The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival has revealed plans to pause for a period in 2027, describing it as a much-needed break.
The event, held yearly in Manchester, Tennessee, will take a year off so the campgrounds can recover after suffering from severe weather in recent seasons.
A note posted on Bonnaroo’s Instagram thanked the festival’s community for an unforgettable 2026 edition. It expressed how the weekend in June left a deep sense of joy and emphasized that The Farm remains as unique as ever, reminding attendees of the good things in life for a few days.
The message detailed substantial efforts and investments made ahead of the 2026 festival to improve the campgrounds and Centeroo, including enhanced drainage, 4.5 miles of new roadways, and 135 acres of new grass. These upgrades were aimed at strengthening The Farm’s resilience to the elements. With limited time to recover from back-to-back storm years—and the heavy rainstorm on Sunday this year—the main venue, in particular, needed a rest and recovery period.
Consequently, the organizers announced that Bonnaroo would take a much-needed year off in 2027. While not a simple or light decision, they believe that this pause will ultimately make the festival stronger in the long run.
They encouraged supporters to continue spreading positivity in their communities throughout the year and thanked fans for their enduring love of the festival. With affection, The Bonnaroo Team.
In recent years, Bonnaroo has faced ongoing challenges, including a cancellation in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by further disruptions because of weather in 2021 and again in 2025.
Fans suffered particular disappointment in 2025 when the event was called off after the first day.
Bonnaroo 2026 did proceed, taking place from June 11 to June 14, with performances by a lineup that included headliners such as The Strokes, Noah Kahan, Kesha, and Role Model.
