In a heartbreaking turn of events, the remainder of the 2025 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival has been officially canceled due to dangerous weather conditions forecasted for the coming days. Organizers announced the news in a public statement, citing safety concerns after the National Weather Service predicted continued heavy rainfall that would significantly worsen camping and exit conditions at the festival grounds in Manchester, Tennessee.
Statement from Bonnaroo
“Today, the National Weather Service provided us with an updated forecast with significant and steady precipitation that will produce deteriorating camping and egress conditions in the coming days. We are beyond gutted, but we must make the safest decision and cancel the remainder of Bonnaroo.
We are going to make things right with you, and you will find refund information at the end of this message, but let’s start with the next steps.
The number one thing we need from the Bonnaroo community is patience.
Some of your fellow campers’ sites are in rough shape. The rain has settled in areas and made certain parts of Outeroo difficult to manage. We’d like to prioritize getting those folks as well as those with accessibility needs off The Farm as soon as possible this evening.
To do this, we ask that if your campsite is in good shape or if you’re in an RV or pre-pitched accommodation, please consider spending the night with us and we’ll start working to get you out of here safely tomorrow.
We will continue to operate as usual in Outeroo including food vendors and all health and safety infrastructure.
We have put our hearts and souls into making this weekend the most special one of the year, and cannot express how crushed we are to have to make this decision. Thank you in advance for your patience, your positivity and your unfailing Bonnaroovian spirit.”
While festival-goers will understandably be disappointed, the decision highlights Bonnaroo’s continued commitment to safety and community responsibility. Further details about refunds are expected to follow, and organizers are encouraging attendees to remain patient and cooperative during the exit process.
Fans and artists alike have begun sharing their support across social media, recognizing the emotional and logistical weight of the decision. More updates from the Bonnaroo team are expected in the coming hours as the situation develops.
