Bonnaroo Evacuation: Severe Weather Update
- The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, TN, has suspended performances and is urging attendees to evacuate due to severe weather.The proclamation came at 2 p.m.
- Festival organizers cited lightning and heavy rain as the reasons for the suspension.They posted on social media that weather is expected to impact the area for at least...
- Attendees are being asked to remain in their vehicles and await further instructions regarding the day's schedule.
Breaking news: Teh Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival has been forced to suspend performances. Severe weather, including lightning and heavy rain, has prompted an immediate evacuation, with attendees instructed to seek shelter in their vehicles. This developing situation impacts a major summer event, as organizers work to ensure the safety of everyone present. The music festival,featuring headliners like Tyler,the Creator,and Olivia Rodrigo,saw the suspension announced at 2 p.m. ET on the second day. News Directory 3 is closely following the updates as they unfold. Festival organizers are committed to providing schedule updates as soon as possible. Discover what’s next for the Bonnaroo lineup and when performances may resume.
Severe Weather Forces Bonnaroo Festival Evacuation
Updated June 15, 2025
The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, TN, has suspended performances and is urging attendees to evacuate due to severe weather.The proclamation came at 2 p.m. ET on the festival’s second day.
Festival organizers cited lightning and heavy rain as the reasons for the suspension.They posted on social media that weather is expected to impact the area for at least a couple of hours. centeroo and the tollbooths are currently closed.
Attendees are being asked to remain in their vehicles and await further instructions regarding the day’s schedule. Those without vehicles are encouraged to find a ride with a friend.
This year’s Bonnaroo lineup includes headliners Tyler, the Creator, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, Luke Combs, Hozier, and Olivia Rodrigo. The music festival is a major summer event, but severe weather is impacting the schedule.
What’s next
Festival organizers will provide updates on the schedule as soon as the weather clears and it is indeed safe to resume performances.