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Country to Country 2026 – Lineup, Ticket & Date Guide

James Edward Carter Cooper • 2026-05-26 • Reviewed by Oliver Bennett






Country to Country 2026: Lineup, Tickets, Dates & Rumours | C2C Festival Guide


C2C: Country to Country, Europe’s largest country music festival, marked its 2026 edition from 13 to 15 March at The O2 in London. With Brooks & Dunn, Zach Top, and Keith Urban headlining, that event has now passed. Attention has moved to the next confirmed edition: C2C 2027, scheduled for 12–14 March 2027 across London, Glasgow, and for the first time, Manchester.

The official C2C website already promotes the 2027 edition, with general sale tickets set for autumn 2026. This shift has created some confusion among fans about what is happening when, and which lineup details are final. This guide breaks down the confirmed facts, the remaining uncertainties, and what to expect next.

Country to Country 2026 Lineup

The 2026 edition of C2C: Country to Country took place at The O2 in London from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 March. The headliners were Brooks & Dunn, Zach Top, and Keith Urban, as confirmed in reports covering the 2027 announcement. The O2 event page described a revolving lineup across the weekend.

C2C 2026 at a glance

Date Location Lineup Status Tickets Status
13–15 March 2026 London (The O2) Brooks & Dunn, Zach Top, Keith Urban Completed
12–14 March 2027 London (The O2) Not yet announced General sale autumn 2026
12–14 March 2027 Glasgow (OVO Hydro) Not yet announced General sale autumn 2026
12–14 March 2027 Manchester (AO Arena) Not yet announced General sale autumn 2026

Key insights about the lineup

  • The 2026 edition featured Brooks & Dunn, Zach Top, and Keith Urban as headliners at The O2 in London.
  • No full lineup for 2027 has been announced; organisers have stated it will be revealed later in the year.
  • Manchester is listed as a new venue for 2027, joining London and Glasgow.
  • Earlybird AXS pre-sale for 2027 opened on 18 March 2026 at 10am UK time for mailing-list subscribers.
  • General sale for 2027 is scheduled for autumn 2026, per the official festival site.
  • There are no credible lineup rumours for 2027 at this stage; one article states explicitly that there is “no 2027 line-up just yet.”
  • The 2026 edition is complete; all future attention is on the 2027 lineup announcement.

Key facts at a glance

Fact Detail
Festival name C2C: Country to Country
2026 dates 13–15 March 2026
2026 headliners Brooks & Dunn, Zach Top, Keith Urban
2026 location The O2, London
2027 dates 12–14 March 2027
2027 venues The O2 (London), OVO Hydro (Glasgow), AO Arena (Manchester)
2027 lineup status Not yet announced
2027 general sale Autumn 2026
Earlybird pre-sale 18 March 2026 at 10am UK time (AXS)
General sale date 20 March 2026 at 10am UK time
Manchester New addition for 2027

Country to Country 2026 Ticket Prices

Ticket pricing for the 2026 edition varied by venue and package. London tickets were sold through Ticketmaster, with general admission and VIP options available. For the 2027 edition, pricing details have not yet been released. The official site states that tickets will go on general sale in autumn 2026.

An earlybird presale via AXS took place on 18 March 2026 at 10am UK time for those subscribed to the festival mailing list, followed by a general sale on 20 March 2026 at 10am. These sales were for the 2027 edition, not 2026. Fans looking for 2027 tickets should monitor official channels for the autumn 2026 sale.

Ticket timing note

The earlybird AXS presale for 2027 opened on 18 March 2026 at 10am UK time for mailing-list subscribers. The general sale followed on 20 March 2026 at 10am. Both sales were for the 2027 edition. No further ticket sale dates have been confirmed beyond the autumn 2026 general sale window mentioned on the official site.

Country to Country Glasgow 2026

Glasgow has been a regular stop for C2C: Country to Country in previous years. The OVO Hydro (formerly The SSE Hydro) typically hosts the Glasgow leg. For 2026, Glasgow dates were initially anticipated but not confirmed in the same way as London. According to the official C2C website, the 2027 edition will include Glasgow at the OVO Hydro.

Fans planning to attend the Glasgow show for 2027 should note that the venue is the OVO Hydro, and tickets will be part of the general sale in autumn 2026. As with the other locations, the full Glasgow lineup has not yet been announced. The festival’s Instagram account is one channel to watch for updates.

No Glasgow lineup yet

As of now, no artists have been confirmed for the Glasgow leg of C2C 2027. The official festival site lists the OVO Hydro as the venue, but the lineup is expected to be revealed later in the year. Fans should rely on official announcements rather than speculation.

Country to Country 2026 Rumours

With the 2026 edition now concluded, most speculation has shifted to the 2027 lineup. According to reporting from Holler Country, there are no credible lineup rumours for 2027. The article notes that there is “no 2027 line-up just yet,” and that organisers are expected to assemble another major bill.

Beyond this, no specific artist names have surfaced from credible sources. Fans should treat any unverified claims about headliners or supporting acts as speculation until the official lineup is released. The festival’s website and social media remain the only reliable sources for confirmed acts.

How to spot real news

The only confirmed facts about the 2027 lineup are that it has not been announced and that organisers say it will be revealed later in the year. Any artist names circulating before that official announcement are unverified. The best sources are the festival’s own site and its verified social media accounts.

Country to Country 2027

The next edition of C2C: Country to Country is confirmed for 12–14 March 2027. The festival will take place at three venues: The O2 in London, the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, and the AO Arena in Manchester. Manchester is a new addition for 2027, expanding the festival’s reach beyond its traditional two-city format.

