Olivia Rodrigo and Tyler, The Creator Lead Bonnaroo's First Virtual Takeover
Mia Reynolds, 6/13/2025Experience Bonnaroo 2025 like never before with Hulu's full festival live stream! Delight in back-to-back performances from top artists including Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, The Creator, and Vampire Weekend, all from the comfort of your home. Dive into the festival magic without the hassle of camping!Something magical happens when Manchester, Tennessee transforms into a musical paradise each summer. For 2025, Bonnaroo isn't just casting its spell over "the Farm" — it's bringing that enchantment right into our living rooms.
Hulu's decision to stream the entire festival feels perfectly timed for our increasingly hybrid entertainment world. Gone are the days when experiencing Bonnaroo meant pitching tents and braving the Tennessee heat (though there's certainly something special about that too). Now, music lovers can catch every beat, every crowd surge, and every spontaneous collaboration from their couches.
The lineup? Well, it's enough to make any music fan's heart skip a beat. Tyler, The Creator brings his genre-defying artistry to the main stage. Luke Combs promises to turn the field into a country music revival. Olivia Rodrigo, fresh off her sophomore album's success, stands ready to prove she's more than just last year's headlines. And Vampire Weekend? They're back with that infectious indie rock that somehow feels both nostalgic and completely of the moment.
Tonight's kickoff features Marcus King at 8:15 ET — his soul-drenched guitar work seems almost too perfect for a sunset slot. But that's just the beginning of a weekend that refuses to be boxed into any single genre or moment.
Sure, watching through a screen might seem like a compromise at first glance. But at $82.99 monthly for Hulu + Live TV (which, let's be honest, probably costs less than a single festival day pass these days), viewers get front-row access to every act. Plus, there's something wonderfully democratic about being able to channel-hop between performances without worrying about crossing the sprawling festival grounds.
Friday's schedule reads like a music lover's fever dream. Foster the People's introspective melodies flow into Tyler, The Creator's boundary-pushing set. Saturday belongs to Olivia Rodrigo, while Sunday closes with a one-two punch that feels almost unfair: Vampire Weekend into Hozier. Who needs camping when you've got that lineup streaming in HD?
The virtual experience captures more than just music. Glimpses of the iconic Ferris wheel against the Tennessee sky, shots of the brand-sponsored parade weaving through crowds, moments of pure festival serendipity — it's all there. Because Bonnaroo was never just about the performances; it's about that indefinable festival magic.
Broadway legend Stephen Schwartz recently mused about supporting emerging artists: "It's scary and bewildering when you first start out without any connections." His words ring especially true at Bonnaroo, where tomorrow's headliners often play today's afternoon slots.
From Raye's R&B sophistication to Megadeth's metal mastery, from Wallows' indie charm to Luke Combs' country anthems — the 2025 lineup reflects music's beautiful chaos. And thanks to modern streaming tech, experiencing it doesn't require sunscreen or a tent stake in sight.
As the first notes drift through screens across America tonight, thousands of living rooms become satellite venues for one of music's most beloved gatherings. Different, yes — but the spirit? That remains gloriously, wonderfully intact.