Bonnaroo Rumor: Tame Impala Could Be Coming Back
A heated thread on r/bonnaroo (posted by ChieflyEmeralds, 33 upvotes) argues that Tame Impala — and frontman Kevin Parker — could be headed back to the Farm next festival season. Fans point to a new album dropping on October 17 and a short Northeast + California tour that skips the South (aside from Texas), which would free up scheduling space for festival appearances.
The poster frames it plainly: small regional run, album out in October, and festival season still unannounced — “Call me delusional I DON’T CARE! I NEED KEVIN PARKER ON THE FARM!”
Fan reaction
Top comments show Roo anxiety and excitement. Some fans promised they’d be furious if Tame Impala appears at any other fest but not Bonnaroo; others pointed out past heartbreak — the community says Roo has been 0‑for‑2 when Tame was rumored previously. A few users even suggested the band might shorten their Roo set like before, while others said they’d prefer heavy hitters like Radiohead instead.
Status: rumor. Nothing official from Bonnaroo or Tame Impala’s team yet — just fan sleuthing and wishful thinking. We’ll be tracking lineup drops and tour updates; if Kevin Parker does make his way back to the Farm, you’ll hear it here first.
Source: Reddit /r/bonnaroo