Tickets go on general sale in autumn 2026, according to the official C2C website. An earlybird AXS presale for mailing-list subscribers took place on 18 March 2026 at 10am UK time, followed by a general sale on 20 March 2026 at 10am. The full lineup for 2027 has not yet been revealed; organisers have said it will be announced later in the year.

For context, the 2026 edition headliners were Brooks & Dunn, Zach Top, and Keith Urban. Organisers are expected to assemble another major bill for 2027. The Wikipedia entry for C2C: Country to Country provides historical context on past lineups and editions.

What is the timeline for C2C 2026 and 2027?

The following timeline outlines the key events from the 2026 edition through to the confirmed 2027 dates, based on official announcements and verified reports.

  1. Autumn 2025: C2C 2026 first announced; London dates at The O2 confirmed.
  2. Winter 2025/2026: 2026 lineup announced with Brooks & Dunn, Zach Top, and Keith Urban as headliners.
  3. 13–15 March 2026: C2C 2026 takes place at The O2 in London.
  4. 18 March 2026 at 10am UK time: Earlybird AXS presale for 2027 opens for mailing-list subscribers.
  5. 20 March 2026 at 10am UK time: General sale for 2027 tickets opens.
  6. Autumn 2026: General sale for 2027 tickets (official site confirms this window).
  7. Later in 2026: Full 2027 lineup expected to be announced.
  8. 12–14 March 2027: C2C 2027 takes place across London (The O2), Glasgow (OVO Hydro), and Manchester (AO Arena).

Sources for this timeline include the W21 Music report on the 2027 announcement and Holler Country’s coverage of the early-bird sale.

What is confirmed and what remains unclear for C2C?

Some details about C2C are firmly established, while others remain unresolved. The table below separates the confirmed facts from the areas where information is still pending.

Established information Information that remains unclear
C2C 2026 took place 13–15 March 2026 at The O2, London. The full 2027 lineup has not been announced.
Brooks & Dunn, Zach Top, and Keith Urban headlined the 2026 edition. No credible lineup rumours for 2027 have emerged.
C2C 2027 is confirmed for 12–14 March 2027. Exact ticket pricing for 2027 has not been released.
Venues for 2027: The O2 (London), OVO Hydro (Glasgow), AO Arena (Manchester). Whether additional artists will be added to the 2027 bill beyond the headliners remains unknown.
General sale for 2027 is set for autumn 2026. Specific on-sale dates for the autumn 2026 general sale have not been announced.
Earlybird AXS pre-sale for 2027 took place on 18 March 2026 at 10am UK time. VIP package details and pricing for 2027 are not yet available.

What is the history of C2C: Country to Country?

C2C: Country to Country launched in 2013 and has grown into Europe’s largest country music festival. It typically takes place across multiple UK cities, with London and Glasgow as longstanding venues. The festival has brought major US country acts to the UK, including artists such as Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, and Chris Stapleton in previous years.

The 2026 edition continued that tradition with Brooks & Dunn, Zach Top, and Keith Urban. For 2027, the addition of Manchester’s AO Arena marks a notable expansion. The festival remains the dominant event for country music in Europe, with no direct competitor of similar scale on the continent.

What do official sources say about C2C 2026 and 2027?

Official sources provide the most reliable information about both editions. The following quotes come from the festival’s own communications and verified news reports.

“Tickets will go on general sale Autumn 2026.”

— C2C Official Website

“Country To Country returns The O2 from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 March 2026, with a revolving line-up…”

— The O2 event page

“No 2027 line-up just yet.”

— Holler Country

What should fans know about Country to Country right now?

The 2026 edition of C2C: Country to Country has concluded. The next edition is C2C 2027, taking place 12–14 March at The O2 in London, the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, and the AO Arena in Manchester. Tickets go on general sale in autumn 2026, with the full lineup expected later this year. No credible lineup rumours have surfaced. Fans should rely on the official C2C website and verified social media for updates, and avoid unverified speculation. For those traveling to Manchester, the Manchester Airport Arrivals T2 – Live Tracker & Complete Guide may be useful for planning arrivals. Visitors heading to Glasgow can check the 850-Mile Rain Wall Scotland Weather – What You Need to Know for weather context.

Frequently asked questions about C2C 2026 and 2027

When did Country to Country 2026 take place?

The 2026 edition took place from 13 to 15 March 2026 at The O2 in London. It was a three-day event with a revolving lineup.

Who performed at C2C 2026?

The headliners for 2026 were Brooks & Dunn, Zach Top, and Keith Urban. They were the main acts across the weekend at The O2.

When is the next C2C festival?

The next edition is C2C 2027, scheduled for 12–14 March 2027. It will take place in London, Glasgow, and Manchester.

Where will C2C 2027 be held?

C2C 2027 will be held at The O2 in London, the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, and the AO Arena in Manchester. Manchester is a new venue.

Is Manchester a new venue for C2C?

Yes, the AO Arena in Manchester is a new addition for the 2027 edition. Previous editions were held in London and Glasgow only.

When do 2027 tickets go on sale?

General sale for 2027 tickets is set for autumn 2026, according to the official C2C website. An earlybird presale took place on 18 March 2026.

Has the 2027 lineup been announced?

No, the full 2027 lineup has not been announced yet. Organisers have said it will be revealed later in the year.

Are there any credible lineup rumours for 2027?

No. One report explicitly states there is “no 2027 line-up just yet.” No credible rumours have emerged beyond general speculation.

How can I get early access to C2C 2027 tickets?

Joining the festival mailing list provides access to presale opportunities. The earlybird AXS presale for 2027 required a mailing-list subscription.

What were the C2C 2026 headliners?

The headliners for C2C 2026 were Brooks & Dunn, Zach Top, and Keith Urban. All three performed at The O2 in March 2026.


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