CELEBRATE THE BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND WITH MIDLAND, DRAKE MILLIGAN, JAMES BAY, SEASICK STEVE, ELLES BAILEY, MACKENZIE CARPENTER AND MORE
Saturday, Sunday and Weekend Tickets On Sale Now; Final Release Camping Tickets Available
LONDON, U.K. – (July 1, 2025) – The Long Road Festival returns for its biggest year ever in August 2025, featuring 80+ artists across six stages, headlined by acclaimed country traditionalist Drake Milligan (Friday), double GRAMMY nominated Texan trio Midland (Saturday) and multiple Brit Award winner, Ivor Novello recipient and GRAMMY nominee James Bay (Sunday).
Today, The Long Road announces day splits for Friday, Saturday and Sunday (below), along with the final additions to an already-packed lineup – co-curated by festival co-founder and radio personality Baylen Leonard – which brings together some of Country, Americana and Roots music’s most diverse and exciting new talents with renowned artists from across the world.
Making his UK debut, Liam St. John will kick off the Rhinestone Stage (main stage) on Friday, Aug 22 – opening on a Friday to weekend ticket holders for the first time this year – with Ashley Monroe, Fantastic Negrito, Darren Kiely and more taking the evening through to Drake Milligan’s highly anticipated closing set, a UK exclusive.
Mackenzie Carpenter, Charles Wesley Godwin, Elles Bailey and Larry Fleet are among the acclaimed artists gracing the stage on Saturday, Aug 23 ahead of Midland’s headline performance; while Sunday, Aug 24 promises a European summer festival exclusive from Chuck Ragan, alongside returning The Long Road artist Alana Springsteen, Fancy Hagood, The White Buffalo, Seasick Steve and more, before James Bay closes out the Bank Holiday weekend.
Among the 33 artists joining the lineup today are Colby Acuff (Interstate Stage - Sunday), Everette, Sykamore, and a special edition of The Round Up with Two Ways Home, an intimate songwriters round featuring Katy Hurt, Luke Flear and Emilia Quinn. Full list below.
Last month, the festival also unveiled its brand new sixth stage, The Hitching Post, which will host a number of various activities throughout the weekend, including line dancing sessions in collaboration with London Honky Tonk bar Lil’ Nashville, singer-songwriter rounds, panels and quizzes.
Named after the traditional gathering spot where neighbours tied their horses and came together to celebrate, the immersive new area takes inspiration both from iconic Texas venues like Gruene Hall, and converted community barns across the U.S., this rustic hotspot complete with wooden floors, vintage signage and festoon lighting is more than just a venue – it’s a hub for dancing, singing, and a place to catch up with old and new friends, alive with music, laughter and community.
With most ticket types now on their final tier and 2025 already The Long Road’s best-selling year yet, demand is at an all-time high for what promises to be a landmark year in the festival’s history.
Described by DIY as a “haven of country, Americana and roots” music and culture, being highlighted this year by the likes of Summer Festival Guide, Music Republic Magazine, Music Festival Wizard, The List, Festival Insights and UK Festival Guides, the Long Road has been at the forefront of helping fans of all genres discover their new favourite artists since its inception in 2018. Check out the 2024 aftermovie here to get a glimpse of what’s in store.
Continuing a tradition of sharing its platform through collaborations with recognised partners and voices from across the music industry, The Long Road’s stage takeovers will include:
Color Me Country with Rissi Palmer – featuring Denitia, David Unlayao, Jade Turner, and Chris Linton.
Loose Music – featuring Danny & The Champions of the World, Gill Landry, Bobbie, The Rockingbirds, Bonnie Dobson & the Hanging Stars, Greazy Alice, and Birds Flying Backwards.
And new for 2025, Snakefarm Records – featuring Kezia Gill, Evan Bartels, Alyssa Bonagura, These Wicked Rivers, and Jayler.
Returning for its sixth year to embrace its ‘Welcome Home Old Friend’ ethos, The Long Road’s audiences will find even more of the elements they’ve come to know and love. With performances on stages inspired by the different kinds of venues an artist might play throughout their career, from a dive bar or quiet front porch to the large-scale setting of the The Rhinestone Stage, each reflects the many homes of country and roots music, not just in sound, but in setting and spirit, designed to tell stories, create atmosphere, and offer fans unforgettable ways to connect with artists – no matter where they are on their journey.
More than just a music festival, audiences flock to The Long Road year after year to soak up the Country lifestyle – with U.S. inspired street food and American BBQ, craft beers, dedicated line dancing sessions, campfires, vintage funfair rides, a kids camp, Country-oke, the Lucky Dice Classic Car & Bike show and more – and to experience a family-friendly atmosphere.
The Long Road Festival runs from Friday, August 22 to Sunday, August 24 2025. Weekend, Camping, Day, Kids and VIP tickets available now: https://www.thelongroad.com/tickets.
