Big Ears Festival is a multi-day music and arts festival that brings experimental, avant-garde and genre-bending sounds to Downtown Knoxville. Expect a wide range of performances across the city, from adventurous indie and folk to jazz, classical and boundary-pushing sound art. It's a playground for curious music lovers who love discovering something new. Pack comfy shoes, plan your day around the acts that catch your ear, and let the festival take you somewhere unexpected.