The Future of Bonnaroo: What Worked and What Didn’t in 2026

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The Future of Bonnaroo: What Worked and What Didn't in 2026

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It’s been nearly two months since Bonnaroo 2026, making this the perfect time to look back at what worked, what didn’t, and what the festival could improve for next year.

This week, we have a panel of passionate Bonnaroo fans on to dive deep into some of the biggest questions surrounding the future of Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. Should That Tent return to its previous location? Should Tuesday entry make a comeback? What would a September Bonnaroo be like? And what are the uniquely magical moments that can only happen on the Farm?

Plus, we tackle one of the episode’s funniest stories: Did Josh really try to kidnap Kevin Parker? (You’ll have to listen to find out.)