Big: Culture & Arts Festival 2025

Start: Friday, April 11, 2025 8:00PM
End: Sunday, April 13, 2025 2:00AM

Hosted by Dion Dia and How Bazar, this immersive two-day event is proudly supported by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County as part of the county’s yearlong Discover 200 Bicentennial Celebration. Taking place between the Porters Quarters community and South Main Street, the festival promises an unforgettable experience packed with music, art, and interactive entertainment for all ages. Attendees can look forward to a circus-themed extravaganza including a street fashion show, an indoor skatepark, aerial performances, fire breathers, bounce houses, local artist showcases, food trucks, coffee pop-ups, a drive-in movie theater experience, and much more. This year’s festival features an eclectic mix of nationally and locally renowned artists, spanning all genres under the sun. Headlining acts include: ?? The Alchemist ?? MIKE ?? Navy Blue ?? Annabelle Kline ?? Elijah Fox ?? Pink Siifu ?? Pearl & the Oysters ?? Kaelin Ellis Performances will take place across three outdoor and indoor stages, with additional sets from artists such as Yedoye, Wiki, Animal Prince, and 00Jordie. "From punk to hip-hop to dream pop to R&B, we intentionally curate a lineup that’s as diverse as possible," said co-founder Laila Fakhoury, owner of How Bazar and the record label Dion Dia alongside co-founders Jahi and Khary Khalfani. "We want to introduce audiences to artists they haven’t heard of and experiences they’ve only dreamed of."