After years of building anticipation, legendary country music duo Brooks & Dunn will headline the C2C: Country to Country festival in 2026, marking their first UK appearance in 15 years. The iconic pair, comprised of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn, will perform at all three festival venues—London’s O2 Arena, Glasgow’s OVO Hydro, and Belfast’s SSE Arena—during the three-day event scheduled for March 13-15, 2026.
Country music royalty returns as Brooks & Dunn make their triumphant UK comeback after 15 years of anticipation.
Joining Brooks & Dunn as co-headliners are veteran country star Keith Urban, returning to C2C after a seven-year hiatus, and rising talent Zach Top, who will make his first-ever European and UK performances at the festival. This carefully curated lineup bridges generations of country music, featuring established legends alongside emerging artists who represent the genre’s future.
The festival, which has expanded considerably since its 2013 inception, now includes events in Norway and Germany, reflecting growing European enthusiasm for country music. C2C has established itself as an annual European country music event that continues to grow in popularity and reach. The duo’s return follows their successful 2025 Neon Moon Tour that reaffirmed their status as country music royalty. Public tickets for the 2026 edition will go on sale September 26, 2025, giving fans ample time to prepare for what promises to be a landmark event in the European country music calendar.
Supporting acts announced for C2C 2026 include a diverse array of performers such as Scotty McCreery, Russell Dickerson, and Drake Milligan. Female artists will also feature prominently, with Alana Springsteen, Ashley Cooke, and Mackenzie Carpenter confirmed for performances.
New acts Bayker Blankenship and Noeline further round out the lineup, with additional artists expected to be announced as the festival approaches. The performers are expected to leverage social media advertising to build anticipation and engage with European fans ahead of their appearances.
Beyond the mainstage performances, C2C 2026 will feature programming sponsored by the Country Music Association, including the popular Spotlight Stage and Songwriters Series. The festival represents a significant opportunity for artists to create diverse income streams through merchandise sales, live performances, and international exposure. The Bluebird Cafe and BBC Radio 2, as the festival’s broadcast partner, will help showcase both established stars and emerging talent through live performances and industry events, continuing C2C’s tradition of building bridges between American country music and its growing European fanbase.
