The Long Road add Josh Ross, Kezia Gill and more to their huge line-up
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Last updated 27th Feb 2026
Last year, The Long Road announced their first headliner for the 2026 festival, and now they've added to the huge line-up, which already featured Bailey Zimmerman. On 27th February, Josh Ross, Kezia Gill, Emmylou Harris and more were announced for the festival held between 27th and 30th August.
The annual event is the UK's largest outdoor country, Americana and Roots festival. Returning for its seventh year, it will take place, once again in the grounds of Stanford Hall, Leicestershire.
The first headliner to be announced was 'Backup Plan' singer Bailey Zimmerman who will be performing in the UK for the first time in more than two years. Speaking about the announcement, festival co-founder Baylen Leonard, and Absolute Radio Country presenter, said: "Bailey Zimmerman is one of the most exciting live artists to emerge recently and we couldn't be more thrilled to welcome him to The Long Road.
"With his trademark showmanship and immense singalong hits, his main stage set is going to be one to remember. Bailey's energy and TLR's status as a must attend event for UK music fans is the perfect match!"
On 27th February several more artists were added to the line-up including multi-GRAMMY Award winning Emmylou Harris, breakout Canadian country sensation Josh Ross, along with Kezia Gill, Rose Betts, Trevor Moss & Hannah-Lou and Liam Price.
What dates does the festival take place?
The festival will take place between Thursday 27th and Sunday 30th August 2026.
Where is the festival?
It will be in the grounds of Stanford Hall, Leicestershire.
How to buy tickets for The Long Road
You can buy early bird tickets now for The Long Road, along with Saturday day tickets, from Absolute Radio Tickets.
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Brandi Carlile - October
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Cody Johnson - October-November 2026
Cody Johnson will be heading to the UK as part of his 2026 tour, in October. He'll perform in Manchester, London, Birmingham and Glasgow from 24th October to the 2nd November. He'll be supported by Parker McCollum and Emily Ann Roberts.
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Noah Kahan - November 2026 and July 2027
Noah Kahan will bring his 'The Great Divide' Tour to the UK and Ireland this autumn. The 'Stick Season' singer who shot to fame in 2022 will visit Glasgow, Manchester, London and Dublin from 5th-22nd November in support of his upcoming album 'The Great Divide'.
Noah will then perform three UK and Ireland dates in July 2027 as part of his 'The Last Of The Bugs World Tour'.
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The Shires - November 2026
The Shires will head on tour in November 2026, in support of their sixth studio album 'Bonfire' — releasing in July. The shows, which will run from 3rd-20th November, will be their first as a full band in four years. They'll be visiting Glasgow, Gateshead, York, Manchester, London, Brighton, Ipswich, Poole, Swansea, Liverpool, Bedford and Bristol.
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Brothers Osborne - December 2026
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Kacey Musgraves - February 2027
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Country to Country Festival (C2C) - March 2027
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C2C will take place at London The O2, Glasgow OVO Hydro and Manchester AO Arena.
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Thomas Rhett - April 2027
In July 2026, Thomas Rhett announced three UK dates for his 2027 tour. The singer will be performing in Manchester, London and Glasgow in April 2027. Fans can expect to hear a career-spanning set.
The Long Road Festival 2027 - August 2027
August Bank Holiday 2027 will see the return of the three-day The Long Road Festival — celebrating the music, lifestyle and influences of Country! From Thursday 26th-Sunday 29th August 2027, the festival returns to Stanford Hall estate in Leicestershire with a range of incredible artists across the five stages.
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