The festival celebrating country and Americana music will head to London from the 15th to the 17th May.
Returning for its fourth instalment in 2026, the Highways Festival has confirmed its line up, bringing three days worth of Country and Americana music to London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall next May.
Next year’s festival will see Jon Pardi, Carly Pearce, and the legendary Emmylou Harris headlining across the weekend, which will celebrate the full spectrum of modern and classic country, from Nashville chart-toppers to Americana icons redefining the genre for a new generation.
Meanwhile, back to host the main auditorium is Baylen Leonard, the vibrant voice of Absolute Radio Country’s Americana and Roots show, The Front Porch. A two-time CMA International Broadcaster of the Year, Baylen will guide the festival through its musical journey, celebrating the vibrant world of country music.
Beyond the main stage, Highways will also offer a range of other ways to celebrate Country music including the Songwriter’s Round, hosted by Absolute Radio Country, brings audiences up close to some of the genre’s finest writers as they share the stories behind their songs in an intimate, acoustic setting.
Families can start their Sunday at Country for Kids, a lively morning event filled with interactive music and fun for all ages. And when the curtain falls in the main auditorium on Friday and Saturday night, the Official After Party takes over the Elgar Room, keeping the party going into the small hours.
The full line up is as follows:
Auditorium Line-Up – Friday 15th May 2026:
Jon Pardi
Randall King
Kaitlin Butts
Jack Van Cleaf
Auditorium Line-Up – Saturday 16th May 2026:
Carly Pearce
Corey Kent
Artist TBA
Clover County
Auditorium Line-Up – Sunday 17th May 2026:
Emmylou Harris
Jim Lauderdale
To find out more visit: https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2026/highways