ADDITIONAL ARTISTS ANNOUNCED TODAY [A-Z]:
Adult Cat ★ Alyssa Bonagura ★ Alyssa Flaherty ★ Beoga ★ Birds Flying Backwards ★ Charlotte Carpenter ★ Colby Acuff ★ Ella Spencer ★ Erin Kinsey ★ Everette ★ Gary Quinn ★ Jake O'Neill ★ Jayler ★ Jeorgia Rose ★ Jess & the Bandits ★ Josh Mitcham ★ Katie Rigby ★ Kezia Gill ★ Liam St. John ★ Madalitso Band ★ Maria Byrne ★ Maya Lane ★ Naomi Campbell ★ Oscar Blue ★ Shea Rafferty ★ Sykamore ★ The Round Up with Two Ways Home featuring: Katy Hurt, Luke Flear and Emilia Quinn ★ These Wicked Rivers ★ True Strays ★ Two Ways Home ★ Wells Ferrari
FULL LINEUP [A-Z]:
Adult Cat ★ Alana Springsteen ★ Alyssa Bonagura ★ Alyssa Flaherty ★ Ashley Monroe ★ Beoga ★ Birds Flying Backwards ★ Bobbie ★ Bonnie Dobson & the Hanging Stars ★ Charles Wesley Godwin ★ Charlotte Carpenter ★ Chris Linton ★ Chuck Ragan ★ Colby Acuff ★ Crowe Boys ★ Danny & The Champions of the World ★ Darren Kiely ★ David Unlayao ★ Denitia ★ Drake Milligan ★ Ella Spencer ★ Elles Bailey ★ Erin Kinsey ★ Evan Bartels ★ Evan Honer ★ Everette ★ Fancy Hagood ★ Fanny Lumsden ★ Fantastic Negrito ★ First Time Flyers ★ Gareth ★ Gary Quinn ★ Gill Landry ★ Greazy Alice ★ Halle Kearns ★ Jade Turner ★ Jake O’Neill ★ James Bay ★ Janet Devlin ★ Jayler ★ Jaywalkers ★ Jeorgia Rose ★ Jess & the Bandits ★ Josh Mitcham ★ Katie Rigby ★ Kellie Loder ★ Kim Churchill ★ Larry Fleet ★ Liam St. John ★ Mackenzie Carpenter ★ Madalitso Band ★ Maria Byrne ★ Maya Lane ★ Midland ★ Naomi Campbell ★ Nolan Taylor ★ Oscar Blue ★ Rainbow Girls ★ Robbie Cavanagh ★ Seasick Steve ★ Simeon Hammond Dallas ★ Steady Habits ★ Sykamore ★ The Rockingbirds ★ The Round Up with Two Ways Home featuring: Katy Hurt, Luke Flear and Emilia Quinn ★ The White Buffalo ★ These Wicked Rivers ★ Trousdale ★ True Strays ★ Two Ways Home ★ Wells Ferrari ★ Will Varley & The Southern Rust
DAY SPLITS:
FRIDAY:
Adult Cat ★ Ashley Monroe ★ Beoga ★ Crowe Boys ★ Darren Kiely ★ Drake Milligan ★ Ella Spencer ★ Fantastic Negrito ★ First Time Flyers ★ Janet Devlin ★ Jess & the Bandits ★ Katie Rigby ★ Liam St. John ★Madalitso Band ★ Maya Lane ★ Naomi Campbell ★ Oscar Blue ★ Sykamore ★ The Round Up with Two Ways Home featuring: Katy Hurt, Luke Flear and Emilia Quinn ★ Two Ways Home ★ Wells Ferrari
SATURDAY:
Birds Flying Backwards ★ Bobbie ★ Bonnie Dobson & The Hanging Stars ★ Charles Wesley Godwin ★ Chris Linton ★★ Crowe Boys ★ Danny & The Champions Of The World ★ David Unlayao ★ Denitia ★ Elles Bailey ★ Evan Honer ★ Everette ★ Fancy Hagood ★ Fanny Lumsden ★ First Time Flyers ★ Gareth ★ Gill Landry ★ Greazy Alice ★ Halle Kearns ★ Jade Turner ★ Jake O’Neill ★ Janet Devlin ★ Jeorgia Rose ★ Josh Mitcham ★ Larry Fleet ★ Mackenzie Carpenter ★ Maria Byrne ★ Midland ★ Rainbow Girls ★ Simeon Hammond Dallas ★ Sykamore ★ The Rockingbirds ★ Wells Ferrari
SUNDAY:
Alana Springsteen ★ Alyssa Bonagura ★ Alyssa Flaherty ★ Colby Acuff ★ Chuck Ragan ★ Color Me Country All Stars ★ Erin Kinsey ★ Evan Bartels ★ Fancy Hagood ★ Gary Quinn ★ Halle Kearns ★ James Bay ★ Jayler ★ Jaywalkers ★ Kellie Loder ★ Kezia Gill ★ Kim Churchill ★ Nolan Taylor ★ Robbie Cavanagh ★ Seasick Steve ★ Shea Rafferty ★ Steady Habits ★ These Wicked Rivers ★ True Strays ★ The White Buffalo ★ Trousdale ★ Will Varley & The Southern Rust
