The 2026 Bonnaroo schedule is finally here, and we’re breaking it all down. Russ is off this week, so John joins Barry and Bryan for a full day‑by‑day walkthrough of the biggest conflicts, the must‑see sets, and the real‑world strategies that will shape your weekend on the Farm. From EDM to jam to indie to late‑night chaos, this episode gives you the context and advice you need to build your perfect Bonnaroo plan.

We also hit the biggest festival‑world stories of the week: Coachella's wild first weekend, the Hulaween 2026 lineup and Sweetwater 420 Fest this weekend. Plus, we drop some more info on our live show on the How Stage this year, and Bonnaroo Radio!

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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(00:00:00) Intro: Where is Lord Taco?

(00:04:05) Coachella Week 1 Chaos

(00:09:37) Hulaween 2026 Lineup Reaction

(00:16:13) Sweetwater 420 Fest This Weekend

(00:17:33) Roo Run Registration Opens

(00:19:54) The What Podcast Live Show + Bonnaroo Radio

(00:24:08) Bonnaroo Schedule First Impressions

(00:31:29) Friday Schedule Breakdown

(00:41:31) Saturday Schedule Breakdown

(00:54:54) Sunday Schedule Breakdown

(01:03:58) Final thoughts + Weekend Strategy

(01:09:48) Outro

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Bonnaroo Changed My Life: The Yearbook Guy's Story

How Bonnaroo Changed Manchester Forever: Live from Planet Roo

Printable Schedules from Lindsey

Bonnaroo 2026: Why the EDM Lineup Feels Different (Where Stage)

Riot Fest, CaveFest, and Catching Up with flipturn at Moon River Festival

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