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Big Ears Festival 26-29 Mar 2026

Downtown Knoxville, Knoxville

Overview

⏱️4 daysApproximate duration

Big Ears Festival returns to Downtown Knoxville from 26-29 March 2026, presenting a diverse programme of jazz, R&B and rock across multiple stages; the four-day event features established performers and emerging talent, offering adventurous music, curated talks and late-night gigs for discerning concertgoers.

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Big Ears Festival Schedule

Featuring performances from Adrian Sherwood, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Chucho Valdés, Cymande, David Byrne, Dirty Three, Dom Flemons, Flying Lotus, John Scofield Trio, John Zorn, Laurie Anderson, MJ Lenderman, Marc Ribot, Mary Halvorson, Pat Metheny, Patrick Watson, Perfume Genius, Richard Thompson, Robert Plant, Shabaka & The Blind Boys of Alabama.

Time	Activity	Performance
Thursday 26 March: Day 1
12:00	Concert	Big Ears Festival
Friday 27 March: Day 2
12:00	Concert	Big Ears Festival
Saturday 28 March: Day 3
12:00	Concert	Big Ears Festival
Sunday 29 March: Day 4
12:00	Concert	Big Ears Festival

Please be aware that all performances listed are subject to change or removal without notification.

Lineup

Cymande

Founded: 1971
Nationality: United Kingdom

David Byrne

Age: 73
Nationality: United States

Venue Travel & Parking

🏟️ Address: Downtown Knoxville, Locus St, Knoxville, TN, United States Directions in Google Maps

Big Ears Festival takes place at Downtown Knoxville in Knoxville.

Accommodation

Although Downtown hotels do have a premium price tag, the city’s accommoation is affordable overall.

Destination & Tourism

Location

Knoxville

Language

English

Currency

US Dollar (USD)

Time Zone

CST (GMT-06:00)

Sat in the heart of the Deep South, Knoxville beautifully embodies its southern heritage whilst staying cool and creative. Areas like Market Square and Old City may look like 19th-century industrial neighbourhoods,…

Flights & International Travel

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), Knoxville’s primary airport offers direct flights to and from a number of major US cities including New York, Boston, Chicago,…

Things To Do

Sail on a romantic riverboat – sail from Downtown Knoxville and into rural Tennessee as you enjoy a sunset dinner on a traditional stern wheel riverboat

Average weather in March

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14°C

high

4°C

low

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64 mm

14 days

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