As winter settles in, festival fans are already setting their sights on summer — and more specifically, Bonnaroo 2026. After a difficult and rain-soaked 2025 season that forced organizers to cancel mid-weekend, the iconic Tennessee festival is officially planning a major comeback with a fresh lineup, redesigned grounds, and a renewed focus on fan experience.
Early announcements and a now-famous Nashville billboard have fueled excitement, revealing a mix of returning favorites and chart-topping headliners set to dominate The Farm next summer.
Who Is Playing Bonnaroo 2026?
Bonnaroo kicked off its 2026 rollout by confirming Mt. Joy as the first act on the bill, followed shortly by a larger reveal via a downtown Nashville billboard that teased several major names.
Festival organizers have since confirmed that the following artists will headline Bonnaroo 2026:
- Skrillex
- The Strokes
- RÜFÜS DU SOL
- Noah Kahan
In addition to the headliners, the full lineup includes a diverse range of performers:
- GRiZ
- Turnstile
- Teddy Swims
- The Neighbourhood
- Role Model
- Kesha (who will also curate the 2026 SuperJam)
- Yungblud
- Geese
- Amyl & The Sniffers
One of the weekend’s most anticipated moments will be “Weird Al” Yankovic’s Saturday late-night performance, billed as the Bigger & Weirder Late Night Roovue — a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for fans of comedy and classic parody.
When Is Bonnaroo 2026?
Bonnaroo will return to Manchester, Tennessee from June 11 through June 14, 2026.
Unlike past years, the 2026 schedule will feature a Thursday welcome party, with full festival programming running Friday through Sunday. Organizers have also announced that the event will run at reduced capacity, a move intended to improve crowd flow, safety, and overall comfort following last year’s weather-related issues.
What Changed After Bonnaroo 2025?
The festival’s 2025 event was halted due to severe thunderstorms and flooding, forcing tens of thousands of attendees to evacuate from The Farm. While Thursday night’s performances went as planned, Friday brought heavy rain and lightning that led to a full cancellation by mid-afternoon.
In response, Bonnaroo has invested heavily in infrastructure updates across its grounds:
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Improved turf management
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Expanded roadways
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Upgraded stormwater drainage systems
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Enhanced campground flood prevention
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Organizers say these improvements are designed to prevent the kind of damage that shut down the festival last summer — and to make Bonnaroo more resilient long-term.
What’s Next for Bonnaroo 2026?
While the major names have now been revealed, organizers are expected to roll out additional details in the months ahead, including daily schedules, late-night stages, food vendors, and campground programming. Traditionally, Bonnaroo continues releasing new elements into the new year — meaning more surprises are likely on the way.
With its biggest headliners announced, infrastructure upgrades underway, and thousands of fans already planning their return to The Farm, Bonnaroo 2026 is shaping up to be a redemption year for the iconic festival. And if history is any indication, this lineup may be just the beginning.
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