LONDON, U.K. – (Feb. 26, 2026) – The UK’s largest and most immersive outdoor Country, Americana and Roots festival, The Long Road, returns for a seventh year on the August 2026 Bank Holiday weekend (Aug. 27 – 30). Today’s announcement guarantees a weekend of music that spans multiple generations of artists, from legendary performers to the emerging artists and innovative new voices shaping country, Americana and roots.
The iconic, 14-time GRAMMY winner Emmylou Harris will bring timeless Americana as she wraps her lauded ‘European Farewell Tour’ at the festival, while breakout Canadian country sensation Josh Ross is set to keep the energy high, known for his chart-topping, radio-ready hits such as the genre-bending collaboration with Akon on their countrified version of ‘Na Na Na’.
They join the previously announced, multi-platinum, record-breaking Saturday night headliner Bailey Zimmerman, marking his first UK performance in more than two years, following his sold-out UK and European headline run in 2024.
Taking place on the scenic grounds of Stanford Hall in Leicestershire, The Long Road’s lineup continues with fan favourites and touring icons ready to deliver unforgettable performances. Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member and multiple GRAMMY winning legend Jim Lauderdale is set to perform highlights from a decades-spanning career to the festival stage for the first time. Adding a touch of indie grit, Shakey Graves is sure to light up the crowd with his signature sound, while heartfelt storytellers The Felice Brothers bring a mix of emotion and edge. Expect Southern soul meets roots rock with Uncle Lucius, tight harmonies from acclaimed acoustic-led songwriter duo Striking Matches, cinematic folk-pop flows from Oliver Hazard, and sing-along energy from the “happiest band on Earth,” beach folk band The 502s.
Celebrated as a true tastemaker event, The Long Road has built a reputation for spotlighting artists at every stage in their career, from powerhouse veterans to rising stars. With each of its six stages inspired by the places that shape country music throughout an artist’s journey – from front porches and dive bars, to miles across the Interstate, to the big-break Rhinestone stage – festival-goers can uncover talent across multiple stages.
Experience storytelling from Zandi Holup and Sarah Jane Scouten, the high-energy country of Jason Scott & The High Heat and Horsebath, and UK roots revival with The Hanging Stars and the gentle harmonies of Trevor Moss & Hannah-Lou. Keep an ear out for rising stars Mia Kelly, Lily Fitts, Noah James, and Slow Motion Cowboys, all set to bring fresh energy and unforgettable performances to the festival, across a number of stages including takeovers hosted by partners Loose Music and Country & Americana powerhouse label Snakefarm Records.
A dedication to championing British artists continues this year, with Kezia Gill, Rose Betts, Trevor Moss & Hannah-Lou and Liam Price set to take the stage; Price was the winner of the festival’s inaugural Homegrown Talent Contest in 2025, which will take place again at this year’s festival to showcase the current crop of new artists. Applications for the 2026 contest will launch in the spring, with further information to follow.
Beyond the music, and an environment designed to allow the audience to immerse themselves in the country lifestyle for a few days, The Long Road is levelling up its culinary offering even further this year with the debut of a full-scale, on-site restaurant – the Red Dog Saloon Texas-style BBQ restaurant, known for its highly popular locations across London, Nottingham, Liverpool, and Southampton. For the first time, attendees will have the opportunity to secure a booking for a shared dining experience, where they can indulge in the iconic USS Oklahoma sharing platter – the legendary feast featuring a 16-hour smoked USDA brisket, St. Louis pork ribs, and smoked wings, making it an ultimate communal pit-stop for hungry festival-goers, with Gluten-free and Vegan dietary options available.
The restaurant will seamlessly integrate into the festival site, ensuring every meal is paired with the surrounding sounds and atmosphere of the event, making the food as much a part of the story as the music. By bringing quality dining experiences, curated live music, and the much-loved sense of community into one dedicated space, the festival continues to push boundaries to offer a truly multi-sensory weekend.
Festival-goers return to The Long Road year after year to soak up the Country lifestyle – U.S. inspired street food and American BBQ, craft beers, the Lucky Dice Classic Car & Bike show, line dancing, campfires, vintage funfair rides, the dog show and pooch parade, activities and games for families & kids, Country-oke, and more.
Friday & Sunday headliners and much more across four days and over six stages to be announced.
The Long Road has solidified its reputation as one of England’s “premiere country music festivals” (Holler) by offering an “authentic, immersive and welcoming” (Grazia) experience that feels less like a typical event and more like “being ‘welcomed home’” (Summer Festival Guide). Critics praise the festival for demonstrating “country music’s greatest strength: its variety” (DIY), transporting attendees to the States with BBQ, bourbon, and a “Honky-tonk bar” (The Standard). Known for its “soulful wholesome vibes” (Summer Festival Guide) and a “relaxed, fun, and safe” atmosphere that “sets The Long Road apart” (Rock At Night), the weekend promises that if you are “even half-curious about country,” you will “fall in love with it” (Music News).
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Who is performing at The Long Road Festival 2026?
Anne Wilson ★ Bailey Zimmerman ★ Dylan Earl ★ Emmylou Harris ★ The Felice Brothers ★ Horsebath ★ Jason Scott & The High Heat ★ Jim Lauderdale ★ Josh Ross ★ Ken Pomeroy ★ Kezia Gill ★ Liam Price ★ Lily Fitts ★ Mia Kelly ★ Noah James ★ Oliver Hazard ★ Rose Betts ★ Sarah Jane Scouten ★ Shakey Graves ★ Slow Motion Cowboys ★ Striking Matches ★ The 502s ★ The Hanging Stars ★ Trevor Moss & Hanna-Lou ★ Uncle Lucius ★ Zandi Holup
How do I get tickets for The Long Road Festival 2026?
Visit thelongroad.com/tickets for day and weekend General and High Falootin’ VIP tickets, Group tickets, Family tickets – launched this year for two adults and up to three children, saving over £80 – General and Premium camping, Live-in Vehicle, Pitch & Park, and Glamping packages.