Bonnaroo's 2027 Hiatus: A Healing Year for the Farm

Bonnaroo takes a break in 2027 to let its grounds recover after severe weather disruptions.

Told by Jake Donovan · 21 August 2026

Bonnaroo, one of America's most beloved music festivals, has announced it will skip 2027 to give its Tennessee site a chance to recover. This decision follows a tumultuous stretch of severe weather that has repeatedly disrupted the festival experience. After a rainy finale in 2026, organizers revealed that despite significant investments in infrastructure, including improved drainage and new roadways, the land needs a break from the stress.

The festival has seen cancellations due to weather in 2021 and 2025, with the recent storms on the last day of 2026 forcing a closure of Centeroo, its main stage area, sending thousands scrambling. Fans have been on edge with the lack of an early announcement for 2027, and today’s statement puts those concerns to rest. Rather than seeing this hiatus as a retreat, organizers frame it as a necessary, forward-looking investment in Bonnaroo's future. They hope it will ultimately enable the festival to emerge stronger and more sustainable.

As the Bonnaroo community reflects on this decision, it’s clear that while the festival is taking a break, the love for it remains unwavering, with organizers encouraging fans to stay positive in their local communities during this time.