All About Bonnaroo Festival

Manchester, Tennessee, USA

Open-air

XXL – 50k+

Hip-Hop, Electronic, Rock

$$$$

Casual, International

+3 Days

Bonnaroo festival is a melting pot of multi-genre music and stunning art.

It is one big bash bringing  together creative minds from the fields of music and arts, to offer a rich and memorable experience to festival goers.

Bonnaroo festival 2022 edition dates are 16-19 June 2022. Get your Bonnaroo festival tickets on Soundclub, the social app for live music experiences covering +2,000 festivals worldwide.

This year’s Bonnaroo festival lineup will include +170 artists. Among Bonnaroo festival headliners to look forward to, we can find Machine Gun Kelly, Tool, and J. Cole.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Bonnaroo festival.

1. Bonnaroo presents a cocktail of musical genres

A perfect delight for true-blue lovers of pure music, Bonnaroo festival showcases top artists from various genres. If you want to get  your fill of diverse music from hip-hop, electronic, pop, rock, reggae to country, jazz, and gospel, this is the place to be.

It is the playground for top-drawer artists such as Cardi B, Donald Glover, and Post Malone, who have performed at the festival in the past.

2. The festival has earned some top honors

Bonnaroo has gained a commanding position among international music festivals since it first began in 2002. Rolling Stone magazine ranked it as one of the “50 Moments That Changed Rock and Roll” in 2003. It has been recognized as the ‘Festival of the Decade’ by Consequence of Sound. It has also been lauded as one ofthe 10 Best Summer Festivals by GQ Magazine.

3. Bonnaroo Music festival is a tribute to New Orleans’ Music Tradition

Bonnaroo festival was created by Ashley Capps, co-founder of AC Entertainment – one of the producers of the festival, along with Superfly Presents. Ashley came up with the concept following the cancellation of Hot Summer Nights, a rock music festival that used to take place in Knoxville. Bonnaroo was born with the mission to perpetuate the outdoor summer music festival tradition.

The name ‘Bonnaroo’ was derived from the same word in Creole language, meaning ‘a good time’. The festival was meant to pay homage to the rich New Orleans music tradition that Ashley had a thing for in college.

4. The festival takes place on a farm

Bonnaroo festival is held on 700-acres of grassland. Named after the festival, the Bonnaroo Farm has become one of the biggest event locations in the whole of the United States.

Located in the heart of Manchester, Tennessee, it is a day’s drive away for 80% of the US population. The farm is well-appointed with 12 water wells, storage houses, an on-site compost area and fuel tank access.

The farm can accommodate a whopping 90,000 campers. But if you’re looking for other options, there are more than 150 hotels in a 50-mile radius of the field.

Operating as an event site since 1999, the farm understands all the needs of campers and festival-goers. The site is well-equipped to meet any kind of essential requirements.

5. Bonnaroo festival is known for its captivating stages

Bonnaroo is one of those festivals where the stages are the centerpiece. With over 10 stages, you can be assured of the colossal musical gala the event is.

The main stage is called ‘What’ and features the headliners. ‘Which’ is the second biggest stage which flaunts major names and acts. Then there are three tented stages called ‘This’, ‘That’, and ‘The Other’, which play genre-specific music.

Bonnaroo 2022 will see new developments regarding the stages. Festival-goers will spot an improvement of the Which stage. The Other stage, which is dedicated to electronic music, will have all-night performances and DJ sets playing till sunrise. 

6. Chill out in the AC tents at Bonnaroo 2022

Among the many renovations that Bannaroo 2022 has in store is the exciting addition of Air-Conditioned Darkroom Tents. It comes with a choice of cot or inflatable bed, an electric cooling unit, and a souvenir blanket. What’s more, the tent is entirely opaque, ensuring you get an exclusive chill zone. 

7. Enjoy the festival to the fullest with VIP + Platinum upgrades

Get the full bang for your buck with the VIP + Platinum upgrades Bonnaroo 2022 offers. With these, you can enjoy a VIP campground layout, providing direct entry into the venue. If you get the full VIP treatment, you will also receive access to broader dining options and shower facilities.

You can also avail of full-service RV (recreational vehicle) spots, as well as access to wholly shaded spots. This is just the tip of the perks you’ll get to relish at Bonnaroo 2022 by spending a little more. Get the complete details here.

8. Indulge in fun activities

Bonnaroo festival ensures that the fun never stops, even if you take a break from the music. Offering a plethora of activities, you can choose to go all-out or relax.

Unwinding at yoga sessions, trying your hand at watercolor painting, battling your friends and fellow festival mates at Foosball are just a few of the bundle of activities that await to be unlocked at the festival.

9. Food is a highlight at Bonnaroo festival

While music is always a top priority at festivals, there are times when you are left unsatisfied when it comes to the food. Not at Bonnaroo.

This festival takes its food as seriously as its music, ensuring that festival goers are as belly-happy as possible. From appetizing fish tacos to delectable grass-fed beef burgers and tempting donuts, you are a step away from a gastronomic treat.

There are also plenty of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options that are far from looking bland and boring.

10. Bonnaroo promotes art

As the name suggests, Bonnaroo offers a space for art and champions all its forms. The campgrounds have several interactive art installations and areas where you can indulge in your artistic side as well.

You can also take home some cool and original arts, crafts, and posters from the marketplace or Bonnaroo Works Fund Auction.

Music that pleases your soul, inspiring art, nourishing food and enthralling activities welcome you at Bonnaroo festival. With sunny days and musical nights on acres of a lush farm, this festival embodies four days of epic fun.