Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival

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MusicManchester
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
Duration4 daysListed event span
CrowdMediumAbout 70,000 people
Best forLive music, late nightsBonnaroo's identity starts with its setting
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester

Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is a four-day camping festival held each June at Great Stage Park, a 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee. Launched in 2002 by AC Entertainment and Superfly, it takes its name from a Creole phrase for a really good time, borrowed from a Dr. John album. The festival spans genres from rock and hip-hop to bluegrass and electronic music across dozens of stages.

Bonnaroo began in 2002 as a joint venture between Nashville-based promoter AC Entertainment, led by Ashley Capps, and the firm Superfly, co-founded by Kerry Black, Rick Farman, Richard Goodstone, and Jonathan Mayers.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Bonnaroo's identity starts with its setting: a 700-acre working farm outside Manchester, Tennessee, now called Great Stage Park, where the festival splits into Centeroo, the ticketed concert zone holding stages like the 80,000-capacity What Stage, and Outeroo, the surrounding campgrounds where most attendees camp for all four days

02

The mystery stays covered

The name itself is a piece of music history, a Creole phrase for a great time borrowed from Dr

03

The city starts moving

John's 1974 album Desitively Bonnaroo as a tribute to New Orleans

04

The water draws everyone in

Rolling Stone once ranked the festival's 2002 launch among the 50 moments that changed rock and roll

05

The old stones answer

Bonnaroo also built an environmental record early, winning recognition from A Greener Festival and funding local nonprofits through the Bonnaroo Works Fund

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Bonnaroo's name itself carries a tradition: founders borrowed the word from Dr

Water and renewal

Living ritual

John's 1974 album Desitively Bonnaroo

The sacred route

Living ritual

a Creole slang term for a great time

The local code

Living ritual

as a tribute to New Orleans music culture

Tradition 5

Living ritual

The festival is laid out around a longstanding two-zone structure

Tradition 6

Living ritual

Centeroo for concerts and Outeroo for camping

Tradition 7

Living ritual

connected through a Graffiti Wall painted by a local Nashville artist

Tradition 8

Living ritual

A marriage barn on-site has hosted festival weddings

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

Plan the trip into Manchester around the exact event area, then leave extra time for the return.

What to wear

Mid-June in rural middle Tennessee brings intense heat and humidity, often in the 90s Fahrenheit during the day with little shade across the open farm field, and conditions can turn muddy...

Safety

Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Manchester.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map37.55 N, 77.46 WOpen in Google Maps

Manchester, TN

Nearest airportRIC — Richmond
TransportPlan the trip into Manchester around the exact event area, then leave extra time for the return.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Manchester.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Manchester via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Manchester, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for June.Compare faresFestival gearMid-June in rural middle Tennessee brings intense heat and humidity, often in the 90s Fahrenheit during the day with little shade across the open farm field, and conditions can turn muddy after rain. Lightweight, breathable clothing, athletic shoes or closed-toe sandals suited for mud and dust, and a hat for sun protection are standard. Evenings cool down somewhat, so a light layer helps, and quick-dry fabrics are useful given the mix of heat, dust, and occasional rain across the farm grounds.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival?

Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is listed for Past edition: 11–14 June 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Manchester, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

4 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Manchester, TN

How big is it?

Medium: 70000

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLbonnaroo.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually June
Source statusOfficial source linked
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