Bonnaroo Cuts, Changes, and What’s Returning (JamTrak, App, Who Stage, Radio Bonnaroo)
Bonnaroo just made several big changes: some cuts, some returns, and some updates that will affect everyone going in 2026. In this episode, we break down everything we know so far: JamTrak disappearing, the app shifting to Festiverse, questions around the Who Stage, Bonnaroo Radio returning, wristband warnings, ticket updates, and more. We also talk about our live show at Bonnaroo, this year’s giveaway, and what these changes mean for your weekend on the Farm.
After the Bonnaroo block, stick around for fun extras: Volkswagen stories, VIP upgrades at The Caverns, Rock the Country news, Ticketmaster rulings, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame updates, and Roo Bus/Bob Dylan talk.
Listen to this week's episode here or watch it on YouTube. As always, subscribe to The What Podcast wherever you get podcasts for weekly updates on Bonnaroo and festival news!
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(00:00) Intro
(00:49) The What Podcast Live
(01:15) Bonnaroo Prep and Recap from Last Week
(03:53) Giveaway with Lunchbox
(06:28) Wedding Update
(07:46) Wristbands are shipping
(11:20) Schedule Conflicts and Reactions
(14:34) JamTrak is not returning
(17:55) "Magic Man" not returning
(20:21) No more Bonnaroo App
(21:35) No Who Stage
(23:08) The Return of Radio Bonnaroo
(25:27) Music Genre Venn Diagram
(28:05) Bug-a-Paluza Recap and Bus History
(34:16) VIP Upgrades at Venues
(44:49) Rock the Country
(46:38) Live Nation/Ticket Master Judgement
(50:12) Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
(54:25) Roo Bus in town for Bob Dylan
(55:24) Outro
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
How Bonnaroo Changed Manchester Forever: Live from Planet Roo
2026 Bonnaroo Schedule Deep Dive with John (EDM, Conflicts, Must-Sees)
Riot Fest, CaveFest, and Catching Up with flipturn at Moon River Festival
Bonnaroo 2026: Thursday Headliner Confirmed + Our Corona Capital 2025 Breakdown
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