Bonnaroo is taking a full year off in 2027. Organisers had already carried out significant drainage, road and reseeding improvements, but extreme rainfall placed renewed strain on the site.
Climate resilience is becoming an ever-larger budget item: without roads, drainage, storm-resistant infrastructure and weather insurance, running a sustainable major festival is becoming harder.
Summary
Despite upgraded roads and drainage, Bonnaroo's site needs time to recover. The festival will therefore not open in 2027.
