Bonnaroo Music Festival
The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is a four-day music and arts festival, held at Great Stage Park in Manchester, TN. It offers live music, comedy shows, cinema, and more. It’s the perfect option for festival-goers, especially if they are RV traveling as a group. RV camping is an essential part of the experience, and you can get a camping spot onsite. Guests can enjoy secret shows and surprise parties along with unique art and music experiences. If you’ve never RV camped previously, read our first-time RVing blog for advice.
ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT
There are plenty of things to do and see at Bonnaroo. Over 100 musicians will perform at over 10 stages and four campground party barns. Campground Plazas are public places available for the community to gather as well as explore art and activities. Yoga-roo is a great way to align your body, mind, and soul, and it's free! A Bonnaroo tradition is to dress up in your best festival attire and attend one of the many magical parades throughout the weekend. You can support the Bonnaroo Works Fund with the Roo Run 5k. Costumes, flair, and creativity are encouraged. Athletic shoes are required. Multiple prizes will be awarded. Soberoo allows fans seeking a substance-free experience to hang out with like-minded festival goers and attend daily meetings at the Soberoo booth. Soberoo camping is also available! Explore the world of sustainability and global consciousness with Planet Roo — a space to learn and relax! Bonnaroovians can enjoy meeting reps from a diverse group of non-profits, participating in one of the many workshops, and/or attending panels at The How stage. Take a classic Ferris wheel ride for some amazing views of the festival! Looking for a place to cool off? Splash-a-Roo has you covered! Take a dip in the Bonnaroo mushroom fountain or ride down the inflatable waterslide. The Village Market is a unique marketplace for festival-goers featuring arts, crafts, and experiences.
ON-SITE AMENITIES
For one weekend in June, this otherwise empty, bucolic landscape transforms into a veritable city. During your stay, you won’t have to worry about leaving to find food, water, or any other last-minute needs. On-site amenities include over 150 food vendors dishing out everything from delicious pizza to hand-dipped Amish donuts and more. There’s also ample vegan fare, so no worries on that front. And, of course, plenty of beer. Bonnaroo also offers various other amenities designed to improve your festival experience. For instance, strategically placed plazas serve as hubs throughout the site, offering updated amenities like shade, free Wi-Fi, charging stations, showers, and restrooms. The convenience of getting around is boosted by Jamtrak, which provides free rides from campgrounds to Plazas to Centeroo, and official shuttle buses from Nashville and Chattanooga that depart twice a day and return from the farm each night. Additionally, VIP and Platinum upgrades offer a reimagined campground layout with direct venue entry, a dedicated vehicle entrance, full-service RV spots, and exclusive access to an artist's lounge.
LOCATION
The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is held annually at Great Stage Park in Manchester, TN. The address is 1560 New Bushy Branch Road, Manchester, TN.
FAQs About RVing to Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival
Can you bring an RV to the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival?
Yes, RV camping is a vital part of the overall experience, and you can get an RV camping pass when buying your tickets. The RV campground offers electric hookups for RVs that are no larger than 20-feet by 50-feet. You can read our RV checklist if you aren't sure what to bring with you.
Where can you park an RV for the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival?
Currently, you can only park an RV at the on-site camping ground. There aren’t any parking spaces available for RVs in the standard day parking lot. You can tow a car on your RV and bring it onto the campground so that you can travel offsite.
Can you leave and re-enter Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival?
Yes, you can get an armband so it’s easy to return to the festival. We recommend leaving your RV at the campground and using a rideshare service if you need to leave. You can also tow your car with your RV and use your car if you need to get supplies.
Is the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival family friendly?
Yes, the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is family friendly. It offers many on-site activities for families, including Kidz Jam. The event is community driven and provides a safe atmosphere for families. You can also choose the family camping section if you are RV camping onsite.
LINEUP
The 2026 Bonnaroo Music Festival lineup includes Skrillex, Four Tet, Vince Staples, Spiritual Cramp, Rufus Du Sol, Tedding Swims, The Neighborhood, Noah Kahan, Role Model, Kesha, and more.
RVING AT THE EVENT
RVing at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is an essential part of the overall experience.
Where to Camp Near Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival
If you’d like to RV camp off-site, there are a few options, including Camper Hollow Campground. The campground is about 16 miles from the venue, offering water, sewage, and electric hookups. It also has a laundry facility, Wi-Fi, and a dog park. The Broken Banjo RV Park is about three miles from the venue. It offers pull-thru RV sites with water, sewer, and electric hookups. You’ll find restrooms, showers, mini-golf, a general store, a swimming pool, and sports. If you need to review RV rental models, you can review our guides for Class C and travel trailers.
