After rain forced Bonnaroo to cancel almost all of its shows last year, people were left wondering if the beloved music and arts festival would return, or alter its timing.
The fest will stick to the summer, returning to Manchester June 11-14 with a newly announced lineup and some upgrades to the site.
The once mostly bluegrass and jam band festival seems to go farther into dance and EDM every year, and major names Skrillex, Rüfüs Du Sol and GRiZ will each co-headline for a night.
And this year there is an emphasis on pop. Nashville’s own Kesha presents a superjam on Saturday and is then a co-headliner on Sunday.
There are more locals than last year, which isn’t saying much. Alabama Shakes and Rainbow Kitten Surprise are playing sets.
And indie music is not dead at Bonnaroo. Baltimore breakout Turnstile made the jump to the big letters, co-headlining on Friday.
And WNXP favorites Geese, Amyl and the Sniffers and Wet Leg will be playing.
To deal with potential rain, which canceled the festival last year, Bonnaroo announced upgrades the festival grounds, including improved drainage, miles of new roadways and 135 acres of new turf.
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