Country Calling 2026

Country Calling is gearing up for an even bigger year in 2026, riding high on the wave of its hugely successful 2025 edition — a weekend that drew record crowds, sparked countless campfire singalongs, and firmly cemented the festival as one of the UK’s most beloved celebrations of country music. Fans have been waiting eagerly for news of what comes next, and the first lineup announcement has already set the bar sky‑high.

Two powerhouse headliners lead the charge: Parmalee, the chart‑topping North Carolina band behind hits like “Carolina” and the viral smash “Take My Name”, and Randy Houser, whose unmistakable powerhouse vocals and modern‑meets‑traditional sound have made songs like “Like a Cowboy” and “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight” staples of every country playlist. Their addition alone would make 2026 unmissable — but the depth of talent on the bill shows Country Calling isn’t slowing down for anyone. Friday headliner Tyler Halverson is a special treat for Weekend ticket holders

Joining them are fan favourites and rising stars from both sides of the Atlantic, including Alyssa Bonagura, Charlie Worsham, Erin Kinsey, Kasey Tyndall, Thunderstorm Artis, Tyler Rich, Janet Devlin, Two Ways Home, Long Road Revival, Shelly Fairchild, James Johnston, Chanel Yates, Lucy Blu, Louise Parker, Maya Lane, Macartney Reinhardt, Eddy Smith & The 507, Tori Darke, Shea Rafferty, Jack Browning, Jake O’Neill, Ollie Hawkins, Katie Rigby, Lucy Tay, Bec O’Malley, Blake Henderson, and more still to be announced. It’s a lineup built for real country fans — the storytellers, the harmony lovers, the ones who know every lyric before the first chorus hits.

And 2026 brings even more ways to experience the festival your way. Camping, glamping, and live‑in vehicles are all welcome this year, giving fans the chance to settle in for the full weekend — sunrise coffees, late‑night jams, and everything in between. Around the arena, the festival atmosphere expands with a classic funfair, live‑fire cooking, artisan stalls, food trucks, and plenty of spaces to kick back with friends old and new. And Kids go FREE with every paying adult (1:1)!

Check out our review of Country Calling 2025 to see what made the festival so special!

Country Calling 2026 is shaping up to be a weekend where the music hits deep, the community feels real, and the memories last long after the final guitar rings out. For UK country fans, this is the one you circle on the calendar and count down to from the moment tickets drop.