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Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival 2027 cancellation

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Organizers of the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee, have announced the cancellation of the 2027 event. This marks the first voluntary hiatus for the festival since its inception in 2002. The decision is driven by the need for the festival grounds, referred to as ‘The Farm’, to recover from consecutive years of severe weather disruptions. Despite recent investments in site resiliency—including 4.5 miles of new roadways, improved drainage, and 135 acres of new grass—the venue suffered significant damage from back-to-back storms during the 2025 and 2026 festivals. The 2025 edition saw the cancellation of most activities, while the 2026 edition ~~specifically~~ required evacuations on its final day due to heavy rain. Organizers ~~stated that~~ announced the hiatus via their official Instagram page, stating the event will skip 2027 to “rest and recover.” The hiatus is intended to ensure the long-term quality of the festival, with plans to return to the site in 2028. Founded in 2002, the festival has grown into a major cultural destination, drawing approximately 80,000 attendees in 2024.

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