Big Ears Festival: Extended Hours

Downtown Knoxville Frothy Monkey will have extended hours during the Big Ears Festival in Knoxville, TN.

After a long day at the festival, come to Frothy Monkey in Knoxville to enjoy a calm nighttime spot to fill your belly and rest your feet. We’ll have a full kitchen, baristas and bartenders to serve your late night cravings.

Thursday, March 30th
Friday, March 31st + Saturday, April 1st

7am – 9pm & 10pm – 1am

Sunday, April 2nd

7am – 4pm & 10pm – 1am

Starting March 30th, Frothy will close at 9pm and re-open from 10pm – 1am to accommodate artists, attendees, and Big Ears Festival staff for late night food, coffee, and drinks. April 2nd, Frothy will be open 7am – 4pm and our last late night service will be 10pm April 2nd to 1am April 3rd.

What will be available during late night hours? 

We are offering our whole menu between 10pm – 1am, because you never know what you’ll be craving after a long day!

Between Breakfast, Sandwiches, Salads, Dinner Entrees, Meat & Cheese Boards, and our Dessert Menu, you won’t be lacking choices for a post show meal. *Biscuits + gravy will not be available for this service*


Cafe Programming during Big Ears Festival 

Happy Hour

$2 off cocktails, Two-for-one beer, and $6 Wine 
Thursday, March 30th 3pm – 6pm
Friday, March 31st from 3pm – 6pm

Date Night

½ Off Bottles of Wine
Friday, March 31st 5pm – 9pm 


Big Ears Venues Near Frothy Monkey

Full Big Ears Festival Schedule

Tennessee Theater (0.1mi)

The Bijou Theater (0.3 mi)

Regal Riviera (0.1 mi) 

East Tennessee History Center (0.2)

The Standard (0.3 Mi)

St. John’s Cathedral (0.3 mi)