{
  "id": 2401188,
  "title": "Bonnaroo Organizers Announce Cancellation of 2027 Festival To Allow Storm-Battered Grounds to ‘Rest and Recover’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/bonnaroo-organizers-announce-cancellation-of-2027-festival-to-allow",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T16:02:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/concerts/bonnaroo-2027-canceled-grounds-rest-recover-1236321906/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, held in Manchester, Tennessee, announced on August 21, 2024, that it will be canceled in 2027 to allow the grounds to recover from recent storm damage. The decision came after two years of severe weather disrupts the event, including a temporary evacuation and the cancellation of several performances during the 2026 festival. Organizers stated that they had invested significant effort and resources in improving the campgrounds and Centeroo, with the addition of improved drainage, 4.5 miles of new roadways, and 135 acres of new grass. However, the resiliency of The Farm, particularly the main venue, required time to recuperate. The festival's organizers acknowledged that taking this decision was not easy, but they believed that a break would ultimately make Bonnaroo better. They urged fans to continue spreading positivity in their communities throughout the year. The announcement follows last year's severe weather disruption, which forced a pause and evacuation on June 14, resulting in nearly a dozen sets being canceled.",
  "summary": "This year's event was hit by a massive storm on the final day, forcing fans to seek shelter for hours and canceling several sets.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}