In a heartfelt message to fans, the organizers of the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival have officially addressed the cancellation of the 2025 event, offering a full 100% refund for ticket holders and opening up about the emotional weight of the decision. The beloved festival, which has long been a summer pilgrimage for music lovers across the country, will not be announcing future dates at this time as plans for The Farm evolve.

Originally, ticket holders were offered a 75% refund, but following widespread community feedback and ongoing conversations about how to improve the Bonnaroo experience, the festival announced it would update that figure to a full 100% refund. The change applies to all ticket types purchased via Front Gate Tickets, including:

All 1-Day Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Admission Tickets
All 1-Day Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Day Parking
All 4-Day Admission Tickets
All 4-Day Camping Accommodations

In the statement, Bonnaroo organizers reaffirmed their deep connection to the festival’s loyal fanbase, noting that many of those who work on the show have been a part of the Bonnaroo community for years — some since its earliest iterations. The message speaks to the heartbreak and disappointment behind this year’s cancellation but highlights that the decision was made with attendee safety and long-term sustainability in mind.

The Farm — Bonnaroo’s hallowed Manchester, Tennessee grounds — has always been more than just a venue; it’s been a symbol of collective joy and creative freedom, and the organizers made clear their commitment to its future, even if the specifics remain uncertain for now.

The statement concludes by thanking fans for their patience, perseverance, and enduring passion, promising that when new plans for The Farm emerge, the Bonnaroo community will be the first to know. Though no new dates are on the calendar, the message makes it clear that the spirit of Bonnaroo is very much alive — ready to evolve, rebuild, and someday welcome its tribe home again.

As the festival world continues to navigate challenges in a post-pandemic, ever-shifting live music landscape, Bonnaroo’s announcement serves as a reminder of how deeply these communal spaces matter, not just as entertainment events, but as sanctuaries for shared experience and collective healing.

Truly though, with that first paragraph, it begs the question of future years. Will the festival continue to happen in 2026? Will they take a gap year like Boston Calling announced this morning? Will the festival be gone altogether? Sincerely, we hope not. But, we do hope they make irrigation and drainage strides for “hopefully” next year’s event.

Like what you read? Follow our social media and playlist for the latest in independent music:

Bonnaroo 2025: Festival Cancellation Sparks Full Refunds and Uncertain Future for The Farm