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Weather delays threatened to bring Bonnaroo 2026 to an early close, but Sunday ultimately became one of the festival's most memorable days. From Nat Myers and Big Gigantic to LSZEE and Noah Kahan, the music won in the end.
Saturday at Bonnaroo 2026 was packed with impossible schedule conflicts and unforgettable moments, from Waylon Wyatt and Amyl and the Sniffers to Alabama Shakes, Kesha’s SuperJam, Sara Landry, CloZee, and a sunrise finish with Gorgon City!
From Lambrini Girls' unforgettable mud pit to Goldie Boutilier's cinematic performance, Dora Jar's artistic unpredictability, and Blues Traveler's timeless jams, Friday showcased the many sides of Bonnaroo.
Bonnaroo returned with a celebratory opening night featuring standout performances from Spiritual Cramp, Vince Staples, Four Tet, and Skrillex, plus a late-night surprise set that kept the Farm dancing into the early morning.
Bonnaroo 2026 continues taking shape with the release of the full schedule, expanded late-night programming, Outeroo additions, SuperJam details, new camping concepts, updated ticket options, and more ahead of June on The Farm.
Bonnaroo returns to The Farm June 11–14, 2026, with a refreshed format, an early lineup reveal, and major site improvements after last year’s weather challenges. In our full festival preview, we break down the headliners, standout undercard, camping options, and everything new for 2026.
While Bonnaroo 2025 didn’t go as planned, Thursday delivered a full day of unforgettable music and connection — from bluegrass to bass and everything in between. Here’s what we saw before the skies shut it down.
Montana’s Kitchen Dwellers blend bluegrass, rock, and jam-driven improvisation into a genre-defying sound that’s captured fans nationwide. Their latest album, Seven Devils, pairs folk-infused bluegrass with psychedelic storytelling. Don’t miss them at Bonnaroo on June 12 and headlining Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on June 24.
Fresh off Coachella and award nominations in Japan, Ginger Root (project of Cameron Lew) heads to Bonnaroo with his immersive SHINBANGUMI album and new companion film. Known for his unique blend of pop-inspired soul and lo-fi synth grooves, Ginger Root delivers a meticulously crafted set with vintage flair.
Sammy Virji, the UK garage producer redefining dance music, brings viral single “Nostalgia” and his genre-blending live show to Bonnaroo 2025. With festival slots, charting tracks like “I Guess We’re Not The Same,” and a growing global fanbase, Virji is one of the scene’s rising stars.
