The Cultural Review

Bonnaroo

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A music festival site devastated by severe storms, with flooded campgrounds and a dark, ominous sky, symbolizing the impact of environmental challenges on live events.
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Music festivals face environmental challenges, evolving landscape

Bonnaroo 2025 was canceled on Friday evening, a sudden silence falling over what should have been a vibrant gathering, due to severe storms, lightning, flooding, and extensive campground damages, acco

Andre Silva·June 18, 2026
A wide shot of a massive crowd at the Bonnaroo music festival, with a brightly lit stage and performers visible in the distance under a colorful sunset sky.
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Skrillex Among Headliners for Diverse Bonnaroo 2026 Lineup

Tickets for Bonnaroo 2026 go on sale Friday, December 5th, beginning at 10:00 AM (CT), with Skrillex, The Strokes, RÜFÜS DU SOL, and Noah Kahan leading a diverse lineup.

Andre Silva·April 29, 2026
A diverse crowd at a vibrant music festival, hands raised, enjoying live music under a colorful sunset, embodying community and shared experience.
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What Is the Cultural Impact of Music Festivals? An Explainer

Music festivals are more than just concerts; they are complex cultural, social, and economic engines. These events reshape landscapes and our collective consciousness, revealing our search for connection and shared experience.

Yasmin El-Sayed·March 30, 2026