US Country band Parmalee will make their UK debut at Country Calling Festival this August in Chelmsford, Essex.
Taking place from 14th to 16th August 2026, Parmalee will finally perform for their UK fans. With over 1.6 billion streams, six #1 country hits, and unforgettable live shows, this is a headline moment years in the making. From the record-breaking ‘Cowgirl' to fan favourites like ‘Take My Name', ‘Just the Way; and ‘Girl In Mine', Parmalee promise a UK debut that will delight fans. It will be the only place fans can see them this year in the UK.
Parmalee will be joined by Randy Houser, who will headline at his first UK Country music festival. He will deliver an electrifying set packed with fan favourites like “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight”, ‘How Country Feels', and ‘Like a Cowboy', promising Chelmsford an unforgettable, high-energy experience that will have the crowd singing along from start to finish.
One of Australia’s brightest stars, James Johnston, makes his UK debut at Country Calling. With over 123 million global streams, six #1 airplay hits, and an incredible 118 consecutive weeks in the Top 20 of the Country Hot 50, Johnston’s performance is set to be unmissable. Also making their UK festival debuts are Drew Green, the acclaimed Sony Nashville songwriter turned artist; Madeline Merlo, CCMA-nominated country-pop standout; Trevor Martin, the viral crossover star with 30+ million streams; and Lakelin Lemmings, whose heartfelt small-town storytelling is winning hearts everywhere.
Joining them are international acts Blake Henderson, Tori Darke, Thunderstorm Artis, Kasey Tyndall, and Macartney Reinhardt, each bringing their own unique flavour of country to the UK for the first time.Returning international favourites promise to thrill fans with a mix of country roots and modern country-pop, featuring Hannah Ellis, Tyler Rich, Erin Kinsey, Charlie Worsham, Alyssa Bonagura, Jeff Cohen and Halle Kearns.
The festival also continues to champion UK talent, giving British artists stages of every size – including the Main Stage. Homegrown stars joining this year’s lineup include Twinnie, Chanel Yates, Janet Devlin, Jake O’Neill, Bronnie, and Jack Browning, alongside many more exciting acts.
Country Calling Festival returns with an expanded experience designed by country fans, for country fans. As the UK’s fan-first and ultimate family country music festival, Country Calling combines world-class music, immersive country culture, and fun for all ages. For the first time, fans can stay onsite with camping, glamping, and live-in vehicle options, keeping them close to the action at this 10,000 capacity festival featuring over 70 artists across five stages.T
Weekend tickets are on sale now at country-calling.com. Kids under 16 go free with every paying adult (1:1 ratio). Plus you can spread the cost with Klarna. Day tickets will be released closer to the festival once day splits are announced, and are subject to availability.
