Bonnaroo in Tennessee Washed Out by Storms

The remainder of the 2025 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester was canceled Friday due to severe weather and safety concerns.

Lucas Glatfelter and Teague Hartigan mud wrestle during a weather delay on the second day at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival at The Farm in Manchester, Tenn., Friday, June 13, 2025.
Lucas Glatfelter and Teague Hartigan mud wrestle during a weather delay on the second day at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival at The Farm in Manchester, Tenn., Friday, June 13, 2025.Nicole Hester / The Tennessean

Organizers cited a grim National Weather Service forecast predicting continuous rain and worsening ground conditions.

Bonnaroovians wait in hopes the rain lets up during the second day of Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival at The Farm in Manchester, Tenn., Friday, June 13, 2025. Heavy rain had been falling for hours forcing the cancelation of many acts.
Bonnaroovians wait in hopes the rain lets up during the second day of Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival at The Farm in Manchester, Tenn., Friday, June 13, 2025. Heavy rain had been falling for hours forcing the cancelation of many acts.Denny Simmons / The Tennessean

Friday’s shows were halted mid-festival, with artists Tyler, the Creator, Olivia Rodrigo, and Hozier never making it to the stage. Festival staff assisted with evacuation and refund procedures, expressing heartbreak over the cancellation. Some artists have announced makeup shows in Nashville.

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