Highways Festival is set to return to London’s Royal Albert Hall for its fourth consecutive year, transforming the iconic venue into a home for country and Americana music from Friday 15th to Sunday 17th May 2026. Presented by Live Nation with support from the Royal Albert Hall, the three-day event promises a rich blend of heartfelt songwriting, soaring harmonies and genre-spanning performances, with headliners Jon Pardi, Carly Pearce and Emmylou Harris leading an unmissable weekend of music that bridges modern Nashville hits with timeless Americana tradition.
Baylen Leonard, the acclaimed voice behind Absolute Radio Country’s Americana and Roots show The Front Porch, returns to host the main auditorium, guiding audiences through the festival’s musical journey. Beyond the headline performances, Highways stretches across every corner of the Hall, offering intimate Songwriter’s Rounds where artists share the stories behind their songs, a lively Country for Kids event on Sunday morning, and Official After Parties in the Elgar Room on Friday and Saturday nights to keep the celebration alive long after the main stage lights dim.
Live Nation and Royal Albert Hall executives have hailed the festival as a defining fixture in the country and Americana calendar, praising its ability to bring fans and artists together in one of the world’s most revered performance spaces. Artists themselves echoed the sentiment, with Jon Pardi calling the opportunity a career highlight, Carly Pearce describing it as a bucket-list moment, and Emmylou Harris expressing her excitement at returning to a venue she holds close to her heart.
The 2026 lineup reflects the festival’s blend of established stars and rising voices. Friday’s program features Jon Pardi, Randall King, Kaitlin Butts and Jack Van Cleaf. Saturday welcomes Carly Pearce, Corey Kent, Clover County and an additional artist to be announced. Sunday closes with a legendary performance from Emmylou Harris alongside Jim Lauderdale, marking a powerful finale to what promises to be one of the most memorable editions of Highways yet.
Dining, VIP, and hospitality packages are available for purchase. Tickets for Highways 2026 can be purchased at www.highwaysfestival.co.uk.
