Bonnaroo Is Taking 2027 Off
The Tennessee festival will allow its storm-damaged grounds to recover before a 2028 return
The Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival has announced it will not hold its 2027 edition due to the need to repair storm damage from previous years. The festival, located in Manchester, Tennessee, experienced significant flooding during this year's event, which led to safety measures such as delaying and canceling sets, evacuating some areas, and advising attendees to shelter in place.
The organizers invested in improvements before the 2026 festival, including better drainage, new roadways, and 135 acres of new grass, which enhanced the grounds' resilience to natural elements. Despite these efforts, the main venue and overall Campground require a break to recover from consecutive years of storms. The decision to skip the 2027 festival was not taken lightly, as the organizers believe it will ultimately strengthen the event for future years.
They expressed gratitude to the "Bonnaroo Family" for the memorable 2026 festival and reiterated their commitment to making Bonnaroo better in the future.
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