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Bonnaroo to Take 2027 Off as Festival Site Recovers From Back-to-Back Years of Storms
Organizers cited rising costs and weather risks after 2026 drew headliners Skrillex, The Strokes, RÜFÜS DU SOL and Noah Kahan.
- On Friday, August 21, 2026, Bonnaroo organizers announced the Manchester, Tennessee, festival will not return in 2027, taking a "much-needed year off" to allow the site to rest and recover.
- Despite major improvements including 4.5 miles of new roadways and 135 acres of new grass at the 700-acre site, back-to-back years of storms damaged The Farm, necessitating the break.
- Since 2002, Bonnaroo has served as a major economic driver for Manchester and Coffee County, contributing $339 million to Tennessee's economy over the previous 20 years.
- The festival joins a growing list of music events pausing or disappearing due to rising production costs; Nashville's Deep Tropics canceled its ninth annual festival citing "extreme circumstances and funding that didn't come together."
- Industry analysts note climate-related weather disruptions are becoming more common for outdoor events, and forecasts suggest Tennessee may experience wetter-than-average conditions into 2027, making recovery for The Farm critical.
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Bonnaroo Music and Arts Fest cancelled for this year
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Fest cancelled for this yearThe Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival will be taking a “much-needed” year off in 2027.The annual festival, which takes place in Manchester, Tennessee, will take a year out in order to give the campgrounds a chance to recover after...
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