This event has already taken place. The next edition will take place June , You can read the festival's full statement here. Tickets can be refunded cutoff date to do so is July 31, or rolled over to the edition at the customer's discretion. With its inclusive atmosphere and friendly vibe, the festival is a throwback to the free love days of the 60s. Started in , Bonnaroo has grown into one of the most recognizable festivals in the world and should be on any music fan's bucket list. Annually curating lineups that blend mainstream appeal with jam band sensibilities, the festival presents some of the biggest artists from a wide range of genres. Sitting halfway between Nashville and Chattanooga is Manchester, Tennessee, home to Great Stage Park, where Bonnaroo has been since its first edition back in

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Since its first year in , it has been held at what is now Great Stage Park on a acre ha farm in Manchester, Tennessee. The festival typically starts on the second Thursday in June and lasts four days. Due to the COVID pandemic , the festival was initially postponed to September 24—27, but was ultimately canceled altogether. Musical acts begin Wednesday evening for early arrivers, continued throughout the festival with performances starting each day around noon, and some stages entertaining festival goers until sunrise. The first Bonnaroo Music Festival took place in The founders chose "bonnaroo" Creole slang meaning a really good time for its literal meaning and to honor the rich New Orleans music tradition that they had enjoyed in college. John with his album Desitively Bonnaroo. In , after a record breaking festival sell out, it was announced that Live Nation was buying out Superfly's share of Bonnaroo. In , the future site of Bonnaroo also hosted the Itchycoo festival. Bonnaroo actively supports recycling and sustainability.
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However, Bonnaroo managed to outsmart me and bring some other headliners and supporting acts that it seemed like nobody saw coming. Check out my highlights, notes and general speculation on each day below:. Where to begin?! This day is insanely stacked and super eclectic. After drummer Joe Seaward sustained brain damage from a cycling accident in , it seemed up in the air as to whether these guys would even be able to make music again. I might as well just list the entire lineup.
Bonnaroo has officially called off its festival, which was rescheduled from June to September, due to ongoing concerns over COVID The original dates for Bonnaroo have changed. Bonnaroo will now take place on Sept. We encourage you to rollover your tickets to the new dates, but refunds will be available for those who cannot attend. Back in March, the Manchester, Tennessee, festival moved its regular June dates to September in the hopes that conditions would have improved enough to allow for such a large-scale gathering. In canceling for , Bonnaroo has scheduled its dates for June 17th through the 20th. Full details are available on the Bonnaroo website. All ticket holders will receive an email with info on how to roll your ticket over to the festival or receive a refund. Those who roll over their tickets to next year will get access to the virtual festival for free.