The Big What? will return to Shakori Hills Community Arts Center in Pittsboro, NC on August 21st–23rd, 2025 for three nights of music, immersive art, and cosmic camping fun. Hosted by Big Something, the 2025 edition will feature three nights of performances from the band alongside a stacked lineup of friends and collaborators.
This year’s lineup includes Andy Frasco & The U.N., Sunsquabi, SUSTO, DJ Logic & Friends, Jimkata, Dizgo, Natalie Brooke, The Mantras, Sam Fribush Trio, Consider the Source, Frute, Magoo, and New Dawn StarkeStra featuring Rebekah Todd, Jeff Sipe, and Isaac Hadden. Additional sets from The Hourglass Kids, Victoria Victoria, Wolf Mask, Kyle Ayers, William Hinson, and Hunter McBride round out the bill.
In addition to three days and nights of music and camping, The Big What? will feature a Big What Art Gallery, flow performers, a bustling vendor village, and late-night silent discos curated by Dizgo, DJ Logic, and Casey’s Dance Jam.
Tickets are on sale now with multiple pass options including General Alien (includes GA admission, tent camping, and parking for one person, with car and RV camping available as add-ons), Very Important Alien (includes all GA perks plus reserved tent camping in a prime location, front-of-stage viewing access, private bathrooms, one hot meal per night, daytime refreshments, a souvenir laminate, and free downloads of all Big Something sets), Supreme Very Important Alien (includes the full VIA experience plus access to an exclusive Saturday acoustic Big Something set in a secret location, a signed Big What? screenprint poster, and signed setlists from all three nights). Kids 12 and under are $30 and can only be purchased at the gate. All minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
For tickets and more information, head here.
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