Bonnaroo finally announces dates for 2024 festival
It's the news you've been waiting for, Bonnaroovians.
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival announced Thursday that the festival will be returning to Manchester on June 13-16, 2024. Despite the festival being months away, we're already prepping for what is sure to be yet another memorable weekend on the farm.
Read ahead for what to know about the festival.
did you miss us? cause we sure did 🥹 #bonnaroo is BACK on the farm june 13-16, 2024! pic.twitter.com/XxvOIcClS8
— Bonnaroo (@Bonnaroo) November 2, 2023
Who will be performing at Bonnaroo 2024?
While the lineup has yet to be announced, we're already taking some guesses as to who will be included.
On Halloween, Bonnaroo posted a cryptic Halloween teaser with the caption, "Don't be afraid." The video depicts a little green vampire wearing a purple cape bursting out of a red coffin. Could we be getting performances from Olivia Rodrigo or Vampire Weekend?
The lineup is normally revealed at the beginning of the year. Until then, we'll be anxiously awaiting.
What to wear to Bonnaroo 2024?
Four days spent walking and dancing underneath the hot June sun calls for adequate attire. While there is no official dress code, it is recommended to wear comfortable clothing appropriate for handling all that Bonnaroo has to offer.
However, there is always room for fashion. Past festivalgoer trends include platform shoes, glitter and bikini tops.
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What kind of music to expect at Bonnaroo?
With multiple stages across the 650-acre campground, there is never a dull moment on the farm. Past performers include Paramore, Kendrick Lamar, Portugal. The Man, Knocked Loose, Sheryl Crow and tons more.
From rock, to hip hop, to electronic and everything else in between, Bonnaroo offers non-stop music for everyone.
More: Who's playing Bonnaroo 2023? See the full lineup and schedule
What is Bonnaroo slang for?
The festival's name is derived from New Orleans music legend Mac Rebennack, more famously known as Dr. John and his album titled "Desitively Bonnaroo." Bonnaroo is Creole slang for ‘good stuff.’
Festival co-founder Jonathan Mayer told Spin magazine in 2010 that in searching for a name, they wanted something meaningful and inspiring.
"The word ‘Bonnaroo’ looked cool. It turned out that it’s Creole slang for ‘good stuff.’ That just seemed to represent what we’re about," said Mayer. "I Googled it and it didn’t seem like it was too widely used, which meant that it was a term that we could really brand as our own. It’s been a perfect fit.”
Rebennack died in 2019, just a week prior to the festival that year.
Sad news for the Bonnaroo Family: Dr. John, who's album Desitively Bonnaroo inspired the name of this place we call home, has passed away. You will be sorely missed💔https://t.co/UXH5lQTuYR
— Bonnaroo (@Bonnaroo) June 6, 2019
More: Bonnaroo family mourns Dr. John, the artist whose album inspired the festival's name
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Diana Leyva covers trending news and service for The Tennessean. Contact her at Dleyva@gannett.com or follow her on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, at @_leyvadiana
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