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Subterranea Festival 2023 featuring Papadosio

September 22-23, 2023

Two Days of Underground Music, Cave Tours, Workshops, Sound Baths, Vendors, Camping & More!

Tickets & Packages On Sale Now

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Questions? Call us (931) 516-9724 - Mon-Fri from 9a to 12p CT

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Papadosio's Subterranea Fest returns to The Caverns on Sept 22 & 23 with a stacked lineup featuring Papadosio (4x), Big Something, The Motet, Mark Farina's Mushroom Jazz, Random Rab, Kendall Street Company, Toubab Krewe, Consider The Source, Yam Yam, Jimkata, EarthCry w/Mike Healy, Beekeepers, Mind At Large, and Solar Circuit.

Beyond captivating cave sets, the fest features immersive cave tours & sound baths, engaging workshops, unique food & craft vendors, & on-site camping. Tickets on sale now!

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Watch last year's recap for an under-this-world look at Subterranea Festival at The Caverns!

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Tickets

2-Day General Admission Tickets include admission to both days of the festival and free camping for 9/22/23 and 9/23/23:

  • ARTIST PRE-SALE: 2-Day "Blind Faith" General Admission with Camping - $150, plus tax & no fees / lower fees. SOLD OUT.
  • 2-Day General Admission Tier 2 - $199, plus tax & fees
  • 2-Day General Admission Tier 3 - $215, plus tax & fees
  • Single Day Tickets - $109, plus tax & fees

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VIP PACKAGES

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Subterranea Yurt Package

  • Artist Pre Sale - $1,449 package ($724.50 per individual) - SOLD OUT

  • Tier 2 - $1,550 package ($775 per individual)

  • Tier 3 - $1,580 package ($790 per individual)

Our very best accommodations! Enjoy the ultimate festival experience with the Subterranea VIP Yurt package for two people. Stay onsite in The Caverns’ new Yurt Village located in a secluded and enchanting sylvan glade inside our campground and leave your worries behind. Our yurts are a roomy 300 square feet, climate-controlled, private accommodations which include two parking spots, a comfortable bed to rest each night, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a coffee maker, and a private deck for hanging out pre- and post-show. We make it easy—all you have to do is park the car and enjoy the festival knowing you have a soft space to land within walking distance.

Yurt packages are for two (2) people to share. Two (2) Subterranea tickets must be purchased for the single package.

Package for 2 includes:

  • VIP tickets for access to all events Friday and Saturday.

  • Accommodations for two (2) in your private Yurt on Friday, Saturday (check out Sunday).

  • VIP Lounge Access - an exclusive area in the mouth of the cave with complimentary soft drinks & snacks throughout all main stage performances.

  • Subterranea collectable poster (1)

  • Exclusive VIP Subterranea event lanyard (2)

  • Subterranea sticker (2)

  • A guided cave tour for a look inside The Caverns few have seen before. Cave tours are available on the day of the show on a first-come, first-served basis. Otherwise, the cave tour tickets can be redeemed for up to one year from the date of purchase.

  • A VIP representative at the venue who can help make your experience all it can be.

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Packages

Monteagle Stay & Cave VIP Package

  • Artist Pre Sale - $1,225 package ($612.50 per individual) - SOLD OUT

  • Tier 2 - $1,335 ($667.50 per individual)

  • Tier 3 - $1,367 ($683.50 per individual)

Escape to the mountains and relax in the atmosphere of a historic, rustic Tennessee lodge, rich in history with a warm mountain ambience! You’ll stay at the world-famous Smoke House Lodge on Monteagle Mountain. Nearby you'll find local shopping, dining, breathtaking hikes with some of Tennessee's greatest waterfalls, the historic University of The South, known as Sewanee, a golf course, and more. Transportation is included in this package, so sit back and relax during your fifteen-minute ride down the mountain to The Caverns and back.

Monteagle Lodge Stay & Cave packages are for two (2) people to share. Two (2) Stay and Cave tickets must be purchased for the Stay and Cave package.

Package for 2 includes:

  • VIP tickets for access to all Subterranea events, Friday and Saturday..

  • Accommodations for two (2) at The Smoke House Lodge each night of the festival, Friday - Saturday (check out Sunday).

  • Roundtrip transportation from the lodge to the venue throughout each day. Travel to and from the venue each day while enjoying the comforts of your lodge room.

  • VIP Lounge Access - an exclusive area in the mouth of the cave with complimentary soft drinks & snacks throughout all main stage performances.

  • Subterranea collectable poster

  • Exclusive VIP Subterranea event lanyard

  • Subterranea sticker

  • A guided cave tour for a look inside The Caverns few have seen before. Cave tours are available the day of the show on a first-come, first-served basis. Otherwise, the cave tour tickets can be redeemed for up to one year from the date of purchase.

