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Bonnaroo to take 2027 off as The Farm recovers from back-to-back years of storms
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Holly Lehren , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 21, 2026
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Key points The grounds underwent significant improvements before the 2026 event, including new roadways and grass. A music festival will take a break in 2027.
A music festival will take a break in 2027. Organizers made this decision to allow the festival grounds to recover from recent storms. The grounds underwent significant improvements before the 2026 event, including new roadways and grass.
These upgrades aimed to make the property more resilient to severe weather. However, a heavy rainstorm during the 2026 festival still had an impact. The decision to take a year off comes after a successful 2026 festival and a canceled 2025 event.
Further details about the festival's plans and recovery efforts are available from the organizers. The break in 2027 will give the grounds time to recuperate from the effects of back-to-back storms.
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Category: News Published: August 21, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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