Bonnaroo Reveals 2018 Lineup

Constantly looking for ways to enhance the fans’ experience onsite, Bonnaroo has several exciting new improvements, both structural and experiential, to announce for the 2018 event. For the first time, this year the communal areas, formerly known as pods, will be called Plazas. The Plazas are strategically located and well-lit public places throughout the campgrounds that will include: shade, free public WiFi, showers, fun activities and art, charging stations, Clean Vibes Trading Post redemption centers, misting stations, medical, safety stations, information and portable restrooms. Several permanent “Barns” are being installed in various locations onsite including VIP that are being designed to create more vibrant scenes in the campgrounds similar to the legendary ones at The Grind and The Garage. Another pristine wooded hangout similar to The Grove is also being installed.

The tie that binds all of these innovations together is the unmatched spirit and vision of the incomparable Bonnaroo community, shared by anyone who has been to the festival in the past or anyone who dreams of being there in order to become part of its magical legacy. In 2018, Bonnaroo plans to pioneer new ways of enriching the bonds that last long after the festival weekend is over. To do so, the organizers are creating new experiences to bring fans together, including Droolworthy Food with Celebrity Chef Tim Love, set to be a special community-focused area based on all things culinary, as well as House of Yes, Little Cinema, The Well, Tonalism by DUBLAB and The B-Hive Under the Tower. For more information on these uniquely designed experiences and the Plazas, visit: https://www.bonnaroo.com/experience/camping-plazas/. Bonnaroo’s Groop Camping experiences will also be taken to the next level with Themed Community Camps, including a Communal Campground created by festival veteran and superfan Matt Shultz of Cage the Elephant.

As in past years, Groop Camping in the GA campground is available to ensure that all fans get to camp with their friends no matter when they arrive onsite. Not only can old friends camp as one, but those who share a passion, identity or favorite way to express oneself can as well. The themed camps are similar to the groop camp except that the “groop leaders” are festival staff and guests who are dedicated to helping everyone have the best weekend of their lives. In addition to Shult’z campground, some other themed camps are: “Solo Roo’ers Camp” for fans attending alone who want to seek new relationships; “SheROO by MOTHERSHIP” for female-identified Bonnaroovian friends (a portion of this camp’s proceeds are going to benefit the Tegan and Sara Foundation.); “Fun SuperJam Camp” for musicians looking to share, learn and collaborate; as well as “Family Camping” and “Soberoo Camping.” For more information on Groop Camping, visit: https://www.bonnaroo.com/on-site-accommodations/.

Bonnaroo is also excited to announce the return of the beloved Kalliope stage this year. A staple of the Bonnaroo late night experience, Kalliope’s fires burn bright with nonstop DJ bliss into the early morning hours.