Saturday, 14 June 2025

Bonnaroo 2025

Bonnaroo 2025







 Dates & Venue

  • June 12–15, 2025 at Great Stage Park, Manchester, Tennessee 

  • A four-day, camping-based “music and arts” festival on a 700‑acre farm 


 Lineup Highlights

Top headliners:

  • Luke Combs (Thursday)

  • Tyler, The Creator (Friday)

  • Olivia Rodrigo (Saturday) – her only scheduled US show this summer

  • Hozier (Sunday) 

Other standout acts include: John Summit, Dom Dolla, Avril Lavigne, Glass Animals, Vampire Weekend, Justice, Queens of the Stone Age, Megadeth, Insane Clown Posse, Gorgon City, plus a “SuperJam” curated by Remi Wolf 

A first-ever “Roo Residency” features King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard performing nightly sets across three days 

 New Infinity Stage

Bonnaroo will debut the Infinity Stage, an immersive 360° sound experience with hemispherical dome design and spatial audio by Polygon Live (using L-Acoustics L‑ISA). This marks its North American debut 


 Tickets & Camping

  • On sale Jan 9, 2025, at 10 am CT 

  • Options include 4‑Day GA ($420–$455), GA+, VIP, Platinum, and Roo Insider tiers.

  • One‑day ticket tiers and camping/parking passes available (with layaway starting at $25 down) 

 Sudden Cancellation

On June 13, severe storms and flooding led to evacuation and cancellation of the event’s remainder after Day 1.

  • The National Weather Service warned of heavy rainfall, making camping and exit routes unsafe Day 2–4 were cancelled; food and safety facilities stayed open temporarily, and refund information was issued via the festival website 

 Additional Notes

  • Jonathan Mayers, Bonnaroo co-founder, passed away days before the festival. Organizers plan to honor him (e.g., planting a tree) Camping improvements, re-entry policies, and sober zones (like Soberoo) got special attention this year

 Infinity Stage — 360° Spatial Audio Revolution

  • World’s Largest Immersive Stage: Powered by Polygon Live and L‑Acoustics L‑ISA, this three‑dome, open-air stage features 90 speakers in 26 positions, enveloping fans in true spatial sound.

  • Sound from All Directions: Traditional stages project sound forward; Infinity diffuses it around and above, creating a fully immersive audio environment.

  • Design & Experience: The skeletal dome allows visibility of the sky while suspending lights and speakers overhead, delivering an otherworldly experience.

  • Lineup Highlights: Electronic and dance acts including Of the Trees b2b Tape B, Big Gigantic, Blacklizt (Zhu’s alias), Photay, Washed Out, Rebecca Black (DJ), Levity, Saxsquatch, Arooj Aftab, and more. 

  • Fan Anticipation: Reddit users are pumped:

    “360 audio has never been done on this scale before. We are in for a reallllll treat!” 
    “Holy hell I need this in infinity… that track Derecho… wowza it’s gorgeous.” 

 Event Cancellation & Refunds

  • Day 1 Success, Days 2–4 Cancelled: After kicking off on June 12, the festival was evacuated and later canceled on Day 2 (June 13) due to severe storms and flooding 

  • Evacuation Efforts: Centeroo evacuated at 1:30 p.m. CT, with priority given to campers in flood-prone zones and those needing assistance .

  • Support Maintained: Food vendors and safety facilities in Outeroo remained operational as attendees sheltered or exited Refund Information: Organizers expressed deep disappointment and directed ticket holders to the official website for refund instructions


 What Attendees Should Know

  • Refund Policy: Full and partial refunds available per ticket type; details posted on Bonnaroo’s official site.

  • Camping Safety: Attendees in high-risk camping zones were asked to stay overnight and wait for safe exit, with evacuation support provided the next morning .

  • Event Status: Though main performances were canceled, Outeroo remained open temporarily for basic services .

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