Bailey Zimmerman to Headline The Long Road Festival 2026
Multi platinum country artist Bailey Zimmerman will return to the UK next summer as the first announced headliner for The Long Road Festival 2026. The festival will once again take place at Stanford Hall in Leicestershire across the August bank holiday weekend, bringing back one of the country’s most loved gatherings for fans of Country, Americana and Roots music.
The Long Road Sets the Stage for 2026
The Long Road has grown into the UK’s biggest outdoor country and Americana event, and 2026 marks its seventh year. Its stages are designed to echo the spaces that shaped the genre, from porches and dive bars to wide open highways.
Zimmerman will top the Saturday night bill, making his first UK appearance in more than two years. His last visit saw him sell out shows across the UK and Europe in 2024, and his return signals the festival’s ambition for its strongest lineup yet.
“Bailey Zimmerman is one of the most exciting live artists to emerge recently.”
Fans can expect a high energy set shaped by his chart topping run, including songs from his acclaimed sophomore album Different Night Same Rodeo.
A Festival That Celebrates More Than Music
The Long Road has earned its reputation not just for its lineups, but for offering an immersive celebration of country culture. Many festival goers return each year because the atmosphere blends community, nostalgia and Americana influences across the weekend.
Alongside performances across six stages, the festival also features:
- US style street food
- American BBQ
- Craft beer
- Classic car and bike show
- Line dancing and campfires
Families play an especially big part in the annual gathering, with kids activities, games and even a dog show and “pooch parade” adding to the weekend’s character.
“It feels like coming home relaxed, fun and safe.”
Bailey Zimmerman’s Rising Momentum
Zimmerman continues to build global momentum, making his 2026 headline moment timely. In recent years he has delivered multiple multiplatinum singles, topped streaming charts and established a reputation for powerful, rock influenced country anthems that connect with both long time country fans and younger audiences discovering the genre.
His set at The Long Road is poised to introduce new material and reconnect him with one of his most enthusiastic international fanbases.
“With his trademark showmanship and immense singalong hits, his mainstage set is going to be one to remember.”
Tickets and What Comes Next
Following a record breaking super early bird release, The Long Road has added new family ticket options for 2026, plus group and Saturday day tickets. Friday and Sunday headliners, along with the remainder of the multi stage lineup, will be announced in the coming months.
“Bailey’s energy and TLR’s status as a must attend event for UK music fans is the perfect match.”
The Long Road Festival returns in 2026 with a renewed sense of scale, and Bailey Zimmerman’s headline performance sets the tone for what is shaping up to be its most anticipated year yet.