Today, the Tennessee summer music festival Bonnaroo announced its official lineup for its 2026 event, which will take place June 11 to 14. Spanning Thursday to Sunday, the long weekend will be filled with multiple headline performances, including Skrillex, The Strokes, Rüfüs Du Sol, and Kesha.
Skrillex takes on the Thursday night pre-show, which, though not as busy as the following days, offers an interesting lineup of electronic, experimental hip-hop, and punk. Joining him will be Four Tet, Vince Staples, and Spiritual Cramp.
The big headliners on Friday are The Strokes, who have come back in recent months with a smattering of one-night performances across the US. The band members have not expressed intent on making new music together, continuing their five-year hiatus from 2020's The New Abnormal. As implied on the The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast, some members might even be beefing. (Though, one could also read Julian Casablancas' quip as nothing more than a throwaway joke.) But, alongside their slot at next spring's Coachella, they'll be back in the festival circuit soon.
Joining The Strokes on Friday are Turnstile, Major Lazer (who have also made their comeback with a new lineup), Geese, Lil Jon, Blood Orange, Wet Leg, Rachel Chinouriri, The Lambrini Girls, and many more.
Saturday promises the most acts for the entire Bonnaroo festival, ending their day with performances by Rüfüs Du Sol, Teddy Swims, and The Neighbourhood. The latter made their big comeback earlier this year, promising new music after a three-year hiatus that began in 2022. They also welcomed back their drummer and once-former member Brandon Fried — who was fired in 2022 due to groping allegations — to the lineup.
Other highlights on Saturday include: Alabama Shakes, Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist, Amyl and the Sniffers, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Flipturn, Passion Pit, and Trixie Mattel (as a DJ).
Finally, Sunday concludes with performances by Noah Kahan, Role Model, and Kesha, who will also hot an "Alchemy of Pop" presentation the night before. These three artists follow some interesting sets by Clipse, Mariah The Scientist, Modest Mouse, Japanese Breakfast, Del Water Gap, Blondshell, and more.
Tickets for 2026's Bonnaroo Festival will go on sale this Friday, December 5 at 10 am CT (11 am ET). Those who attended last year's festival may receive a special offer, as noted on the festival's official Instagram page. More information can be found on their official website.
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