Big: Culture & Arts Festival
- When: From Saturday, April 13, 2024 - 2:00 pm
To Sunday, April 14, 2024 - 2:00 am - Location: 618 S. Main St., Gainesville, FL
- Cost: Timed ticket tiers offer options between $25-100.
Dion Dia and How Bazar present Big: Culture & Arts Festival. Coalescing in downtown Gainesville on April 13, 2024, Big is a multidisciplinary celebration of the diverse creative and cultural communities growing throughout the Sunshine State. We will have a custom-made, brand-new playground built by Wild Aspects, LLC. (They’re contracted by O2B Kids to make their playgrounds and others throughout the county.) We also have open mic and art instruction opportunities that will be exciting for all ages!
Big pairs live performances from national touring acts like Madison McFerrin, Nick Hakim, Wahid, Kaelin Ellis, Chuck Strangers and They Hate Change with sets from Gainesville’s own Casey Jones II, FARO, Crisca, Buboy, PRIZZILA and DAY/DEM, not to mention dozens of artists hailing from Miami, Jacksonville, Orlando and Tampa.
Building on the success of THE BIG SHO' – the April 2023 music festival that hosted acclaimed rapper, actor and stand-up comedian Zack Fox's first performance in Gainesville – Dion Dia co-founders Laila Fakhoury, Jahi Khalfani and Khary Khalfani envision Big as a departure from conventional music festivals. Big will transform an empty lot between Porters Community and South Main Street into an immersive and collaborative meeting place showcasing all expressions of creativity.
Expect to see Florida's music, fashion, visual art, film, skate and automotive cultures represented. Arrive hungry to sample food and beverages from Florida's culinary masterminds, including Gainesville's M&D West African Cuisine, Kings BBQ and Catering and Germain's Chicken Sandwiches.
- Website: diondia.com
- Contact Name: Tyler Francischine
- Contact Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
Big is made possible with support from Visit Gainesville, Alachua County, FL.
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