Country music fans in the UK have a reason to rejoice as the iconic Grand Ole Opry is set to bring its legendary show to the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in Autumn 2025. This monumental event marks a significant celebration of the Opry’s centennial year and will bring the magic of Nashville’s renowned country music stage to London.
Although the Royal Albert Hall show details have not yet been announced, fans can expect an unforgettable evening filled with classic hits, heartfelt tributes, and a true celebration of the spirit of country music.
The Opry’s visit to London is part of a global tribute to its 100-year legacy, which began with a special celebration at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on Jan. 3. The Opry’s longest-tenured member, Bill Anderson, kicked off the centennial festivities with newly-written lyrics to the iconic “Will The Circle Be Unbroken,” underscoring the enduring legacy of the Opry over the past century.
JUST AN OLD TIME FIDDLE PLAYER
BACK IN 1925
NOW ONE-HUNDRED LONG YEARS LATER
WHAT HE STARTED IS STILL ALIVE....
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GRAND OLE OPRY
STARS WHO'RE HERE AND STARS WHO'VE GONE
MAY YOUR MUSIC LAST FOREVER
AS THE WHOLE WORLD SINGS YOUR SONG.*
Throughout 2025, the Grand Ole Opry will continue to honor the artists, fans, and songs that have cemented its status as the cultural heart of country music. In line with this milestone anniversary, The Ryman Auditorium has unveiled a new Opry 100 exhibition, showcasing the Opry’s extraordinary journey from its inception as a radio broadcast to becoming an enduring symbol of American culture and music.
For more information on the Opry’s anniversary year visit Opry100.com. Countrymusic.co.uk will bring you news of the Royal Albert Hall show, so sign up to our newsletter and read it here first.
About the Grand Ole Opry:
The Grand Ole Opry is the home of country music where artists and fans gather, in person and virtually, to celebrate and be part of country’s past, present and future. Founded in Nashville in 1925 and today the longest-running live broadcast show in the world, the Opry strengthens its roots by constantly evolving. The Opry’s members are country’s most emblematic artists, and the show regularly showcases country music’s top new talent. The Opry welcomes legions of fans to visit the Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee – Music City, USA – to experience one of the 3-7 live shows it hosts per week; take a backstage tour; listen to live broadcasts on opry.com and wsmonline.com, SiriusXM Willie’s Roadhouse, or its flagship home WSM Radio; and watch Opry Live on Saturday nights and Opry content all week long on Circle Country.
Main photo – Bill Anderson Performs Newly-Written Lyrics to “Will The Circle Be Unbroken” with all Opry Performers. Photo by Chris Hollo
*WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN
- Arrangement By: Bill Anderson
- Publishing By: SonyMusicPublishing/Mr. Bubba Music, Inc.
- Performing Rights Licensing By: BMI
- Arrangement Copyright: 2025