Country To Country returns The O2 from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 March 2026, with a revolving line-up across three days of country music’s biggest stars, including Zach Top, Keith Urban, and Brooks & Dunn, along a string of most-exciting newcomers.

Since 2013, C2C has become the premier destination to see the world’s best country artists and future stars outside of North America. A pioneering event in bringing country stars to UK audiences, C2C is delighted to announce this year’s headliners:  ACM, CMA and Grammy Award winning Brooks & Dunn will headline C2C for the first time ever, marking the Country Music Hall of Fame recipients’ first appearances in the UK since 2010. ACM, CMA and Grammy Award winning Keith Urban returns to C2C for the first time in 7 years. Finally, reigning ACM ‘New Male Artist of the Year’ Zach Top performs in the UK for the first time ever, after recently being nominated for 5 CMA awards.

They are joined by C2C fan favourites Scotty McCreery, Russell Dickerson and Drake Milligan alongside a host of rising stars returning to the festival after breakout years, including Bayker Blankenship, Kameron Marlowe, Ashley Cooke, Mackenzie Carpenter, Tyler Braden and Alana Springsteen, who co-hosted the main stage alongside Bob Harris in 2024. Completing the line up, Waylon Wyatt and Noeline Hofmann will make their C2C debuts.

Since its inaugural event in 2013 headlined by Tim McGraw and Carrie Underwood at The O2, London, Country to Country has grown to a three-day multi-arena event featuring the best in country music, with tens of thousands in attendance each year. Not only does C2C feature performances from the world’s best country stars it also showcases the best of emerging talent from Nashville, UK and Europe. Heading into its thirteenth year, BBC Radio 2 continues as the broadcast partner for the event, while the Country Music Association (CMA) continues as a key festival partner.

“CMA is proud to once again sponsor the Spotlight Stage at C2C,” Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer, says. “Helping rising Country artists take their music to international audiences, and working alongside the industry that champions them worldwide, remains central to our mission. We are grateful for our continued collaboration with C2C, a valued partner since the very beginning.”

Helen Thomas, Head of BBC Radio 2, says: “Radio 2 remains committed to specialist music, and Bob Harris’ Country Show continues to be the nation’s most popular country music programme. We’re proud to have been the broadcast partner of C2C since its launch in 2013, and I’m delighted that this relationship will continue in 2026, as it’s one of the highlights in our live music calendar. The appeal of Country music continues to grow in the UK, and Radio 2 will continue to respond to this, producing many hours of country music programming which our listeners can hear again and again on BBC Sounds.”

Bob Harris says: “I’ve been extremely proud to host Country to Country Festival in London since the very first weekend in 2013 and I can't wait to host the main stage again in 2026. It's been incredible to see C2C grow into a standout moment in the global Country music community. I'm so thrilled that Radio 2 has been at the heart of the festival from day one, bringing the very best of Country talent to fans and helping make Country the fastest-growing music genre in the UK."

Country To Country has revealed news of The Bluebird Cafe, Song Suffragettes and the Official Afterparties, all returning to The O2, London for 2026.

The Bluebird Cafe celebrates 10 years at Country to Country in 2026. This seated show, hosted in the intimate O2 Blueroom, takes the form of a ‘songwriter’s round’, with each artist taking it in turns to talk about their relationship with The Bluebird Cafe, their songwriting and the stories behind their music. Over three shows, Emily Ann Roberts, Aaron Raitiere, McCoy Moore, Jade Bird, Mae Estes, Tyce Delk, Meg McRee, Liam St John and Jeff Cohen will perform.

On the anniversary, Erika Nichols (President/GM, Bluebird Cafe) says: "Celebrating a decade of The Bluebird Cafe at Country to Country is a testament to the enduring power of the Nashville songwriting community and the dedication of our UK audience that believes in the power of original music. Over the last 10 years, we’ve watched our shows become a cornerstone of the C2C experience, providing a platform for both legendary writers and the next generation of talent. We are so proud of this partnership and the way it continues to foster a deep connection between artist and audience."

In addition, Song Suffragettes will host a songwriters round in London on Sunday 15 March. Taking place the O2 Blueroom, Alyssa Flaherty, Georgia Ku, Hannah McFarland and Maya Lane will take turns to perform their songs. Song Suffragettes is the all-female country music singer-songwriter showcase that takes place every Monday night at The Listening Room Cafe in Nashville, TN, and C2C is delighted to host a special edition of the event in London.

A favourite amongst C2C fans, The Official Afterparties will also return. These special performances, followed by a DJ set, keep the party going after the main stage headliner has finished. Taking place in Indigo at The O2, Emily Ann Roberts performs on Friday 13 March, Jackson Dean on Saturday 14 March and Ashley Cooke on Sunday 15 March. These sets will be followed each night by Rattlesnake Johnny, spinning your favourite country songs until the end.

Jackson Dean has also been confirmed to co-host the main stage alongside Bob Harris OBE, introducing each artist before their performance.