The Knoxville event’s recruits include Esperanza Spalding, Sun Ra Arkestra, Tortoise and Yo La Tengo.
Big Ears Festival have revealed the artist programme for their approaching 2025 edition.
The celebrated Knoxville, Tennessee festival’s return will unfold between March 27th and 30th across multiple venues throughout the city, deploying an eclectic artist programme with Arooj Aftab, Bill Frisell, Lankum, múm, Meshell Ndegeocello, Esperanza Spalding, Sun Ra Arkestra, Tortoise and Yo La Tengo among top billed performers.
Elsewhere further notable recruits include Alabaster dePlume, Low frontman Alan Sparhawk, Asha Puthli, Beak>, Carlos Niño & Friends, Bastro, Gastr del Sol and Squirrel Bait alumnus David Grubbs, Joy Guidry, June McDoom, Marissa Nadler, Maruja and Tara Clerkin Trio.
Four-day weekend passes for Big Ears Festival 2025 will be available for purchase from September 12th at 9am ET.
View the full lineup for Big Ears Festival 2025 below and find ticket information here.

Words by Sam Wilkinson.
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