Bonnaroo 2025 Canceled After Storms Devastate Festival Grounds
Hey everyone, I’ve got some unfortunate and honestly gut-wrenching news to share — especially for all the music lovers out there who were pumped for this year’s Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. If you haven’t heard yet, the 2025 Bonnaroo has officially been canceled just one day after it began, and the reason behind it is something no one could control: the weather.
On June 13, after only one full day of performances, the festival organizers made the difficult decision to call off the rest of the weekend due to severe weather and massive flooding at Centeroo, the festival’s main venue in Manchester, Tennessee. What started out as a hopeful and electric weekend turned chaotic quickly as the skies opened up. Within hours, the festival grounds were completely waterlogged.
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At first, they tried to wait it out. Performances were suspended around 1 p.m., and attendees were evacuated from the venue shortly after. For the next six hours, the area saw everything from mild showers to intense thunderstorms, dumping nearly an inch of rain according to the National Weather Service. The result? Muddy fields, flooded tents, and a total shutdown of what was supposed to be three more days of music and celebration.
It’s honestly heartbreaking because the Bonnaroo team had poured so much into this year’s event. In a statement posted on their site and social media, the organizers said they were “beyond gutted” and stressed that safety had to come first. You could feel the heartbreak in their message, where they thanked fans for their patience and for holding onto that positive Bonnaroovian spirit.
Luke Combs, the festival’s first-ever country headliner, was the only main act to hit the stage before things got called off. He even brought out Miranda Lambert in a surprise appearance — a big highlight before the storm shut it all down. Fans were still looking forward to sets from Tyler, the Creator, Olivia Rodrigo, and Hozier, but unfortunately, those performances never got the chance to happen.
The good news is that the organizers are stepping up on the refund side. If you had a single-day ticket for Friday, Saturday, or Sunday — or paid for parking — you’ll get a full refund. Four-day pass holders will receive a 75% refund, and they’ve said it’ll be processed within 30 days.
It’s never easy to see a festival like this cut short, especially one as iconic and beloved as Bonnaroo. But in the end, safety has to come first. Here’s hoping next year brings better weather and an even bigger celebration. Stay safe, stay dry, and keep that festival spirit alive.
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