Highways Festival returns to the UK in 2026, and its line-up has just been revealed. The annual country music festival returns, once again, for the fourth time to London’s prestigious Royal Albert Hall. The three-day festival, which is due to take place from Friday, May 15, 2026 to Sunday, May 17, 2026, will bring country artists from all over the world – both classic and brand new – to one of the most celebrated stages in the city.

This year’s event will be headlined by an incredible trio of artists. First up is Jon Pardi, the Nashville local who has enchanted music fans for decades. Next is Carly Pearce, a contemporary hero and songbird who has not only excelled in the charts, but also pushed boundaries in the industry. Finally, worldwide icon Emmylou Harris takes the festival home with her incredible songs including C’est La Vie, If This is Goodbye and Beneath Still Waters.

Highways Festival 2026 is only six months away, and for the fans looking to buy tickets as soon as possible, this week is the time to do it.

Tickets go on general onsale this week, but before that, there are some presale events.

Below, we’ve broken down everything fans need to know about Highways Festival tickets, how to get them, and when they’re released.

Highways Festival is holding two presale events this week, both of which kick off at the same time, and are on right now after beginning on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

The first presale event comes from O2 Priority, and its tickets are exclusively available to subscribers of the O2 mobile phone network.

The second presale is exclusive to past bookers of Highways Festival, who will receive ticket-buying details in their email inboxes.

Then presale tickets can be purchased here:

Buy Highways Festival presale tickets here.

The newly-announced headliners are already excited to hit the Royal Albert Hall’s incredible stage in May, 2026.

Emmylou Harris said: “The Royal Albert Hall is such a legendary venue. It holds a special place in my heart. I am thrilled to be returning to a stage that has hosted so many historic performances.”

Carly Pearce added: “There are certain venues around the world that are truly iconic, and one of them is the Royal Albert Hall. The UK has become such a special place for me to share my music, and I’m so excited to cross off a bucket list moment by headlining one of the most legendary stages in the world at Highways in 2026.”

Finally, Jon Pardi said: “I am incredibly honoured to have the opportunity to play Royal Albert Hall. London never disappoints and this show will be one for the books.”