Country to Country (C2C) returns in March 2025 for another three-day celebration of country music, with a stellar rotating lineup of both established stars and exciting newcomers performing across London, Glasgow, and Belfast from March 14 to 16.
Since its inception in 2013, C2C has become Europe's premier country music festival, attracting the world's top country artists and future stars.
In 2025, fans will once again enjoy performances at iconic venues, including The O2 in London, The OVO Hydro in Glasgow, and after a successful debut in 2024, The SSE Arena in Belfast.
C2C has played a pivotal role in introducing UK audiences to country music's biggest names. This year’s headliners are Grammy and CMA award-winning Lainey Wilson, reigning CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year; multi-platinum CMA award-winner Dierks Bentley, returning to C2C for the first time since 2014; and CMA award-winner Cody Johnson, making his C2C debut. All three will headline the festival for the first time in their careers.
The lineup also includes C2C newcomers Dylan Gossett, Tyler Hubbard, Chayce Beckham, Shaboozey, Tucker Wetmore, and Niko Moon.
Returning fan favorites Nate Smith, 49 Winchester, and Avery Anna will perform on the main stage for the first time after wowing crowds on the festival's smaller stages in past years.
Rising talents Wyatt Flores and Tanner Adell will also step up to the main stage, and neo-traditional trio The Castellows will make their C2C debut.
C2C has grown from its debut headlined by Tim McGraw and Carrie Underwood in 2013 to a massive three-day, multi-arena event featuring the best in country music.
With tens of thousands of fans attending annually, the festival showcases top talent from Nashville, the UK, and Europe.
BBC Radio 2 continues its long-standing partnership as the festival's broadcast partner, while the Country Music Association (CMA) remains a key festival collaborator.
"As Country Music continues to grow internationally, we're thrilled with the role C2C has played in developing audiences in the UK," says Milly Olykan, CMA Vice President of International Relations and Development.
"The festival is a special moment for fans and a key opportunity for artists to gain exposure in this market."
Legendary broadcaster and Radio 2 presenter Bob Harris, who has hosted the main stage since 2013, adds, "It’s been incredible to watch C2C grow into the massive event it is today. I’m excited to reconnect with the wonderful country music community and broadcast the excitement to millions of listeners."
The popular C2C Spotlight Stage, Bluebird Café, and CMA Songwriters Series will return once again in 2025. Stay tuned for more lineup announcements in the coming months.
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 4, and are available from the following:
London + Glasgow: www.axs.com/c2c, www.gigsandtours.com, www.ticketmaster.co.uk
Belfast: www.ticketmaster.ie
Glasgow: www.gigsinscotland.com, www.axs.com/c2c, www.gigsandtours.com, www.ticketmaster.co.uk
In 2024, C2C welcomed headliners Kane Brown, Brad Paisley, and Old Dominion, alongside Carly Pearce, Jake Owen, Brothers Osborne, and many more. The festival also featured performances on the Festival Stages, the Radio 2 Stage, CMA Screenings, Bluebird Café, and C2C Sessions.
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