Counting Crows are to headline The O2 as part of this autumn’s BluesFest. Returning to London for the first time since two sold-out shows in 2014, the multi-million selling folk-rockers are confirmed to close the festival on Sunday 28 October for a much-anticipated show that will also feature a full set from award-winning US vocalist Alison Krauss.

Krauss has enjoyed an illustrious 30-year career that has seen her win 27 Grammy Awards, sell over 12 million albums and collaborate with the likes of Robert Plant, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift, Kenny Rogers, Emmylou Harris and James Taylor. Support for Counting Crows and Alison Krauss comes from revered Americana singer-songwriter Jake Smith AKA The White Buffalo.

BluesFest Director Leo Green:

“We’re thrilled to be bringing Counting Crows back to the UK for what will be their only show here of the year and to have the incredible Alison Krauss join them on the same bill is an honour for us.

BluesFest is proud to present a broad range of artists from the worlds of blues, soul, rock, country & roots - with Counting Crows, Alison Krauss and The White Buffalo joining the likes of John Fogerty, Robert Plant, Steve Miller, Van Morrison, Robert Cray, Beth Hart, Raphael Saadiq and Zac Brown all on the bill, 2018’s festival line-up is looking very exciting.”

Running from Thursday 25 to Sunday 27 October, the line-up for this year’s festival sees Counting Crows, Alison Krauss and The White Buffalo joining Robert Plant, Van Morrison, John Fogerty, Steve Miller, Zac Brown Band, Beth Hart, Robert Cray Band, Raphael Saadiq and Don Bryant Feat. The Bo-Keys with more names to be announced in due course.

Tickets go on general sale Friday 22 June at 9am.