Manchester, TN – The organizers behind the annual Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee have postponed the event until fall as the coronavirus continues to spread around the globe.
The event was originally scheduled to take place between June 11-14 but has now been rescheduled to September 24-27, according to a statement posted to Bonnaroo’s Instagram page on Wednesday (March 18).
“Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival will be rescheduled to take place September 24-27, 2020 out of an abundance of caution and for the health and safety of all Bonnaroons, artists, staff and our community,” the statement reads. “All current tickets and onsite accommodations (camping, tent rentals, RV, etc.) will be honored for the new weekend. Fans with off-site accommodations and shuttles purchased through the festival will be contacted directly with updates.”
The statement continued, “Rest assured, we will share updates as quickly as possible email, our website, and on our social accounts. Please continue to radiate positivity through this uncharted time in our world. Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you on The Farm this fall.”
Run The Jewels, Denzel Curry, Megan Thee Stallion, Young Thug, DaBaby and Lizzo were among the many acts booked for the June event.
This adds to the ever-growing list of events, concerts and festivals being canceled or postponed in wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Check out the initial lineup below.