The 2025 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival was canceled and evacuated on Friday (June 13) — simply hours after it opened its gates — attributable to issues of extreme climate over the weekend. According to Billboard, the evacuation order was issued at round 7:30 pm native time, because the Manchester, Tennessee space was threatened by thunderstorms, necessitating the cancellation of the competition. Headliners included Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler The Creator, Luke Combs, and Hozier, and a livestream was deliberate.
In a statement on social media, the competition’s organizers wrote:
As we speak, the Nationwide Weather Service supplied us with an up to date forecast with vital and regular precipitation that can produce deteriorating tenting and egress situations within the coming days. We’re past gutted, however we should make the most secure resolution and cancel the rest of Bonnaroo. We’re going to make issues proper with you, and you’ll discover refund info on the finish of this message, however let’s begin with the following steps.
The primary factor we want from the Bonnaroo group is persistence. A few of your fellow campers’ websites are in tough form. The rain has settled in areas and made sure elements of Outeroo troublesome to handle. We’d prefer to prioritize getting these of us in addition to these with accessibility wants off The Farm as quickly as potential this night. To do that, we ask that in case your campsite is in good condition or if you happen to’re in an RV or pre-pitched lodging, please think about spending the night time with us and we’ll begin working to get you out of right here safely tomorrow.
Now we have put our hearts and souls into making this weekend essentially the most particular one of many yr, and can’t specific how crushed we’re to need to make this resolution. Thanks upfront in your persistence, your positivity and your unfailing Bonnaroovian spirit.
Refunds are being issued; you will discover extra information within the submit here.
