No Country's Guide to Bonnaroo 2026: 20 Must-See Friday Performances

Bonnaroo week is upon us! A festival that feels like it’s ever evolving, this is a pivotal year for ‘Roo, which will see some significant changes after last year’s unfortunate rainout, including infrastructure improvements, a scaled-back capacity, and a smaller lineup (particularly on Thursday). We’ll have to wait until we’re on the farm to feel the full extent of the changes and tweaks, but we’re cautiously optimistic that it will benefit the fest in the long term, especially in helping make the site more resistant to weather (which, despite some rain on the forecast, is looking a lot more hopeful than last year). This will be Bonnaroo’s 23rd installment and 25th anniversary, and even with a more compact lineup, it packs a pretty stellar, eclectic slate of artists, per usual. Back once again in its dependable June 11-14 timeframe, we’ve spent the last couple of months helping you prepare with a series of Artist Spotlights and news coverage. And, ahead of the fest, we’re bringing you daily lineup guides, to help you navigate the schedule and make the most of your time on the farm!

Download the new Festiverse app and follow Bonnaroo’s social media for the latest, and follow ours for real-time coverage throughout the weekend. You can also get tickets here, if you still need ’em, and find everything you need to know before heading to the fest on Bonnaroo’s site. And finally, to make the most of your weekend, check out our 20 most-anticipated Friday performances below (and be sure to check our guide to Thursday as well)!

#20: THE SEWING CLUB