Bonnaroo 2025 Canceled Due to Flooding, Sparking Attendee Outcry

Bonnaroo 2025 Canceled Amid Flooding Concerns, Attendees Express Frustration Manchester, Tennessee – The highly anticipated Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, scheduled to take place in Manchester, Tennessee, has been officially canceled due to severe flooding. The decision, announced by organizers, has left thousands of attendees disappointed, many of whom had already traveled to the site. Attendees, like one individual who shared their experience online, expressed significant frustration over the last-minute cancellation. "I took five or six days off work and traveled all the way to Tennessee for this," she stated in a video, lamenting the wasted time and effort. She also highlighted concerns about the organizers' preparedness, noting, "They had flooding issues in 2021. You didn't think to fix that issue?" While organizers are offering a 75% refund on tickets, many attendees feel it falls short, especially after incurring travel, accommodation, and merchandise expenses. "I'm happy I'm getting money back, but I'd rather have not gone all the way to Tennessee and just got a 100% refund back," the attendee added, reflecting a common sentiment among those affected. The cancellation underscores the challenges large-scale events face with unpredictable weather patterns and the need for robust contingency planning.