There is always something bittersweet about Sunday at Bonnaroo. No matter how incredible the weekend has been, you wake up determined to squeeze every last moment out of The Farm. One more artist. One more discovery. One more memory before everyone heads home.
That was certainly the plan for Sunday at Bonnaroo 2026.
Instead, the final day would become something entirely different. At one point it was even easy to wonder if the weekend would once again end far sooner expected. But, before the music was over, positivity was radiated, schedules were rewritten, AND (spoiler alert) the festival ultimately continued, marking a strong end to 2026 and starting anticipation for 2027.
One of the first stops of the day was Nat Myers. After our friend at the Marinade Podcast repeatedly told us not to miss his set, Sunday’s schedule finally gave us the chance to see why.
Armed with nothing more than a guitar (as in literally the same guitar for the entire set), Myers delivered one of Sunday’s most honest performances. No backing tracks, no elaborate production, and no need for a supporting band. Between songs, he casually re-tuned his guitar before diving into the next number. It was a set that felt refreshingly raw and genuine.
With Myers currently touring with Charlie Crockett, Bonnaroo offered the chance to catch an artist who feels poised to find an even bigger audience that appreciates authenticity in the craft.
From there, we made our way to Girl Tones. After an impressive performance earlier this year at Brooklyn Bowl, we were eager to catch the Nashville duo on The Farm. Once again, they delivered the driving riffs, infectious energy, and surprisingly massive sound that have become their trademark.
Unfortunately, the performance had barely found its stride before the skies over Manchester had other plans.
Rain quickly brought performances to a halt, followed by an extended lightning delay that left thousands of festivalgoers waiting and wondering whether Bonnaroo’s final day would continue at all. As the hours passed, optimism slowly gave way to uncertainty. After everything the festival had endured just one year earlier, it was easy to wonder if history might be repeating itself.
Fortunately, it wasn’t.
When Centeroo finally reopened, there was an unmistakable sense of relief. Fans streamed back through the gates eager to make the most of what remained of the weekend. And there was plenty of good music left to see on the revamped scheduled. (RIP to seeing Blondshell and Aly & AJ sad tear emoji) But for what we lost in time waiting for the rain to clear, we gained in festival energy. People returned absolutely amped!
One of the first stops after the delay was Fcukers, a band that admittedly hadn’t fully connected with us before Bonnaroo despite the growing buzz surrounding them. Live, however, the picture changed. Their infectious dance rhythms, huge stage presence, and undeniable energy drew us in. What started as a 1-2 song stop at their set turned into us staying until the last note.
That momentum carried directly into Big Gigantic, where The Other once again became one giant celebration. A guest appearance by Little Stranger only added to the atmosphere as fans reveled in the return of music after the weather delay. After spending hours wondering whether the day was over, every drop seemed to hit a little harder and every smile felt a little bigger.
Blending live drums with electronic production, Big Gigantic delivered the kind of high-energy set that felt tailor-made for Bonnaroo. It perfectly captured the sense of relief that swept across Centeroo after performances resumed.
Role Model followed with another engaging performance, though longtime fans undoubtedly noticed the absence of one familiar tradition. Just before Bonnaroo, he announced that having an in-person “Sally” would no longer be part of the live show, leaving a small gap in an otherwise festive set. Still, the entire set felt like a giant singalong, especially on the aforementioned “Sally, When the Wine Runs Out” showcasing the meteoric growth for Role Model over the last year.
As night fell, attention turned back to The Other for LSZEE‘s final festival performance. Having experienced CloZee before but never LSDREAM, the collaborative project offered the best of both worlds. While CloZee’s signature world music influences and melodic textures remained present, LSDREAM’s heavier production pushed the performance in a more potent direction. The blend made for one of the weekend’s biggest dance parties.
Whether it was the relief of returning after the weather delay or simply the realization that this would be the final EDM set of Bonnaroo 2026, the atmosphere felt different. The crowd danced with a renewed sense of purpose while dramatic lighting washed across the audience, creating one final unforgettable moment at The Other for 2026.
The weekend concluded at the What Stage with Noah Kahan, who drew one of the festival’s largest crowds for a fitting finale. “Stick Season” naturally produced one of the weekend’s biggest singalongs. But perhaps even more impressive was hearing thousands of fans already singing every word from his newest album. Not just the singles…every word. It was another reminder of just how deeply his music has connected with audience. The performance wasn’t simply a headlining set, it was one final shared memory.
Considering where the day began, Noah Kahan’s closing set felt like the perfect ending. Just hours earlier, many of us wondered whether Bonnaroo’s final day would continue at all. Instead, the festival overcame and sent everyone home with the music, rather than the storm, as the lasting memory.
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