Bonnaroo Returns in 2022 with Lineup Legends J.Cole, Train, Stevie Nicks & More 

By: Aryonna Richard

Who’s ready for one of the most diverse festival lineups of summer 2022?! After two years of waiting, you can’t miss the 150+ artists, 10+ performance stages, four campground party barns, and ALL NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT happening at BONNAROO!

Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival announced its first event in 2002 and we’re thrilled to announce our partnership twenty years later. 

Who’s ready for the event happening June 16th – June 19th in Manchester, TN?! The festival features a lineup for everyone, with diverse musical acts from multiple generations and encompassing several genres. 

Thursday’s headliner is Gryffin, the musician, songwriter, DJ, and record producer will kick off the event with his alluring blend of organic, emotional, dance-pop electronic music – guaranteed to get the festivities started right. 

Friday headliners include J. Cole, the Grammy-winning artist regarded as one of the most influential rappers of his generation, and The Chicks, a country band led by singer Natalie Maines who’ve been recording since 1989. Their most recent tour was in 2017, so you don’t want to miss the chance to see them this summer! Illenium completes Friday’s headliners with his mesmerizing blend of bass, dubstep, trap, and electronic rock. Did you know his recent album Fallen Embers, released in July 2021, earned Illenium his first Grammy nomination?! 

Saturday Headliners include Tool, the legendary rock band formed in Los Angeles during the 1990s. Flume, the Australian musician, DJ, and producer known for remixes to songs from Lorde and Disclosure, brings his future bass, experimental electronic sound. Finally, 21 Savage, the rapper based in Atlanta, Georgia, will have the crowd dancing non-stop to his tracks like ‘A Lot,’ ‘Bank Account,’ and ‘Peru.’ 

Sunday headliners include the illustrious Stevie Nicks, who’s been recording albums since 1966, with some of her most famous songs being ‘Landslide,’ ‘Rhiannon,’ and ‘Edge of Seventeen.’ Machine Gun Kelly, known for seamlessly blending contemporary and alternative hip hop with rock, and Roddy Rich, the rapper from Compton, California, completes the headlining acts at Bonnaroo. In 2019, he collaborated on Nipsey Hussle’s single “Racks in the Middle,” earning him a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance. 

Bonnaroo heats up on the late night with performances from Sidepiece, Role Model, and Goth Babe on Thursday. Friday night, you can enjoy artists like Goose, Lane 8, and Denzel Curry. Save energy for Ludacris, Cris Lake, and Marc Revillet on Saturday!

Don’t forget to leave room in your schedule for activities! Chill out with yoga, inspire creativity with water-color painting, or feel the heat in the “First Annual” 5k; Bonnaroo has everything you’re looking for and MORE! You’ll never be hungry at this festival, from delicious fish tacos to grass-fed beef burgers and plenty of vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options from various vendors. 

New at Roo! This year’s festival will debut with additional activities and site improvements, including additional signage, wayfinding help, info booths, cooling stations, and more. 

General and VIP tickets are available NOW along with shuttle, camping, and hotel packages. Stay tuned to Blackspy Marketing’s Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter account for more details as we move closer to the festival!