Bonnaroo, the legendary four-day music and arts blowout in Manchester, Tennessee, brings together fans of everything from rock to electronica on a sprawling 700-acre farm. It is not just about music but comedy sets, indie films, silent discos, and a buzzing village of creativity, making it a cultural playground. With its genre-spanning lineup and electric energy, it became a blueprint for modern festivals. But in a twist no one saw coming, the 2025 edition was unexpectedly scrapped, shocking fans and shaking up the festival world.
Bonnaroo 2025 pulled the plug mid-fest, storms rolled in, beats cut out, and thousands were left soaked, stranded, and stunned.
Weather warnings force abrupt end to music, camping, and chaos
The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival was cancelled for the remainder of the weekend on Friday, June 13, due to severe weather threats.
After an exciting first day featuring Luke Combs and Dom Dolla, the main area, Centeroo, was evacuated at 1:30 pm CT. The festival’s official website, Bonnaroo
, explained that heavy, steady rain would create dangerous camping and exit conditions. Organizers assured fans refunds and detailed the next steps to make things right.
🚨BREAKING – @Bonnaroo has made the difficult decision to cancel the remainder of the festival weekend due to a severe weather storm hitting the festival grounds. Attendees who purchased the 4-day festival pass will receive a 75% refund.
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— GDE (@GlobalDanceGDE) June 14, 2025
The festival statement urged the Bonnaroo community to stay patient, explaining some campsites are badly damaged and parts of Outeroo have become nearly impossible to navigate due to relentless rain. Priority was given to evacuating campers in rough spots and those with accessibility needs that evening. Those in good condition campsites, RVs, or pre-pitched accommodations were kindly asked to stay overnight. Tyler, the Creator, John Summit, and Glass Animals were set to perform at the event. Olivia Rodrigo, who recently shattered Taylor Swift
’s records with an insane Spotify run exceeding 15 billion streams, was also scheduled to perform.
Olivia Rodrigo obliterated Taylor Swift’s streaming records, flipping the pop game on its head. Once the protégé, now the rival, she rewrites the rules, declaring a bold new era in music domination.
Olivia Rodrigo vs. Taylor Swift: The streaming battle that shook pop’s throne
Olivia Rodrigo just rewrote the pop streaming rulebook. Her debut, ‘SOUR’, blasted past 15 billion Spotify streams, outshining even Taylor Swift’s heavy-hitter legacy. This is not just a number; it is a seismic generational handoff, a signal that the crown of pop’s new queen has been claimed. On June 11, 2025, Rodrigo did not just break records; she reshaped the entire game, turning ‘SOUR’ into the defining soundtrack of a new era.
Olivia Rodrigo’s rise has been nothing short of meteoric, with ‘Drivers License’ and ‘Good 4 U’ amassing billions of streams and surpassing Taylor Swift’s streaming records. While Swift won hearts through touching hospital visits
, Rodrigo’s emotional storytelling has built a powerful, lasting connection with over 45 million monthly listeners. Yet, just as she was poised to shine live in Manchester, Tennessee, the Bonnaroo festival was abruptly canceled, putting a pause on her moment in the spotlight.
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