Everything to know about C2C Festival 2027
It's back and it's bigger than ever
The annual Country to Country Festival (C2C) will be back in March 2027 bringing what's sure to be yet another epic weekend of music. Taking place on 12th, 13th and 14th March, the much-loved event is set to feature headliners Ashley McBryde, Riley Green and Jelly Roll in 2027.
The C2C festival brings together the finest country and roots artists from across the globe each year. In 2027, the line-up will also include C2C fan favourites Cooper Alan, Midland, Cole Swindell, Jackson Dean, Dasha, Chase Matthew and many more. Find out everything there is to know about C2C here, including a new location on the bill for 2027... Manchester!
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Who are the stage artists for 2027?
As well as headliners Ashley McBryde, Riley Green and Jelly Roll, C2C's 2027 line-up of stage artists will include:
Cooper Alan, Midland, Cole Swindell, Jackson Dean, Dasha, Chase Matthew, Carter Faith, Emily Ann Roberts, Kashus Culpepper, Blake Whiten, Mack Geiger, Laci Kaye Booth, Late Night Thoughts, Colin Lynch, Chandler Walters, Benny G, Owen Riegling, Jason Scott & The High Heat, Greylan James, Lanie Gardiner and Belles.
WATCH: Ashley McBryde speak to Absolute Radio Country about her headline slot:
What is Country to Country?
Country To Country is Europe's largest country music festival! The annual event brings together some of the biggest names in the country music genre — with huge shows being held across three cities in the UK, this year in London, Glasgow and Manchester. Offering a weekend-long celebration of wonderful country music, and bringing us some incredible live performances from huge artists, it's certainly a staple in any country fan's diary.
Originally, the multi-day festival was held in London in 2013, with 2014 seeing it expand dates to Dublin. Then, it expanded further in 2015, holding shows in Sweden and Norway, with 2019 then seeing dates added in the Netherlands, Germany and Australia.
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Where is Country To Country in 2027?
The world-famous Country To Country Festival will take place at London’s The O2, Glasgow’s OVO Hydro and new for 2027, Manchester's AO Arena.
When is it?
The festival will begin on Friday 12th March 2027, lasting three days and finishing on Sunday 14th.
How can I get tickets for C2C?
Tickets to the incredible Country To Country Festival 2027 are available to buy from Absolute Radio Tickets. Both day and weekend tickets are available to purchase.
What line-up will perform where in 2027?
London, Friday 12th March / Manchester, Saturday March 13th / Glasgow, Sunday 14th March
Ashley McBryde, Cooper Alan, Jackson Dean, Carter Faith, Blake Whiten
Glasgow, Friday 12th / London, Saturday 13th / Manchester, Sunday 14th
Riley Green, Midland, Dasha, Emily Ann Roberts, Mack Geiger
Manchester, Friday 12th / Glasgow, Saturday 13th / London, Sunday 14th
Jelly Roll, Cole Swindell, Chase Matthew, Kashus Culpepper, Laci Kaye Booth
How many stages are there?
In the arena bowl itself there will be two stages — the main stage and the Spotlight Stage (which features a number of country's rising stars).
In London, there are usually several stages and events that take place around The O2 — although these are yet to be announced.
More details about the Manchester and Glasgow events are also still to come.
Travel and festival rules
Planning travel and accommodation arrangements in advance is strongly advised, as well as brushing up on the details about the specific venues hosting the festival - London’s O2 Arena, Glasgow’s OVO Hydro and Manchester's AO Arena - and C2C’s rules, regulations and FAQs to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience at C2C.
Is re-entry allowed?
Once the main stage acts start in the early evening, you won't be allowed to re-enter if you leave.
Who headlined Country to Country in 2026?
The 2026 event was headlined by the incredible Zach Top, Keith Urban and Brooks & Dunn. Other performers included fan favourites Scotty McCreery, Russell Dickerson and Drake Milligan.
A talented line-up of additional stage artists included Bayker Blankenship, Kameron Marlowe, Ashley Cooke, Mackenzie Carpenter, Tyler Braden and Alana Springsteen. While Waylon Wyatt and Noeline Hofmann also made their C2C debuts.
Who headlined C2C 2025?
2025 boasted another incredible line-up for C2C, with three huge headline acts announced plus a whole line-up of amazing country artists.
Headliners in 2025 came in the form of Lainey Wilson, Dierks Bentley and Cody Johnson. Completing the rest of the line-up saw the likes of returning favourites Nate Smith, 49 Winchester and Avery Anna, and rising stars Wyatt Flores and Tanner Adell. They were joined by Dylan Gossett, Tyler Hubbard, Chayce Beckham, Shaboozey, Tucker Wetmore, The Castellows and Niko Moon, who all made their C2C debut.
Check out these epic country tours and festivals coming to the UK this year and next:
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.
Buy tickets here
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'.
Buy tickets here
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.
Buy tickets here
Brothers Osborne - December 2026
Brothers Osborne will support The Darkness on their December 2026 UK tour, visiting seven arenas. From Tuesday 8th, they'll head to Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, Brighton and London, concluding on 16th.
Buy tickets here
Kacey Musgraves - February 2027
Kacey Musgraves will bring her 'Middle of Nowhere' tour to the UK, performing three dates over here in February 2027 in Glasgow, Manchester and London to support her second album 'Middle of Nowhere'.
Buy tickets here.
Country to Country Festival (C2C) - March 2027
Following another hugely successful year in 2026, C2C Country To Country will return in 2027, over the weekend of 12th-14th March. It will be headlined by Ashley McBryde, Riley Green and Jelly Roll in 2027.
C2C will take place at London The O2, Glasgow OVO Hydro and Manchester AO Arena.
Buy tickets here!
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.
Buy tickets here!
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