Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle, Josh Ross and More Unveiled for The Long Road Festival 2026
By Maxim Mower
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A host of new names have been announced for The Long Road Festival 2026, with country legend Emmylou Harris joining the already-announced headliner, Bailey Zimmerman.
Also added to the 2026 bill is country-rock trailblazer, Steve Earle, with fans looking forward to line-dancing along to the Virginia native's iconic anthem, ‘Copperhead Road’.
The Long Road Festival continues to showcase its willingness to blur the lines between folk, country, roots and Americana, with traditional-leaning artists like Harris and Earle appearing alongside Josh Ross, who incorporates Hip-Hop elements into his sound.
In addition, those lucky enough to get their hands on The Long Road Festival 2026 tickets will be able to enjoy sets from the likes of Jim Lauderdale, Shakey Graves, The Felice Brothers, Uncle Lucius, Striking Matches, Oliver Hazard, Zandi Holup, Sarah Jane Scouten Jason Scott & The High Heat, Horsebath and many more.
We're particularly excited to hear joyful beach-folk troubadours The 502s returning to Stanford Hall, Leicestershire for this beloved UK festival, with the ‘Your Nonsense Makes Sense’ hitmakers describing themselves as “the happiest band on Earth”.
Country and Contemporary Christian Music phenom Anne Wilson is another stand-out name from the 2026 roster of performers, with the ‘Rain in the Rearview’ hitmaker set to perform at The Long Road Festival as part of her debut UK run.
Completing the list of newly introduced artists for The Long Road Festival 2026 is The Hanging Stars, Trevor Moss & Hannah-Lou, Mia Kelly, Lily Fitts, Noah James, Slow Motion Cowboys, Kezia Gill, Rose Betts, Trevor Moss & Hannah-Lou and Liam Price.
Excitingly, Red Dog Saloon - a Holler favourite - will be bringing its Texas-inspired BBQ spreads to The Long Road Festival for the first time this year. The celebrated three-day event is set to take place once again at Stanford Hall across August 27 - 30th.
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