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Severe Storms Trigger Cancellation of Bonnaroo Festival

Updated National Weather Service forecasts of steady heavy rain prompted organizers to evacuate campers, leading to the cancellation of the remainder of the festival.

Luke Combs was the only headliner able to perform before the rain came and caused the cancellation of this year's Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Tennessee. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Disappointed fans seen at the Bonnaroo Arch after the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival 2025 is canceled due to rain on June 13, 2025 in Manchester, Tennessee.
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Overview

  • Organizers issued an evacuation notice on June 13, directing attendees to shelter in vehicles as Centeroo and toll gates closed for safety.
  • Around 7:30 p.m. local time, officials canceled the rest of the four-day event after forecasts warned of significant and steady precipitation.
  • Festival staff prioritized evacuating campers in flooded areas and those with accessibility needs while advising others with secure setups to shelter overnight.
  • Refunds have been announced with one-day ticket and parking purchasers for Friday through Sunday receiving full refunds and four-day pass holders getting 75 percent back.
  • Bonnaroo typically draws about 70,000 attendees and this marks the second time in four years that weather has forced the Tennessee festival’s cancellation.