My Roo
Weather on the Farm
forecast⏰ Hours & key times
- Centeroo opens Thu Jun 11 at 1 PM, then runs 24 hours non-stop until Sun ~10 PM.
- Campground tollbooths: open 8 AM daily — be in line by 8 PM. Campgrounds close Mon Jun 15 at noon.
- Box office: Coffee County Central High School (100 Red Raider Dr, Manchester), 8 AM–9 PM daily through Sunday. Will Call + wristband issues; original purchaser needs government ID.
- 1-day tickets (new in '26): enter from 11 AM; must exit Centeroo by 8 AM the next day.
- Re-entry: unlimited between Centeroo and campgrounds (scan your wristband). Driving off-site costs a $40 vehicle re-entry fee. Day parking has no in-and-out.
- Headliners (per the official posters): Thu Skrillex 11 PM · Fri The Strokes 11 PM · Sat RÜFÜS DU SOL 11:10 PM · Sun Noah Kahan 9:30 PM closes the Farm.
- Outeroo never sleeps: plaza stages (Why, When, Groop, The Grove, Silent Disco) run late-night programming beyond the Centeroo grid in this app — check the boards at your Plaza.
🎒 What you can bring (Centeroo)
Bag policy — all bags searched
- OK Small bag / fanny pack 6″×9″ or less (one pocket, doesn't need to be clear).
- OK Bigger bags only if clear and under 12″×6″×12″.
- OK Hydration packs (CamelBak) — bring it empty; max 2 main + 1 small compartment. Free refills inside.
Allowed
- ✓ Empty reusable water bottles, misting fans, battery packs, binoculars
- ✓ Non-aerosol sunscreen — 3.4 oz or less (strict; verify at gate)
- ✓ Blankets / towels to sit on; point-and-shoot cameras
- ✓ Totems ≤ 7 ft, ≤ 1″ diameter, light materials only
- ✓ Factory-sealed Naloxone (Narcan)
Banned in Centeroo
- ✗ Chairs of any kind, coolers, umbrellas, hammocks
- ✗ Outside food / drinks / alcohol; aerosols (incl. aerosol sunscreen)
- ✗ Multi-pocket backpacks, selfie sticks / tripods / pro lenses
- ✗ Wagons, bikes, scooters, skateboards, glow sticks, laser pointers
Final authority is the official allowed-items list — it changes, and the gate decides.
⛺ Campground rules (Outeroo)
- ✓ Food and drinks at camp. Alcohol limits per person: 2 cases of beer, 2 boxes of wine (per car), 1× 1–1.75 L liquor (per car). No glass anywhere.
- ✓ Camp chairs, portable grills, full-size sunscreen, strollers
- ✓ One generator per vehicle (under 4 kW)
- ✗ Kegs, ground fires, fireworks, drones, weapons, pets (service animals OK)
- Camping is in lettered pods around Plazas — each Plaza has info, 24-hr medical + security, water, showers (~$7–10), general stores, charging, and Wi-Fi.
- General stores sell ice, water, beer, food, batteries and sundries.
- Community camps are back: SoloRoo, SoberRoo, FamilyRoo, The Beyond.
💧 Water, medical & safety
- Free filtered water refill stations throughout Centeroo and at every Plaza — keep that bottle moving.
- Medical tents: in Centeroo and at every Plaza, staffed 24/7 (nurses, physicians, crisis counselors). Roaming medics in the crowd.
- Need help fast? Grab any staff or a SafeFest yellow shirt (helping-hand logo) — or call 911 for true emergencies.
- Narcan is allowed through the gates (factory-sealed). Crisis counselors are on site around the clock.
- Heat plan: highs near 90°F — electrolytes, shade breaks, wide-brim hat. Cooling spots are listed at the Accessibility Center; misting tent at Accessible Camping.
- Storm plan: listen for announcements on Bonnaroo Radio 101.5 FM, the Festiverse app push alerts, and @Bonnaroo. Friday + Sunday look stormy — know your nearest exit and your car's location.
🚗 Getting there & around
- From Nashville: I-24 E to Exit 111B (TN-55 E). From Chattanooga: I-24 W to Exit 111.
- Rideshare / drop-off: use 2465 New Bushy Branch Rd, Manchester TN (routes to the East Tollbooth). Rides back out are scarce — schedule your return in advance.
- Day parking: opens 11 AM, closes 6 AM next day, no in-and-out; cars left past 9 AM after validity may be towed.
- Nashville shuttle: official round-trips depart downtown twice daily, with a new closer drop-off for '26 — passes at bonnaroo.frontgatetickets.com.
- Accessibility: ADA shuttles, viewing platforms, Accessible Camping with misting tent. Contact access@bonnaroo.com.
💳 Money, phone & lockers
- The whole Farm is cashless — activate your wristband's tap-to-pay and link a card (PayPal/Venmo/credit/debit) with a PIN before you hit the lines. Problems → Box Office or any info booth.
- ATMs exist on site but you shouldn't need cash.
- Lockers (Centeroo + camp) include unlimited charging-pack swaps — entertainmentlockers.com. Free first-come charging + Wi-Fi at every Plaza.
- Cell tips: networks crawl near stages — text instead of calling, pre-download maps and this page, and set a physical meetup spot with your crew.
- Bonnaroo Radio 101.5 FM carries on-site announcements.
🌱 What's new in 2026
- After the 2025 flood cancellation: ~100+ acres of new grass, new drainage, reinforced runoff paths, 1M+ sq ft of new internal roads, and flood-prone campsites removed.
- Camping entry now starts Wednesday; Thursday is a single-stage welcome party on What Stage (Skrillex).
- That Tent moved into the What Stage field; the Where? flying saucer moved inside Centeroo; Bonnie Roo's Brews & Sports Bar takes That Tent's old spot.
- New 1-day and 2-day passes.
🏆 Roo Quest & your festival buddy
🔗 Official links
- bonnaroo.com · official guide hub · FAQ
- Official Centeroo + Outeroo maps
- Official app: Festiverse — download (iOS/Android)
- @bonnaroo on Instagram · @Bonnaroo on X
- info@bonnaroo.com · accessibility: access@bonnaroo.com