Save the Date: May 23 -24, 2026!

Â鶹ÊÓƵaroo 2025 will fill Main Hall Green with music for two glorious days over the Memorial Day weekend. More than 20 bands will take the stage during the annual student-organized music festival. Many of them are bands featuring Lawrence students. Others come to campus to entertain the Lawrence audience for one last celebration before Spring Term comes to a close. It's one of the great traditions of Lawrence!

Save the date for Â鶹ÊÓƵaroo! Follow the link above to add the event to your calendar.

~FAQ~

What is it?

Â鶹ÊÓƵaroo is an annual student run music festival that takes place over Memorial Day Weekend. There are typically two days of music, with a mix of on campus and off campus performers. To find out more about our lineup, click the off campus artists and on campus artists tabs.

When is it? Where is it?

This year the festival will be held on Main Hall Green on May 23 and 24. Music will start at 12:45 p.m. on Saturday and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Student performers will go on ahead of our off campus performers!

What if it rains?

We will be in Somerset Room in Warch Campus Center if it thunders! In light rain, however, the show will continue as planned.

How do I participate?

All members of the Lawrence community are invited to attend the festival. Our application process for student performers has closed until 2026 selection. If you’re interested in helping plan and put on next year’s festival, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page.

How much does it cost?

Attendance is free to all members of the Lawrence community and closed to visitors! Student organizations will be fundraising, in addition to food trucks.

What should I bring?

We recommend sunblock, plenty of water, and something to lay out on in the grass.

There WILL be in-person performances!

  • There will not be a livestream this year.
  • No need to wear a wristband!

How do I behave?

As always, please uphold the honor code. Campus safety will be around to assist anyone feeling unsafe or not honoring the social code. The festival planners, aka Band Booking Committee aka BBC, will have a tent onsite with staff ready to assist you.

How do I say Â鶹ÊÓƵaroo?

However you want! It can be L-U-roo, Â鶹ÊÓƵaroo, or somewhere in between.

What is your diversity statement?

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Band Booking Committee (Â鶹ÊÓƵ BBC) recognizes the lack of representation that exists in the artist lineups of many mainstream music festivals. The Â鶹ÊÓƵ BBC acknowledges the contributions of women, LGBTQ+ individuals, Black, Indigenous, all people of color, and disabled musicians in their contributions to the music industry and seeks to uplift the work of these artists at Â鶹ÊÓƵ.

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ BBC will actively work to uphold diversity, equity, and inclusion by:

  • Creating an artist lineup for Â鶹ÊÓƵaroo that strives to represent the depth and diversity of the music industry
  • Collaborating with the Sexual Harassment and Assault Research and Education committee (SHARE) and the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Committee on Diversity Affairs (CODA) to ensure Â鶹ÊÓƵaroo is a safe and inclusive environment for all Lawrentians. As a result, the BBC will be taking the following actions:
  • Host Â鶹ÊÓƵAROO on Main Hall Green to prevent crowding
  • Have an Â鶹ÊÓƵ BBC booth at Â鶹ÊÓƵaroo for students should any issue arise
  • Consult with CODA about Â鶹ÊÓƵaroo lineup
  • Consult with SHARE to educate students on how to keep Â鶹ÊÓƵaroo a safe space
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion are ongoing conversation topics for the Â鶹ÊÓƵ BBC. The committee will continue to seek out collaboration opportunities and feedback to ensure Â鶹ÊÓƵaroo is an inclusive and safe space for all Lawrentians to celebrate music.
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Who's Playing at Â鶹ÊÓƵaroo?

Â鶹ÊÓƵaroo 2024 band lineup is not out, yet, but check out the bands from 2023!