Country Festivals And Gigs
Country to Country has become a staple in the UK festival calendar and has brought country music to the UK and Ireland masses, with tens of thousands of fans attending each year. The festival will bring three days of the best in country music and programming that fans have come to love and expect from the weekend, with performances from the world’s best country stars as well as emerging talent from Nashville, UK and Europe.
The festival takes place each March with the best in country music and programming. Performances come from the world’s best country stars as well as emerging talent from Nashville, UK and Europe.
C2C was first launched in March 2013 at The O2, London as a two day event with Carrie Underwood and Tim McGraw as headliners. This was Tim McGraw’s first UK appearance.
In 2014 C2C launched in Dublin taking place on the same weekend as the London event, with artists switching venues each day.
In 2016 C2C grew into three days and added C2C Glasgow at the Clyde Auditorium. In London, new stages outside of the arena included the Bluebird Café, BBC Radio 2 Country Stage and the Late Night Sounds Like Nashville Stage.
ABOUT C2C
C2C: Country to Country is Europe’s biggest country music festival created by AEG Europe and SJM Concerts in association with the Country Music Association. The festival takes place in March in London, Glasgow and Belfast with three days of the best in country music and programming. Performances come from the world’s best country stars as well as emerging talent from Nashville, UK and Europe.
https://c2c-countrytocountry.com/
The festival’s Nightly Concerts will move to the new Nissan Stadium as well. Additional details are forthcoming.
From all 50 states and 39 international countries, fans descended on Music City for four days and nights where the music never stopped, and the surprises never quit. From Russell Dickerson welcoming Nashville’s own RePublic High School marching band students to help him kick off CMA Fest at the Chevy Riverfront Stage on Thursday morning, to Nissan Stadium surprises including Florida Georgia Line’s highly anticipated return, Jelly Roll’s surprise set, and Fetty Wap joining Russell Dickerson for a moment no one saw coming, more than 90 acts making their CMA Fest debut throughout the weekend, This annual event is the ultimate gathering for country music enthusiasts , bringing together fans and top artists from around the world for an unforgettable weekend of music, fun, and camaraderie.
ELLES BAILEY Tickets & tour date
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Blackpool Winter Gardens The British Country Music Festival Elles Bailey, Raintown
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About Elles Bailey
2019 was a hell of a year for the super-smoky-voiced, hard-working, far-touring chanteuse Elles Bailey. On 8th March, she dropped her eagerly-anticipated second album ‘Road I Call Home’ to rave reviews, with the album charting in the Official UK Country Charts & Americana charts, gaining over 1.9 million streams since its release and reaching No.1 on the Amazon Blues Bestseller chart
Like its chart-topping predecessor, ‘Road I Call Home’ features co-writing contributions from high-calibre collaborators, including British hit-making legend and Ivor Novello Award winner Roger Cook, storied Memphis and Nashville giant Bobby Wood, as well as Dan Auerbach (of Akron, Ohio powerhouses The Black Keys) on the infectious ‘Little Piece of Heaven’ which has been awarded ‘Song of the Year’ at the 2020 UK Americana Awards.
As a self-confessed ‘rolling stone’ – Elles genuinely does call ‘the road’ home. She’s continued her wide-ranging headline touring throughout the UK and Europe and was also special guest support for Grammy Award winner Mike Farris, Martin Harley, The Kris Barras Band and King King.
2018/19 has also seen Elles Bailey move up the festival listings becoming a featured artist at key festivals including Black Deer, Swing Wesplaar, Ramblin’ Man Fair, & The GB R&B Festival. She also headed stateside for the International House Of Songs Summit in Arkansas and played Nashville’s Americana Fest.
2020 sees Elles touring the UK in March, Germany in April and playing many more international stages including taking to the high seas for the Joe Bonamassa ‘Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea’ cruise alongside the man himself, Joe Bonamassa, King King, Samantha Fish, Walter Trout and many more. She’s also picked up 3 UK Blues nominations 2020 for Artist of the Year, Band of the Year, & Album of the Year.
Buckle & Boots returned to Whitebottom Farm from 22–24 May 2026 for a milestone moment – the 10-year anniversary of one of the UK’s most beloved country music festivals.
Set in a scenic riverside valley in Stockport, this special edition promises the biggest celebration yet, with a full weekend of UK and international country artists, immersive experiences, and that unbeatable festival community spirit.
Festivalgoers can expect intimate performances, main stage anthems, and rare moments with artists both on and off stage. From the fan-favourite Hawkstone Bar (now boasting over 100 taps and the longest pour in the country) to gourmet food from local chefs and live fire cooking demos, the festival continues to elevate the country lifestyle experience.
The 2026 edition also features:
An expanded artisan shopping village
Riverside and open-field chill zones
Golden-hour entertainment
Limited-edition 10-year merchandise and brand collaborations
Camping under the stars, fireside memories, and a shared love of country music all come together to mark a decade of Buckle & Boots. Whether it’s your first visit or your tenth, this year is set to be unforgettable
Garth Brooks to bring country legends and stadium energy to Hyde Park
The legend of country music, Garth Brooks, is set to headline in the heart of London next summer. On Saturday 27 June 2026, the acclaimed singer-songwriter will step onto the Great Oak Stage in Hyde Park, marking his only UK date confirmed for that season so far.
As part of the American Express presented series, this show will crown the beginning of a star-studded 2026 line up at BST Hyde Park. Known for revolutionising country music and introducing it to mainstream audiences, Garth Brooks is celebrated as one of the best-selling artists of all time, with over 150 million records sold globally.
From honky-tonk roots to stadium-sized singalongs, Brooks’ mix of energetic performances and heartfelt ballads has earned him global acclaim. Classics like “Friends in Low Places,” “The Dance” and “If Tomorrow Never Comes” hold spots in the hearts of fans across generations. But it is the power of his live shows – often described as part rock concert, part country hoedown – that truly sets him apart.
He last graced a London stage nearly two decades ago, and many still talk about the storm he brought to the then-Hammersmith Apollo. I was lucky enough to catch him live in Dublin a few years back—the man entered the stage as if launching a rocket at a rodeo. Unapologetically loud, surprisingly funny, and always committed to his audience.
Few artists can blend the intimacy of storytelling with the thunder of arena-sized sound like Brooks does. His fusion of traditional country, rock and pop has made him a bridge between fans of different musical backgrounds.
If you are new to Garth’s catalogue, start with his ground breaking album No Fences or explore stories behind his sold-out stadium tours and record-setting runs on Billboard.
In a city rarely treated to full-scale country concerts of this size, Garth Brooks playing London’s Hyde Park is not just a gig—it is a musical milestone. And with such rare chances to catch him live in the UK, anticipation is already building.
Event Information
- Artist: Garth Brooks
- City: London
- Venue: Hyde Park
- Event date: 27 June 2026
- Ticket sales opening: 18/09/2026
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