Overview
Bonnaroo launched in 2002, founded by Superfly Presents and AC Entertainment. Live Nation later acquired Superfly’s ownership stake (2019 reporting). The festival is known for multi-genre bookings—rock, indie, hip-hop, electronic, Americana, jam, and more—across a farm campus with on-site camping.
Current dates status
Official Bonnaroo materials and Tennessee press document the 2026 edition as June 11–14, 2026. As of July 22, 2026, 2027 dates were not locked on the official site, so this entity records the completed 2026 weekend as the latest confirmed schedule.
Venue
Bonnaroo Farm / Great Stage Park. Official support GPS address: 1560 New Bushy Branch Rd, Manchester, TN 37355. Wikipedia coordinates for Great Stage Park: approximately 35.47778°N, 86.05056°W.
Age policy
Official support articles state the festival is all ages, with children 8 and under free with a ticketed adult (limit two).
Related festivals
Ashley Capps / AC Entertainment history also connects to big ears festival in Knoxville. For another large US multi-genre camping weekend, see coachella valley music and arts festival.
Metrics
| Founded Year | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 4 days |
Descriptors
| Genre Focus | Multi-genre · rock · indie · hip-hop · electronic · Americana · jam |
|---|---|
| Format | In-person · outdoor farm · camping |
| Season | Early summer (June) |
| Organizer | Live Nation (founded by Superfly Presents and AC Entertainment) |
| Start Date | 2026-06-11 |
| End Date | 2026-06-14 |
| Venue | Bonnaroo Farm / Great Stage Park, Manchester, Tennessee |
| Edition Year | 2026 |
| Age Policy | All ages; children 8 & under free with ticketed adult (limit 2) |
| Typical Attendance | Wikipedia cites about 70,000 for 2024; treat as a reported annual figure, not a 2027 guarantee. |
Frequently asked questions
When was Bonnaroo 2026?
Bonnaroo 2026 ran June 11–14, 2026 at Bonnaroo Farm / Great Stage Park in Manchester, Tennessee. 2027 dates were not yet officially announced at verification.
Where is Bonnaroo held?
On Bonnaroo Farm (Great Stage Park) in Manchester, Tennessee. Official support lists 1560 New Bushy Branch Rd, Manchester, TN 37355 for GPS.
Is Bonnaroo all ages?
Yes. Official support policy states all ages, with children 8 and under free with a ticketed adult (limit two).
When was Bonnaroo founded?
Bonnaroo debuted in 2002, founded by Superfly Presents and AC Entertainment.
What kind of music is Bonnaroo?
Bonnaroo is multi-genre, historically mixing rock, indie, hip-hop, electronic, Americana, jam, country, folk, and related styles across many stages.
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