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Big Ears Reveals 2027 Lineup: Jeff Tweedy, Robert Glasper, Jim James, Norah Jones
The festival will feature more than 100 artists and 250 concerts, plus special performances and curated events tied to Melvin Gibbs’s book.
On Monday, Big Ears Festival announced its 2027 lineup featuring Jeff Tweedy, Jim James, Thundercat, and Norah Jones performing across Knoxville venues April 1–4.
Founder Ashley Capps continues his vision of creating space for communal listening, bringing more than 100 artists to two dozen downtown venues for 250 concerts.
Separately ticketed concerts include Norah Jones and Nathaniel Rateliff, while Gillian Welch and David Rawlings will perform the Grateful Dead's 1981 album "Acoustic Reckoning" with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra reimagining David Bowie's "Blackstar."
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, September 16th at 9 a.m. ET, with four-day general admission passes starting at $450 and VIP Sonic Explorer passes at $1,475.
Over 13 previous installments, Big Ears has built a reputation as the "thinking person's music festival," positioning Knoxville as a destination for diverse musical exploration.