Manchester, Tennessee – June 14, 2025 — Bonnaroo has been cancelled, and fans across the country are devastated. Just one day into the four-day music and arts festival, organizers were forced to pull the plug after dangerous weather conditions made the venue unsafe for both camping and exiting.
Heavy rainstorms began sweeping through Manchester, Tennessee, on Friday, prompting a shelter-in-place and evacuation order for festivalgoers. By 7:30 p.m. local time, Bonnaroo made the official announcement: the remainder of the 2025 festival was cancelled.
“We are beyond gutted, but we must make the safest decision and cancel the remainder of Bonnaroo,” organizers shared in a public statement.
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Refunds Available for Attendees
For those wondering what’s next — full refunds will be issued for most ticket and parking pass purchases. A partial refund will be provided for Thursday, the only day where performances went as scheduled. Artists like Luke Combs, Dom Dolla, and Insane Clown Posse had taken the stage before weather conditions deteriorated.
Bonnaroo has published complete refund details on its official website.
Safety First: Staying Overnight Urged for Some
Officials also urged campers in good condition — particularly those in RVs or dry campsites — to stay overnight to allow those with flooding or accessibility needs to leave first.
“The number one thing we need from the Bonnaroo community is patience,” the statement continued. “Rain has made certain parts of Outeroo difficult to manage.”
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Essential services, including food vendors and health infrastructure, remained open overnight.
Star-Studded Weekend Cut Short
The cancellation means fans missed out on performances from major headliners. Friday’s lineup was to include Tyler, The Creator, John Summit, and Glass Animals. Saturday was set to showcase Olivia Rodrigo, Avril Lavigne, and Justice, with Hozier, Vampire Weekend, and Queens of the Stone Age closing the festival on Sunday.
Organizers closed their message with deep emotion, expressing gratitude and heartbreak.
“We cannot express how crushed we are to have to make this decision.”
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