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Centeroo
Centeroo is the main performance venue and heartbeat of Bonnaroo. The 6 iconic stages within Centeroo host 150+ acts over the course of the weekend from early in the afternoon until the sun comes up. Your Centeroo ticket allows you to enter and exit the main venue as many times as you’d like throughout the day.
Outeroo
Outeroo, the campgrounds at Bonnaroo, is your home for the duration of your stay at the festival. The campgrounds at Bonnaroo are like no place on earth. Neighbors become family, surprises abound and activities go around the clock. There are a variety of accommodations available in Outeroo from primitive car camping, RV camping, pre-pitched glamping and more. Your camping cost is tied to your vehicle or accommodation, so plan to carpool or split an accommodation with a friend and you can save a couple bucks! You can view available accommodations here.
Customizing Your Experience
The ticket buying process for Bonnaroo can be customized to match the exact experience you hope to have while you’re at The Farm. It’s broken down into a simple 2 set process:
- Purchase your Centeroo Ticket – Choose from GA, GA+, VIP or Platinum. Each has it’s own perks that you can learn about on the ticket page. Perks include things like air conditioned lounges, dedicated viewing areas, premium restrooms, golf cart transportation between stages and more… Remember, EVERYONE entering The Farm MUST HAVE THEIR OWN CENTEROO TICKET.
- Purchase your Outeroo Camping or Parking Accommodation – Visit the interactive map on our website and browse by location within the campgrounds or type of accommodation. Most fans opt for primitive car camping which allows you to bring your own gear and set up camp with your road trip mates in a 20x20 campsite. If camping isn’t for you or you’re traveling light to the festival, Outeroo also offers accommodations to make your trip easier and more comfortable. Festival goers can choose from pre-pitched accommodations like luxury glamping tents, darkroom tents with air-conditioning, souvenir tents that you can take home with you after the festival and more. We also offer both primitive and power RV spots that allow for you to bring your home on wheels to the festival.
Plazas
Inside Outeroo, you’ll find a number of different plazas. Plazas are strategically located public places for the community to gather, enjoy art & activities and provide access to amenities (toilets, showers, info, medical, safety staff, food, etc…) Plazas also provide home to extra programming and festivities all included in your Centeroo ticket. Visit House of Yes for shows the put the CAMP in your camping experience. Stop by Where in the Woods for all night dance parties with with emerging dance acts from across the country. Hang out at The Rest Stop and Galactic Garden for daytime lounges and more laid-back activities daily. Stay tuned for more details!
Getting to The Farm
Bonnaroo is located in Manchester, TN, less than an hour drive from Nashville, TN or Chattanooga, TN. Most Bonnaroovians access the festival with a good ole fashioned road trip, but more and more folks each year opt to fly in and rent a car. You can visit our getting here guide for all the details.
What to Bring
You can make your campsite as simple or extensive as you’d like, but there are a few must-have items for every Bonnaroovian. Check out or full packing list, watch our How to Roo video for a look at a model campsite and be sure to reach through our list of allowed and prohibited items. If you still have questions, you can also hop on r/Bonnaroo where there’s hundreds of veterans who are always willing to help new Bonnaroovians find their way!