Country Calling has announced one of its most exciting additions for 2026, with the introduction of the brand-new Caffè Nero Imagesound Stage – a dedicated space celebrating the very best of independent country, Americana and emerging talent.
Taking place at Kings Farm, Chelmsford from 14-16 August 2026, Country Calling has built a reputation for blending internationally renowned headline acts with the thriving UK country scene. The new stage promises to take that commitment even further, giving festival-goers the perfect opportunity to discover their next favourite artist.
More than just a place to grab a coffee between sets, the Caffè Nero Imagesound Stage has been created as a showcase for the incredible depth of talent currently emerging across the UK country and Americana landscape. Throughout the weekend, fans can expect intimate performances, unforgettable discoveries and a packed schedule featuring both established favourites and exciting new names.
The lineup is stacked with talent, including Beau Bennett, BLÁNID, Brian Collins, Brook Ellingworth, Brooke Law, Dom Glynn & His Sunday Best, Florence Sommerville, Fran Lusty, Georgia Nevada, The Gleaves, Henry Grace, Ivory Pablo & Friends, Jack & Daisy, Jeff Cohen, Jemma Johnson, Kaspar ‘Berry’ Rapkin & The Swamp Dogs, The Luke Flear Band, Madeline Thorp, Marianne Leigh, Oli McCracken, Outpost Drive, The Phil Ashmore Band, Ryan Evans, Samuel Ashton & The Instincts, Savannah Gardner & The Recovering Good Girls, Savannah Sings The Blues, Susannah Clegg, Taynee Lord and Thomas Kavanagh.
It’s a lineup that perfectly reflects the diversity of today’s UK country scene, blending singer-songwriters, full bands, Americana influences and Nashville-inspired sounds with plenty of opportunities for fans to discover artists they may not have seen before.
As UK country festivals continue to champion homegrown talent, the addition of the Caffè Nero Imagesound Stage feels like a natural evolution for Country Calling. It’s another reminder that some of the weekend’s most memorable moments won’t necessarily happen on the main stage.
So while you’re making your way around the festival site, don’t make the mistake of simply walking past. Grab a coffee, stay for a song, and you might just find the artist you’ll be talking about long after the weekend is over.
With 100+ artists from around the world, across 6 stages, and a weekend built for country music fans by country music fans, this year is set to be the biggest celebration yet. Country Calling 2026 takes place from 14-16 August at Kings Farm, Chelmsford, Essex. Book Tickets Here
