Margate Country Music Festival 2027
Margate Country Music Festival 2027 invites UK country music fans to a vibrant day filled with heartfelt performances and authentic storytelling at The Oval Bandstand & Lawns. Situated along the Kent coast, this festival brings together a distinctive lineup featuring Chloe Loader, Long Road Revival, Ren Jackson, and Smokin Mavericks, all artists who exemplify the evolving landscape of British country music.
Chloe Loader stands out as a rising voice within the UK scene, combining the melodic charm of contemporary Nashville influences with a grounded British perspective. Raised in Essex, her music speaks with the warmth and grit of lived experience, drawing inspiration from modern trailblazers like Kacey Musgraves and Miranda Lambert alongside British acts such as The Shires and Ward Thomas. Her songs resonate with sincere narratives of heartbreak, resilience, and personal moments, delivered with an effortless authenticity that refuses to chase fleeting trends. As she describes herself, Chloe is simply “just a girl who loves to sing, wanting to live her country dream,” a sentiment that connects deeply with her growing fanbase.
Complementing Chloe’s emotive style is Long Road Revival, a band making waves in the UK’s country rock scene by fusing Southern-inflected swagger with melodic storytelling. Their music carries the vitality of open highways and the joy of communal country music experiences, balancing grit and melody with a spirit unique to their British roots. Alongside them, Ren Jackson brings a narrative shaped by perseverance and passion, having built her craft from local gigs and multiple auditions to a promising career marked by heartfelt songwriting inspired by early Taylor Swift. Meanwhile, Smokin Mavericks, founding brothers Carl and Ashley Crane lead their ensemble with a blend of traditional country and modern sensibilities, known for engaging live shows and a loyal fan base within the south of England.
Festival Information
The music continues between live performances, with DJ TBX playing country hits and crowd favourites throughout the day, alongside interactive line-dancing sessions suitable for beginners and experienced dancers alike.
The festival will also feature a festival bar, street food, relaxed seating areas and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Food & Drink
The Oval Bar will serve beer, cider, wine, prosecco, spirits, cocktails and soft drinks, with hot drinks and sweet treats available from the Oval Café. Street-food traders will also be serving freshly prepared food throughout the day.
Only food and drink purchased at the venue may be consumed within the ticketed festival area. Bag searches will take place on entry. Picnics can be enjoyed on the surrounding public lawns before entering.
Seating
Picnic benches, deckchairs, chairs, gazebos and parasols will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be reserved.
The Oval Bandstand, Margate
The festival takes place in the heart of Margate at The Oval Bandstand & Lawns, an outdoor venue cherished for over a century as a cultural hub. This charming seaside spot, managed by the GRASS community group, offers an intimate setting that holds up to 499 attendees, providing a close connection between performers and the audience. Its historical significance and coastal ambiance enrich the experience, making it a fitting location for a festival celebrating the vibrant spirit of country music by the sea.
