Bonnaroo fans on Reddit are buzzing over which legacy acts they hope to see grace the festival’s stages in the coming years. With the official 2025 lineup already locked in—featuring Luke Combs, Olivia Rodrigo, Avril Lavigne, Hozier, and Vampire Weekend—the conversation has turned toward dream bookings beyond this year’s festivities.
The community spotlighted a high-demand mix of classic rock, punk, pop, and jam band legends, aiming to catch some of their favorites before touring retires or becomes less frequent. Top headliner picks include:
- Bruce Springsteen
- Radiohead
- Madonna
- Green Day
- Blink-182
- The Strokes
- Backstreet Boys
For late afternoon and tent stage slots, fan favorites suggested include Joan Jett, Smashing Pumpkins, Goo Goo Dolls, Garbage, Creed, and Sugar Ray. Meanwhile, shout-outs to Dolly Parton, David Byrne and Talking Heads, Paul Simon, Nine Inch Nails, Queens of the Stone Age, ABBA, Phish, and Widespread Panic showcase a broad appetite for legacy acts that span genres and generations.
Personal anecdotes within the thread also highlight the festival’s power to connect deeply, with nostalgic mentions of Peter Frampton spotlighting the emotional resonance these performances create.
This spirited community call underlines a collective desire to see Bonnaroo celebrate its roots with a lineup that honors iconic music history while still igniting new excitement for the next wave of fans.
For the confirmed 2025 Bonnaroo lineup and details, visit the official site.
Source: r/bonnaroo