presents concerts, talks, workshops, film screenings residencies and other events in venues across downtown Knoxville.