RV Rental Tips for Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival
You should buy your tickets and RV camping passes ahead of time and arrive early to the event to get a great camping spot. If you are traveling with a group of friends, you should arrive at the venue together so you can find camping spots in the same section. You can purchase an RV pass to camp onsite in an RV that is 20-feet by 50-feet or smaller. Your pass provides you with access to electric hookups, water filling stations, and wastewater pumping systems. You must buy a pass to RV camp when purchasing your ticket.
WHERE TO STAY
If you don't plan to stay in your RV at Bonnaroo, you'll have plenty of other quality nearby options. One of them is tent camping at the festival. Tent camping is the most popular, and Bonnaroo offers both empty sites and pre-arranged tents with a variety of pricing tiers.
If you want to stay in a hotel, Bonnaroo has several close by, including: Sleep Inn & Suites, Hampton Inn & Suites Manchester, and Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Manchester. If you enjoy exploring new outdoor areas, you could stay at the campground within Old Stone Fort State Park. Just two miles from Manchester, it features an abundance of natural beauty and fascinating history, and the campground can accommodate RVs up to 50 feet in length.
HOW TO GET THERE
Bonnaroo is located in Manchester, TN, making it accessible from several regional airports and road networks. Many festival-goers choose to fly into Nashville International Airport, which is about a 90-minute drive from the venue, and others find Memphis International or Chattanooga Metropolitan to be convenient alternatives, depending on where they are flying out of. As you approach Manchester, you’ll see lots of signs directing you toward Bonnaroo. You can find detailed directions to various entrances at Bonnaroo on the festival's site.
PARKING
Bonnaroo offers a day parking lot and shuttles from local hotels if you’d rather stay off-site. Keep in mind, every vehicle will need its own parking pass.
TICKETS & PRICING
Tickets to Bonnaroo range in price depending on when you purchase them and which additional options you’d like to include. In general, the earlier you buy, the better. Four-day general admission tickets start at $400.
WRAP UP
Bonnaroo is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience, no matter how many times you go, and chances are, once you attend one festival, you’ll make it an annual tradition. This RV-friendly music and arts festival boasts a fantastic selection of musical performances, numerous food vendors, and tons of other fun and entertainment, offering something for just about everyone. You can learn more about Bonnaroo on Facebook and Instagram. If you're planning to take an RV trip out to Bonnaroo, explore more helpful tips for planning the perfect RV journey.
4-Day RV Itinerary for Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival
● Day 1: Opening Night and Exploration: Arrive at the campground around 8 a.m. to secure the best camping spot. Take your time hooking up the electricity, and get water from the water station. Relax on the first day, and get to know your neighbors before the concerts begin. Vince Staples opens the show at 7 p.m., and then Skrillex starts about 10:30 p.m. If you're traveling with friends, you can enjoy late-night activities, including the Roo Bus party or a visit to the Beer Exchange. ● Day 2: Enjoy High-Energy Indie and EDM: Stroll over to Camp Busyhead for morning yoga or a wellness workshop. By afternoon, you can catch Mt. Joy and Yungblud performing on the main stage. The Strokes will arrive at the What Stage at around 11 p.m. If you want a late-night show, you can navigate to the Other Stage around midnight for Sunrise:Turnstile and Major Lazer. ● Day 3: Get Ready for the Big Collaborations: Spend the morning relaxing with friends or family. By afternoon, get ready for the Alabama Shakes show. By the evening, you can go to the What Stage and watch the Rufus Du Sol show, followed by Kesha, the Alchemy of Pop, and Superjam Esoterica. The after-hours show includes Chase and Status and Gorgon City. ● Day 4: A Fond Farewell: Sleep in and then get ready for the mid-day show. Japanese Breakfast and Tedeschi Trucks Band will perform around noon. You can enjoy the fun activities throughout the venue into the evening. Kesha will perform her solo set around 7 p.m., and Noah Kahan takes the stage around 9 p.m. LSZEE takes the stage for the grand finale.
Please note, this is not the official source of the event information. While we try to be as comprehensive as possible, some details may have changed since the time this article was written. Please confirm final details with the official event page .
Do you manage this event?
Work with RVshare to provide housing for staff, vendors, artists and executives. Earn additional revenue by creating unique VIP/GA turn-key packages for your attendees.
Interested in becoming one of our Corporate and Festival Partners? Fill out the form here.