Bonnaroo 2026: Dates, Lineup, Tickets, and What to Expect

Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival 2026 is set for June 11 to 14, 2026, at its longtime home of Bonnaroo Farm in Manchester, Tennessee. This announcement comes after the 2025 festival was canceled due to severe weather. Organizers have promised upgrades and logistical improvements to ensure safety and a smoother experience for attendees. The return of Bonnaroo has generated excitement among fans who have been eagerly awaiting news of the festival’s revival.

For 2026, a number of changes have been implemented. Campsites in areas known to flood will be closed to decrease overall camping capacity and create more open space on the festival grounds to prevent flooding and mitigate the risk of extreme weather. Camping check in will also begin on Wednesday this year, one day earlier than in previous years, to stagger arrivals and ease congestion. Better infrastructure overall, including improved drainage, reinforced runoff pathways, reseeded property, and expanded access roads should make festival grounds safer and more resilient. A few stage layouts will also be altered to improve crowd flow. The experimental “Infinity Stage” from 2025, for example, reportedly will not return in the same form for 2026.

The headliners for 2026’s Bonnaroo have been announced and are creating buzz among music enthusiasts. From rock, electronic, pop, and hip hop, the headliners include The Strokes, Skrillex, Rüfüs Du Sol, and Noah Kahan. Other scheduled performers include Geese, Turnstile, Four Tet, Modest Mouse, Clipse, Alabama Shakes, Teddy Swims, The Neighbourhood, Vince Staples, and Blood Orange. Performing special curated sets will be Kesha with her “Superjâm Esoteríca: The Alchemy of Pop” and a Weird Al Yankovic comedic musical set called “Bigger and Weirder Roovue.”

Bonnaroo is, and always has been, more than just a festival it’s a community, a cultural experience. People go there and live on site; meander through stages, with art installations and interactive events popping up all around them. The festival has continuously touted a lineup that celebrates variety, an air of positivity shared, and an immersive world for those entering “The Farm.” As organizers plan upgrades that go into effect for 2026, they want to keep this feeling alive while giving fans a much safer and more reliable experience.

Fans who plan on attending the festival should consider a number of things. First, with decreased camping capacity, tickets may be hard to get; thus, an early purchase of passes is warranted. Full lineup disclosure, from small artists down to set times, will be closer to the festival dates. It is recommended that one plan for the logistics of camping well in advance, which includes early check in and adjustments to site layouts. Lastly, attendees are encouraged to monitor weather forecasts, considering Bonnaroo has faced disruptions involving weather. In all, Bonnaroo 2026 represents a return to one of the most beloved festivals in the United States. With headliners from multiple genres, improved infrastructure, and a resumed focus on the safety and community experience of the festival, it is planned to recapture its iconic energy while making sure that the fans will enjoy their time and be safe. Music lovers and festivalgoer’s alike can look forward to a memorable weekend of music, art, and camaraderie at Manchester, Tennessee’s iconic “The Farm.”