  • A VIP representative at the venue who can help make your experience all it can be.

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VIP Camping Package

  • Artist Pre Sale - $326.50 - SOLD OUT

  • Tier 2 - $375.50

  • Tier 3 - $391.50

Immerse yourself in nature and luxury perks with a VIP Camping pass at Subterranea! If you’d like, set up early on Thursday. Your reserved campsite will be in a VIP section of the campground. What’s more, VIP Camping campsites are the closest to the venue. We only have a limited number of VIP Camping passes available on a first-come, first-served basis. So what are you waiting for?

Oversized vehicles, including pull-behind trailers, must purchase a Large Vehicle Camping Pass Add On (limited availability). Everyone in the vehicle must have a VIP camping pass.

Package for 1 includes:

  • VIP tickets for access to all Subterranea events, Friday and Saturday

  • VIP Lounge Access - an exclusive area in the mouth of the cave with complimentary soft drinks & snacks throughout all main stage performances.

  • Early campground access on Thursday, September 21st beginning at 3p CT. No venue access, just campground access. Settle in and get ready a day early!

  • Subterranea collectable poster (1)

  • Exclusive VIP Subterranea event lanyard (1)

  • Subterranea sticker (1)

  • A guided cave tour for a look inside The Caverns few have seen before. Cave tours are available on the day of the show on a first-come, first-served basis. Otherwise, the cave tour tickets can be redeemed for up to one year from the date of purchase.

  • A VIP representative at the venue who can help make your experience all it can be.

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CAMPING ADD-ONS

All add-ons require the purchase of an event ticket.

2-Day General Admission RV/Oversized Vehicle Add On - $99

This pass is required for guests with RVs, pull-behind campers, and oversized vans - anything bigger than a car/SUV. All RVs/oversized vehicles will park in a dedicated oversized vehicle area. Access to the RV/Oversized camping area is for Friday, September 22nd through Saturday, September 23rd (check out Sunday at 11a CT). Electric and water hookups are NOT included. Generators are allowed and we encourage quiet generators. If you have a loud generator, you may be asked to turn it off during quiet hours from 12a to 7a CT each night. Please be respectful of your neighbors. Oversized Vehicle spaces will be approximately 20'x50'. Tents can be set up if they fit within the space along with any slide-outs or awnings. An Oversized Vehicle Pass does NOT include admission to the show. You MUST purchase your festival ticket(s) separately. Everyone in the oversized vehicle must have a separate festival ticket.

2-Day VIP RV/Oversized Vehicle Add On - $99 - only available to VIP Camping passes

This pass is required for guests with RVs, pull-behind campers, and oversized vans - anything bigger than a car/SUV. All RVs/oversized vehicles will park in a dedicated oversized vehicle area. Access to the RV/Oversized camping area is for Friday, September 22nd through Saturday, September 23rd (check out Sunday at 11a CT). Electric and water hookups are NOT included. Generators are allowed and we encourage quiet generators. If you have a loud generator, you may be asked to turn it off during quiet hours from 12a to 7a CT each night. Please be respectful of your neighbors. Oversized Vehicle spaces will be approximately 20'x50'. Tents can be set up if they fit within the space along with any slide-outs or awnings. An oversized Vehicle Pass does NOT include admission to the show. You MUST purchase your festival ticket(s) separately. Everyone in the oversized vehicle must have a separate festival ticket.

Thursday General Admission Camping Pass Add On - $49, plus tax & fees

Set up at Subterranea a day early, settle in and get access to the best GA camping sites! Thursday Early Access Camping Pass is for one vehicle (up to 4 people) for a 20'x20' campsite. Purchase this camping pass to access the campground on Thursday, September 22nd from 1p to 7p CT. No venue access, just campground access. Included with VIP camping pass. You MUST purchase your festival ticket(s) separately. Everyone in the vehicle must have a separate festival ticket.

Thursday Large Vehicle Camping Pass Add On - $49, plus tax & fees

Set up at Subterranea a day early, settle in and get access to the best RV/oversized vehicle camping sites! Thursday Early Access Camping Pass is for one vehicle for one 20’x50’ campsite. Purchase this camping pass to access the campground on Thursday,September 22nd from 1p to 7p CT. No venue access, just campground access. Included with VIP camping pass. You MUST purchase your festival ticket(s) separately. Everyone in the vehicle must have a separate festival ticket.

QUESTIONS?

Please check out The Caverns FAQs where you'll find answers to FAQs about Underground Concerts in Big Mouth Cave, FAQs about camping, and FAQs about Cave Tours.

Or drop us a line at info@thecaverns.com.

Media - If you are interested in obtaining a media pass for this event please email jeff@thecaverns.com for more information.

*all times, dates, artists and policies subject to change at any time.