Mark your calendars, Roo fam — Bonnaroo is officially returning June 11–14, 2026, and next year’s festival promises to be unlike any we’ve seen before.
Bonnaroo began in 2002 as a grassroots music and arts festival inspired by the spirit of community, creativity, and eclectic sound. Held annually on a farm, the festival quickly gained a reputation for its diverse lineups, featuring everything from jam bands and rock legends to hip-hop, pop, folk, and electronic artists. Drawing its name from a New Orleans slang term meaning “a really good time,” Bonnaroo was founded by Superfly Presents and AC Entertainment, and has grown into one of the most iconic music festivals in the United States. The festival is now owned by LiveNation. Known for its 24-hour programming, immersive art installations, and tight-knit camping culture, Bonnaroo has become more than just a music event—it’s a four-day celebration of expression, connection, and life on the Farm. The motto of the festival crowd always lives up to it’s motto of “Radiate Positivity.”
Last month Bonnaroo kicked off with Luke Combs taking the stage as the opening night headliner on Thursday, June 12, at the sprawling 700-acre Great Stage Park in Manchester, Tennessee. The 2025 edition of the festival was cut short due to severe weather, heavy rains and flooding on the campgrounds after only one full day of music and entertainment.
Immediately after the festival, attendees were notified that they would be refunded for the full price of the 2025 tickets and were asked to fill out a survey to help plan the future of the beloved festival. In the survey questions, the organizers hinted that the festival could move to an every other year format and feature more EDM musical acts but no survey results were published for the public. There was an overwhelming response in chat groups on Facebook and Reddit about how much fans love the festival and are dedicated to returning year after year, so this is welcome news in the Bonnoroovian community.
In a new statement posted to social media, Bonnaroo announced that it will return to the same venue next year from June 11 to June 14.
Organizers also announced several changes to the event, stating: “Campsites located in the areas most affected by flooding will not be utilized. This will result in a reduced capacity on The Farm (more dancing space).” They added that while camping entry will begin Wednesday: “We’ll kick things off on Thursday evening on the What Stage with an epic welcome party. All other Centeroo stages will be programmed in full Friday through Sunday with your traditional Centeroo Experience.” This will mean that there will be no main stage programming on Thursday as in recent years.
Bonnaroo also said it would be dedicating funding to campground improvements and projects, including to prevent flooding.
As always, the Roo community is encouraged to stay tuned to official channels for announcements—and to prepare for another unforgettable weekend on the Farm.