“From punk to hip-hop to dream pop to R&B, the music at Big is intentionally as eclectic as possible,” Fakhoury said. “We want to introduce audiences to artists they haven’t yet heard of and experiences they’ve maybe only dreamt of.”

Big: Culture & Arts Festival combines street culture with a modern interpretation of “circus” — offering a healing rejuvenation for the scars of the past and a portal into the present soul.

A bold statement recognizing oneself and others for who we are—Humans.

GENERAL INFO

Day 1 (Big Block Party): Friday, April 11 | Time: 8PM-2AM | Location: How Bazar + Voltaire

Day 2 (The Big Day): Saturday, April 12 | Time: 3PM-12:30AM | Location: The Big Lot (address given with ticket purchase)

Day 3 (Big Breakfast): Sunday, April 13 | Time: TBD | Location: TBD

PRESENTED BY DION DIA & HOW BAZAR — recipients of the prestigious Business Art Award from the City of Gainesville, recognizing their impactful contributions to the arts in Gainesville, Florida.

OVER 50 ARTISTS WILL BE PERFORMING AT BIG: CULTURE & ARTS FESTIVAL!
From Neo-soul to Drum & Bass, Hip-Hop to Rock, Big promises a diverse journey through R&B, Funk, Caribbean Jazzgaze, Alternative, Indie, Shoegaze, Garage, House, and more!

See national and international acts such as: The Alchemist, MIKE, Navy Blue, Pink Siifu, Pearl & The Oysters, Elijah Fox, Annabelle Kline and more!

Explore an assortment of Florida-based collectives and parties such as:CHKN+BEER and PASAPORTE from Orlando, Florida, ¡SAMBA! from Tampa, Inside Jax, Blind Records, Jolt Radio and so many more!

But that’s not it, we’ll also have Three Stages • Art Installations • An Indoor Skatepark • A Fashion Show • Circus Performers • A Car Show • Drive-In Theater Experience • A Surprise Parade • Special VIP Experiences • and the list just keeps on going!

• All ages welcome.
• Kids 5 and under Free. (General Admission only.)
• Rain or shine.
• All attendees subject to search.
• Lineup & set time are subject to change without notice.
• Those wishing to purchase or consume alcohol must be 21+ with valid form of ID
• Valid forms of identification include: any US government-issued driver's license or ID card, US or foreign passport, foreign government-issued driver's license/ID with photo of passport
• All sales are final — no refunds or cancellations (unless the festival is postponed or canceled). If need be, exchanging of tickets is allowed. Original ticket purchaser must contact diondia@23rdesque.com to facilitate that process.

TICKET TIERS

There are two primary pass options for Big: General Admission or VIP. The sooner you snag your ticket, the more you save!

1. Big Flash Sale: Move quick, save big! Experience Big for just $35.
2. Big General Admission: GA tickets will release in waves. Once the flash sale has sold out, you will have a limited window to snag tickets at $45 before they go up again!
3. An Even Better (VIP) Experience: Want to give yourself an even more memorable experience at Big? Treat yourself to a VIP pass for $100! VIP passes will include access to a special indoor VIP lounge equipped with its own speciality cocktail bar, free massage, exclusive circus performers, main stage streaming, rotating refreshments and other goodies.

More information on Big available at bigcaf.com

ZERO TOLERANCE

Disruptive and potentially harmful behavior to others in our community will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Disruptive behavior of any kind that interferes with the event or performances.
• Ignoring requests from staff and security regarding facility operations and emergency response procedures
• Verbal or physical harassment, including abusive language and gestures, threats, cursing or sexual language directed at others
• Any form of discrimination or harassment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status
• Behavior that is in violation of local and federal government laws and regulations

PARKING

Parking will be available all throughout Downtown! Depot Park’s overflow lot is walking distance from the festival grounds. The Southwest Parking Garage, where How Bazar is located, is also walking distance. Over the weekend, street parking and lots like the Court House and City Hall will all be lifted. Regardless of parking options, we highly suggest using Uber and Lyft for safety, environmental and logistical reasons.

BIG THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

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