As December settles in, fairy lights glow across Britain’s towns and cities, and the country music community is tuning up for a season of festive shows. From intimate acoustic evenings to full-throttle honky-tonk parties, venues nationwide are proving that Nashville spirit blends beautifully with Christmas sparkle.
This year’s calendar is brimming with events that showcase the diversity of the UK’s country scene—whether you’re sipping mulled wine in York, stomping boots in London, or riding the bull in Glasgow, there’s a festive night waiting for you.
✨ London Calling
- The Dukes, Highgate – The Dukes Jingle Ball
20 December, 7:00 pm – 21 December, 1:00 am
Celebrate Christmas at The Dukes with DJ Jerry Ewing spinning festive country favourites. Mulled wine, Christmas cheer, and free entry make this one of London’s most welcoming seasonal parties. - Lil Nashville – Big Nash Christmas Bash
13 December, 5:30 pm – 12:00 am
A full honky-tonk blowout with live bands, BBQ, and line dancing, bringing Tennessee spirit to the capital. - Lil Nashville – Big Nash New Year’s Bash
31 December, 5:30 pm – 1:00 am
Ring in 2026 with a Nashville-style party: live country sets, festive cocktails, and a dance floor buzzing until the early hours
🎶 Northern Lights
- FortyFive Vinyl Café, York welcomes Baltimore-born songwriter John Haywood on 21 December, joined by Bronnie. Expect stripped-back harmonies, storytelling, and the crackle of vinyl in a cozy, festive setting.
- Holmfirth Tavern hosts a spectacular New Year’s Eve party with live music from Stevie O’Connor and our own Chris Bray followed by a DJ set until the early hours. 🥳 Bringing the new year in the Tavern way.
🤠 Midlands Merriment
- Rodeos Wolverhampton hosts Nashville’s Kirstie Kraus on 8 & 9 December, bringing her rising-star energy to back-to-back festive sets.
- Rodeos Birmingham continues the celebrations with Kirstie Kraus on 8 & 9 December in a lively rodeo-bar atmosphere.
- A NYE party at both venues rounds out the year.
☕ Essex Warmth
- Country Café, Ingatestone offers a family-friendly afternoon on 12 December, with Menno delivering husky renditions of Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Nashville favourites alongside mince pies and hot chocolate. Following this, on Saturday 20 December, celebrate A Country Christmas with Jonny Morgan & Friends
🎸 Scottish Sparkle
- Maggie’s Rock n Rodeo, Glasgow transforms into a festive cowboy ceilidh from 5 December onwards. Expect line dancing lessons, themed cocktails, live bands, and unlimited bull rides in Maggie’s legendary Hoedown.
🌟 Bonus Festive Picks
- Westline Country Christmas, Farnham (13 & 27 December) brings line dancing nights with Kay ‘D’, George Payling, and Daniel Berry at The Seale & Sands RBL.
🎁 A Season of Togetherness
What makes these shows special isn’t just the music—it’s the community. Across the UK, country venues are offering audiences a chance to gather, celebrate, and share in the joy of live performance. With cowboy boots under Christmas lights and harmonies echoing through winter nights, the UK’s country scene is proving it can deliver festive magic with Nashville soul.
Main image: Lil Nashville, London
