‘Big: Cultural & Arts Festival’ on tap for downtown Gainesville

Big Culture & Arts Festival will transform downtown Gainesville into a vibrant hub of music, art, and culture on Friday through Sunday.
Big: Culture & Arts Festival will transform downtown Gainesville into a vibrant hub of music, art, and culture on Friday through Sunday.
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Big: Culture & Arts Festival will transform downtown Gainesville into a vibrant hub of music, art, and culture on Friday through Sunday, April 11-13.

Presented by Dion Dia and How Bazar, this year’s festival will feature an eclectic lineup of national and local talent, with performances by The Alchemist, MIKE, Navy Blue, Annabelle Kline, Elijah Fox, Pink Siifu, Pearl & the Oysters, Zeta, Wiki, Animal Prince, 00Jordie, Kaelin Ellis, Mr. Floyd Larry, They Hate Change, Rugh, DAY/DEM, and Kill Zach.

The festival will include multiple indoor and outdoor stages, an indoor skatepark, a circus-themed streetwear fashion show, a live cabaret, and diverse food vendors. New offerings this year include an immersive installation by Swiss sculptural artist Annabelle Schneider and a drive-in movie theater experience featuring local filmmakers.

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Big kicks off Friday, April 11, with a block party in downtown Gainesville, and the festivities culminate with The Last Big Day on Sunday, April 13, featuring mimosas, sangria, and open decks for aspiring DJs at How Bazar.

Tickets for Big 2025 are now available. General admission is $45, and VIP passes are $100. Visit bigcaf.com for more information, including schedules and to purchase tickets.

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