The Bonnaroo community is fully immersed in their pre-festival rituals ahead of the 2025 festival, scheduled June 12-15 in Manchester, Tennessee. Fans are dialing up the hype with nonstop scrolling through past performances, crafting kandi bracelets, binge-listening to Roo podcasts, and meticulous gear and schedule planning—a process many enhance with ChatGPT to organize to-do lists.
Longtime attendees call this annual obsession part of their tradition, with some describing compulsive behaviors such as “Roo prep walks” in the June heat, last-minute outfit and totem crafting, and passionate digital detox attempts to stay present amid the excitement. The hashtag #RooObsessed perfectly captures the mood both for first-timers and veterans.
Bonnaroo 2025 brings an impressive, diverse lineup featuring headliners Luke Combs, Tyler, the Creator, Olivia Rodrigo, and Hozier, continuing the festival’s commitment to reinvention. New features like the Infinity Stage, offering a 360-degree spatial audio experience, and expanded camping options including "Closer" RV and primitive camping are set to enhance the Roo experience.
This blend of tradition, innovation, and communal excitement makes Bonnaroo 2025 one of the most anticipated summer festivals, with fans ready to ride the wave of joy and impatience as the countdown edges closer to zero.
Source: r/bonnaroo