Country Calling 2026: Day Splits Revealed for the Festival’s Biggest Year Yet
Country Calling 2026 unveils its day splits, featuring Parmalee’s UK debut, Randy Houser’s long awaited return and Tyler Halverson’s exclusive Friday show. With five stages, family fun and VIP perks, this is the festival’s biggest year yet.
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Country on the Common Announces 2026 Festival Weekend
Country on the Common returns to Tooting Common on 4 and 5 July 2026 after a standout debut year with The Shires and Remember Monday. Organisers plan a larger capacity and will again offer discounted Access for All tickets.Read more
Country on the Eye: A New Chapter for UK Country in Melton Mowbray
Country on the Eye launches in Melton Mowbray’s Play Close Park with Gary Quinn, Bob Cheevers, Karli & James, Victoria Banks and more. We speak to Artistic Director Ben Atkinson about the vision behind this exciting new UK country festival. Read more
South Wales Country Music Festival Announces 2026 Pause Amid Rising Costs
After a standout 2025 edition, the South Wales Country Music Festival has confirmed a pause for 2026 due to rising costs. Fans and artists have rallied behind organisers Heather, Scott and Jason, celebrating the festival’s impact and hoping for its return. Read more
Carly Pearce Returns to the UK & Ireland in May 2026, Headlining Highways and Bringing Tigirlily Gold Along for the Ride
Carly Pearce is heading back to the UK and Ireland in May 2026 for a run of headline shows, including a return to London’s Royal Albert Hall for Highways Festival. Tigirlily Gold join as special guests, and her new single “Church Girl” is out now. Read more
Massive Country Music Tours Announced for 2026: Full UK Guide to the Biggest Shows
Country music is set for a blockbuster 2026, with stadium shows, major UK tours and must-see rising stars. From Garth Brooks’ Hyde Park appearance to Luke Combs, Zach Bryan and Megan Moroney, here are the tours every fan should have on their radar. Read more
State Fayre 2026 adds major new names including Orville Peck, Molly Tuttle and Stephen Wilson Jr to its inaugural line-up
State Fayre 2026 has unveiled a new wave of artists including Orville Peck, Molly Tuttle and Stephen Wilson Jr, joining Kings of Leon, Neil Young and The Lumineers for a major Americana-inspired weekend at Hylands Park this June. Read more
Lainey Wilson’s Netflix Documentary Reveals the Story Behind Her Rise in Keepin’ Country Cool
Lainey Wilson’s new Netflix documentary Keepin’ Country Cool arrives on 22 April 2026, offering UK fans a closer look at the personal journey behind her rise and revisiting the standout C2C headline shows that helped define her breakthrough year.
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Introducing Your New Country Music Wishlist
CountryMusic.co.uk now lets you save gigs, get personalised reminders, follow artists, and discover more shows based on your favourites. Build your Wishlist in seconds and never miss a country gig again. Read more
GRAMMYs 2026: Traditional vs Contemporary Country Albums — What UK Fans Need to Know
The 2026 GRAMMYs debut new categories for Best Traditional Country Album and Best Contemporary Country Album. Explore this year’s nominees and what the split means for UK country fans as the genre continues to evolve. Read more
