US EditionBonnaroo Giving 100% Refunds After Pushback From Festival Attendees
- The annual Bonnaroo festival in Manchester, Tennessee, which began on June 12, was cut short and canceled after just one day of shows on June 13 due to hazardous weather conditions.
- Heavy rains and flooding forced the cancellation, and organizers cited updated National Weather Service forecasts predicting deteriorating conditions for campers.
- Initially, Bonnaroo offered a 75% refund to ticket holders but faced backlash including a petition with over 6,000 signatures demanding full refunds.
- On June 20, organizers announced a revised policy granting a 100% refund for all ticket buyers and pledged to communicate future plans for the festival site, The Farm.
- This cancellation marked the third occasion within a five-year span that Bonnaroo ended prematurely, with organizers emphasizing that the choice prioritized attendee safety while they continue exploring ways to enhance future editions.
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Bonnaroo to offer full refunds following festival's cancellation after one day
After Bonnaroo 2025 was cancelled due to severe weather, organisers have now offered festival goers full refunds after backlash. Last week, the Manchester, Tennessee festival was abruptly cancelled, with organisers saying an updated weather forecast was showing unsustainable conditions for on-site campers, with heavy thunderstorms occurring throughout the area. The festival’s first day went smoothly, but the decision to cancel the remainder of t…
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Bonnaroo organizers offering 100% refund after heavy rain, flooding cancels 2025 festival
"We want you to know that we're still listening and actively discussing plans to improve The Farm that we love so much," say festival organizers in a Facebook post. "At this time, we will not be announcing future dates. When…
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