Bonnaroo takes 2027 off as The Farm recovers from storms
Bonnaroo will not take place in 2027. Organizers of the Manchester, Tennessee, music festival announced Friday that The Farm needs time to recover after storms hit the grounds in back-to-back years. They called the pause a much-needed year off, saying the break will make Bonnaroo better.
Key Takeaways
- There will be no Bonnaroo festival in 2027 after organizers announced a surprise pause.
- Storms hit The Farm in back-to-back years, leaving limited time for the grounds to recover.
- Ahead of the 2026 return, organizers improved drainage, built 4.5 miles of new roadways, and planted 135 acres of new grass.
- Heavy rain struck again on the Sunday of this year's festival, testing those upgrades.
- Organizers have not announced dates for when Bonnaroo will return.
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Why is Bonnaroo skipping 2027?
Organizers of the Manchester, Tennessee, music festival said Friday that Bonnaroo will take a much-needed year off in 2027. According to WZTV Fox 17, the decision centers on giving The Farm time to recover after storms damaged the festival grounds in consecutive years.
"This wasn't an easy decision, and not one we take lightly, but in our hearts, we know this break will only make Bonnaroo better," organizers announced. They also said The Farm, particularly the main venue, needs a break to rest and recover.
What weather problems led to the year off?
Bonnaroo returned in June after months of work meant to make the Coffee County site more resilient to severe weather. Organizers say they spent significant time and money before the 2026 festival improving drainage, building 4.5 miles of new roadways, and planting 135 acres of new grass.
Those upgrades were tested again when heavy rain hit The Farm on the Sunday of this year's festival. Organizers said storms in consecutive years left the sprawling property with limited time to recover, prompting the 2027 pause.
When will Bonnaroo return to Manchester?
Organizers did not announce dates for Bonnaroo's return. The festival typically draws tens of thousands of music fans to Manchester each year for several days of concerts, camping, and events.
"We hope you'll continue radiating positivity in your community throughout the year and thank you for loving this festival as much as we do," the Bonnaroo team wrote. For now, the only confirmed timeline detail is that there will be no Bonnaroo in 2027 while The Farm rests.