The Big Ears experimental music festival in Knoxville announces its 2027 lineup, with Jeff Tweedy listed first in the festival’s press materials. The revealed roster also includes major artists across genres, indicating the event’s wide-ranging programming rather than a single traditional headliner structure.
Alongside Tweedy, the lineup features performances from Robert Glasper, Natalie Merchant, Brad Mehldau, Weyes Blood, Courtney Barnett, Dinner Party, Kronos Quartet, Jim James, and Thundercat. Other listed acts include Rosanne Cash with John Levanthal, Gustavo Santaolalla performing “Ronroco,” Sylvan Esso, Oneohtrix Point Never, Penguin Café, Chucho Valdés, and Wednesday.
The announcement also mentions additional appearances by Hannibal Buress and Mon Rovîa. Taken together, the coverage describes a stacked, eclectic bill spanning indie rock, jazz, classical, electronic, and experimental music, consistent with the festival’s established focus.
