Country Night at The Dell
Ward Thomas, Kezia Gill & Nashville at Heart Headline Open-Air Country Night in the South Downs
A hidden valley in the heart of Hampshire becomes the summer’s most spectacular concert setting, and at £45 a ticket, it might just be the unmissable music event of 2026.
Imagine an intimate, open-air venue in the South Downs, sun dipping behind chalk hills, the air warm with wood-fired pizza and the sound of country harmonies rolling across a natural valley bowl.
On 19 July 2026, The Dell in East Meon, Hampshire, plays host to Country Night – a headline outdoor concert that brings together three of the UK’s most exciting country acts for live music, food, and an unforgettable atmosphere.
A natural amphitheatre, a hidden valley in a National Park, and a chart-topping line-up, all for £45.
Tucked inside the South Downs National Park, The Dell is one of Hampshire’s best-kept secrets: an intimate outdoor venue where the landscape itself acts as the stage. The site’s natural contours create an amphitheatre effect with every note carrying across the hills as the sky turns gold.
The Line-up: 19 July 2026, 4pm–10:30pm
★ Ward Thomas
The UK’s foremost country duo. Chart-topping, critically adored, and known for the kind of spine-tingling harmonies that define a night out. Catherine and Lizzy Ward Thomas have spent a decade at the top of British country – this is a headline set from artists at their peak.
★ Kezia Gill
One of the most powerful voices in UK country music. Gill commands a stage like few artists of her generation; raw, emotional, and electrifying live. A festival circuit favourite whose reputation is growing fast on both sides of the Atlantic.
★ Nashville at Heart
High-energy Nashville-inspired country that sets the tone from the first chord. Classic sounds, modern anthems, and the kind of party-starting energy that gets a crowd on their feet before the headliners even take the stage.
What Makes Country Night at The Dell Special
What separates Country Night at The Dell from the festival circuit pack is the setting. The Dell sits in an unspoilt hidden valley, cradled by the rolling hills of the South Downs National Park, where the natural landscape transforms as the evening progresses. Doors open at 4pm, giving concert-goers the full arc of the evening: afternoon sun, golden hour sets, and music under the stars as night falls on the hills.
The food offering matches the ambition of the line-up. The Dell’s signature wood-fired sourdough pizzas headline the kitchen – blistered, fragrant, and frankly impossible to walk past! While a hand-picked roster of food trucks delivers festival-grade smash burgers, tacos, bao buns, and crepes. Local ales, ciders, cocktails, and wine complete the picture.
At £45 per person, Country Night at The Dell represents extraordinary value for a bill of this calibre in a remarkable setting. On-site camping and glamping at Cedar Valley means the night doesn’t have to end when the music does.
Tickets are available now and are limited at this intimate venue. Country Night at The Dell is proudly supporting Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity, as its official charity partner.
- Date: 19 July 2026
- Time: 4pm – 10:30pm
- Ticket price: £45 (U2s free)
- Location: East Meon, Hampshire GU32 1PH
- Charity partner: Sands
About The Dell Hampshire
The Dell is an outdoor café, pizza kitchen, bar, and events venue set in a secluded valley in East Meon, Hampshire, within the South Downs National Park. Known for its exceptional natural setting and community-focused events programme – including Dellfest, Country Night, and seasonal pop-ups – The Dell has established itself as one of Hampshire’s most distinctive and loved independent venues. Find out more at www.thedellhampshire.co.uk.
Tickets & information
Country Night at The Dell tickets are available now.
Prices: £45 per person, under-2s free
Golden Ticket (Dellfest + Country Night) from £75 adult / £60 child
Camping and glamping at Cedar Valley: www.cedarvalley.co.uk
