Big Ears Festival announces 2027 lineup for Knoxville

The Big Ears Festival has announced its lineup for the 2027 event, which is scheduled to take place in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, from April 1–4. The festival will feature more than 250 concerts, films, talks, and installations across more than 20 venues.

A central component of the 2027 program is the 40th anniversary of Bang on a Can. The Bang on a Can All-Stars are set to perform works by David Lang, Julia Wolfe, Michael Gordon, Philip Glass, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Steve Reich.

The diverse lineup includes a wide array of genres, ranging from jazz and improvised music to electronic and experimental rock. Notable performers include Weyes Blood, Thundercat, Oneohtrix Point Never, Jeff Tweedy, Robert Glasper, Courtney Barnett, and Sylvan Esso. Other featured artists include Natalie Merchant, Kronos Quartet, and the Melvins.

Festival passes go on general sale starting September 16 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time, with early access available for certain donors and previous attendees.