{"id":3840,"date":"2025-12-03T14:43:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T14:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cmni.co.uk\/?p=3840"},"modified":"2026-01-06T02:46:57","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T02:46:57","slug":"multi-platinum-star-bailey-zimmerman-announced-as-the-first-headliner-for-the-long-road-festival-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cmni.co.uk\/index.php\/2025\/12\/03\/multi-platinum-star-bailey-zimmerman-announced-as-the-first-headliner-for-the-long-road-festival-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"MULTI-PLATINUM STAR BAILEY ZIMMERMAN ANNOUNCED AS THE FIRST HEADLINER FOR THE LONG ROAD FESTIVAL 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>AUGUST 27-30 2026; EARLY BIRD TICKETS ON SALE, SATURDAY DAY TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>THE LONG ROAD RETURNS FOLLOWING ITS BIGGEST YEAR YET IN 2025 <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe  id=\"_ytid_51083\"  width=\"676\" height=\"380\"  data-origwidth=\"676\" data-origheight=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/u4lx3u40SxQ?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=0&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=1&#038;autohide=2&#038;hl=en_US&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The UK&#8217;s largest outdoor Country, Americana and Roots festival,&nbsp;<strong>The Long Road,&nbsp;<\/strong>returns for a seventh year to the scenic grounds of Stanford Hall, Leicestershire over the August 2026 Bank Holiday weekend<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>(<strong>Aug. 27 &#8211; 30<\/strong>). Kicking off the lineup, multi-platinum, record-breaking star&nbsp;<strong>Bailey Zimmerman&nbsp;<\/strong>is confirmed as the&nbsp;<strong>Saturday night headliner<\/strong>, marking his first UK performance in more than two years, following his sold-out UK and European headline run in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Celebrated as a true tastemaker event, The Long Road spotlights artists at every stage in their career, from powerhouse veterans to rising stars. With stages inspired by the places that shape country music &#8211; from front porches and dive bars, to miles across the Interstate, to the big-break main stage.\u00a0 The festival&#8217;s evolution sees 2026 welcoming Bailey Zimmerman, who sets the tone for the strongest line up yet with many more names to be announced.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cmni.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TLR25_JadeVowles_gen_-01-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cmni.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TLR25_JadeVowles_gen_-01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cmni.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TLR25_JadeVowles_gen_-01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cmni.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TLR25_JadeVowles_gen_-01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cmni.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TLR25_JadeVowles_gen_-01-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cmni.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TLR25_JadeVowles_gen_-01-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cmni.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TLR25_JadeVowles_gen_-01-676x451.jpg 676w, https:\/\/cmni.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TLR25_JadeVowles_gen_-01-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Festival co-founder&nbsp;<strong>Baylen Leonard<\/strong>&nbsp;shared of the announcement:&nbsp;<em>&#8220;Bailey Zimmerman is one of the most exciting live artists to emerge recently and we couldn&#8217;t be more thrilled to welcome him to The Long Road.&nbsp; With his trademark showmanship and immense singalong hits, his mainstage set is going to be one to remember. Bailey&#8217;s energy and TLR&#8217;s status as a must attend event for UK music fans is the perfect match!&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the music, festival-goers return to The Long Road year after year to soak up the<strong>\u00a0Country lifestyle<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; U.S. inspired street food and American BBQ, craft beers, the Lucky Dice Classic Car &amp; Bike show, line dancing, campfires, vintage funfair rides, the dog show and pooch parade, activities and games for families &amp; kids, Country-oke, and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/cmni.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TLR25_KeziaTan_gen-9918-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cmni.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TLR25_KeziaTan_gen-9918-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cmni.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TLR25_KeziaTan_gen-9918-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cmni.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TLR25_KeziaTan_gen-9918-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cmni.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TLR25_KeziaTan_gen-9918-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cmni.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TLR25_KeziaTan_gen-9918-2048x1362.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cmni.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TLR25_KeziaTan_gen-9918-676x450.jpg 676w, https:\/\/cmni.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TLR25_KeziaTan_gen-9918-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Friday &amp; Sunday headliners and much more across four days and over six stages to be announced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a record-breaking super early bird release, the festival has launched&nbsp;<strong>Family Tickets<\/strong>&nbsp;for two adults and up to three children, saving over \u00a380. Group, Saturday and remaining Early Bird tickets are available now at:<a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.us.nylas.com\/l\/d6ad4d52588a4fb59c759e50887011a4\/2\/4cb545e46bcf9bcb323c86cdc11fa5907253bf64690bd141d2f7a56eec5805e1?cache_buster=1764754366\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;<strong>https:\/\/www.thelongroad.com\/tickets<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;The array of artists on display at The Long Road demonstrates country music&#8217;s greatest strength: its variety.&#8221;<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013<a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.us.nylas.com\/l\/d6ad4d52588a4fb59c759e50887011a4\/3\/595e856a316169a8320f4a88c567b02177b380180ab8aca7bc039c83bcdc24bb?cache_buster=1764754366\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;DIY<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;The Long Road seems to be a shining beacon of hazy late summer, drenched in soulful wholesome vibes that are sure to put you at ease. It&#8217;s hard to put this festival in the context of festivals as a whole, because it feels as the tagline goes, like being &#8216;welcomed home&#8217;.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/em>\u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.us.nylas.com\/l\/d6ad4d52588a4fb59c759e50887011a4\/4\/cfaa0b07d6815a024da165b79f4ce5368a80d28f1bc46be1a8434ddaeada054d?cache_buster=1764754366\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Summer Festival Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;If you&#8217;re even half-curious about country, this is the weekend that will make you fall in love with it.&#8221; \u2013<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.us.nylas.com\/l\/d6ad4d52588a4fb59c759e50887011a4\/5\/41ccfded33f4920776f218ce5bab9bc2e3565585eec8ddeb17889866c0fa5ac7?cache_buster=1764754366\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>&nbsp;<\/em>Music News<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;What sets The Long Road apart from other festivals is its warm, welcoming atmosphere. It feels like coming home\u2014relaxed, fun, and safe&#8221;&nbsp;<\/em>\u2013<a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.us.nylas.com\/l\/d6ad4d52588a4fb59c759e50887011a4\/6\/a65f5900503b03387cd6d73921c4fd6f5a908a683b8a7cb9b2f0443f1cc9381a?cache_buster=1764754366\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;Rock At Night<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;The Long Road transports you to the States with its BBQ food, Kentucky bourbon masterclasses, a Honky-tonk bar, and an exciting line-up of country music stars.&#8221;<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 The Standard<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;Phenomenal&#8230; The Long Road continues to cement its legacy as one of England&#8217;s premiere country music festivals&#8221;&nbsp;<\/em>\u2013 Holler<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;The Long Road delivers it all. 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