The Long Road Festival returns to Stanford Hall in Leicestershire for its seventh year from August 27-30, 2026, and the first headliner is officially locked in. Multi-platinum country star Bailey Zimmerman takes the Saturday night main stage, marking his first UK performance in over two years following his sold-out UK and European headline run in 2024.
Celebrated as the UK’s largest outdoor Country, Americana and Roots festival, The Long Road continues to spotlight artists at every stage of their journey. With stages inspired by front porches, dive bars, open highways, and the big-break main stage, the event blends authenticity with scale. Zimmerman sets the tone for what organizers describe as the strongest lineup yet, with more names to be announced.
Festival co-founder Baylen Leonard shared, “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 mainstage 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!”
Beyond the music, The Long Road delivers a full country lifestyle experience, from U.S.-inspired street food and American BBQ to craft beers, the Lucky Dice Classic Car and Bike show, line dancing, campfires, vintage funfair rides, dog shows, family activities, and Country-oke. Friday and Sunday headliners, plus dozens more artists across six stages, will be revealed soon.