Make. Art. Music.
Downtown is the heart of Knoxville’s creative community year-round. And there’s no better time to showcase our local artists, makers, and musicians than when the Big Ears Festival fills our streets with locals and visitors from around the world.
Big Ears Weekend, March 24–27
Dozens of downtown businesses will be hosting free events to add to the festival experience. If you’re from out of town or a Knoxville local, come enjoy art exhibitions, demonstrations, and live music performances throughout the weekend. Plus experience dozens of free Big Ears events including concerts, a Saturday afternoon parade and street party, author talks, and pop-up concerts. No festival pass needed.
Look for colorful sidewalk graphics at participating galleries and businesses. Check details below for dates and times.
Thanks to downtown businesses, The Maker City, and the local artists, makers, and musicians of our community for helping add to the energy and excitement of this magical weekend. And thanks to Big Ears for bringing this internationally renowned festival to Knoxville.
Social Dove is a causal outdoor courtyard with specialty cocktails and small bites from Chef Tim Love's Lonesome Dove. They'll have music on stage during Big Ears weekend including Eli Fox, an Americana artist on Friday, March 25, and Tennessee Stifflegs, a country act performing high-energy swing classics on Saturday, March 26. Both nights 6 pm – 10 pm.