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About the show
The British Country Music Festival takes place from 4th - 6th September and welcomes over 100 artists across five indoor stages in the Winter Gardens.
Acts are being announced each week in early 2026, with Elles Bailey and Raintown already confirmed!
Whether you are a fan of contemporary country, Americana and Roots music, or maybe you are new to the fastest growing music genre in the UK, this festival is a music discovery adventure. You will leave having been introduced to some of the nation’s most talented singer-songwriters alongside a carefully curated programme of amazing, international artists. As a weekend ticket holder, you can come and go as you please, and all rooms are accessible with seating, standing or dancing options. Our main stage is the candlelit Empress Ballroom, featuring a spectacular gilt ceiling and a sprung dance floor. If you are attending a festival for the first time or alone, you will leave having made new friends in what is well known to be a welcoming and inclusive event for all music lovers.
Featuring
Elles Bailey
2019 was a hell of a year for the super-smoky-voiced, hard-working, far-touring chanteuse Elles Bailey. On 8th March, she dropped her eagerly-anticipated second album ‘Road I Call Home’ to rave reviews, with the album charting in the Official UK Country Charts & Americana charts, gaining over 1.9 million streams since its release and reaching No.1 on the Amazon Blues Bestseller chart Like its chart-topping predecessor, ‘Road I Call Home’ features co-writing contributions from high-calibre collaborators, including British hit-making legend and Ivor Novello Award winner Roger Cook, storied Memphis and Nashville giant Bobby Wood, as well as Dan Auerbach (of Akron, Ohio powerhouses The Black Keys) on the infectious ‘Little Piece of Heaven’ which has been awarded ‘Song of the Year’ at the 2020 UK Americana Awards. As a self-confessed ‘rolling stone’ - Elles genuinely does call ‘the road’ home. She’s continued her wide-ranging headline touring throughout the UK and Europe and was also special guest support for Grammy Award winner Mike Farris, Martin Harley, The Kris Barras Band and King King. 2018/19 has also seen Elles Bailey move up the festival listings becoming a featured artist at key festivals including Black Deer, Swing Wesplaar, Ramblin’ Man Fair, & The GB R&B Festival. She also headed stateside for the International House Of Songs Summit in Arkansas and played Nashville’s Americana Fest. 2020 sees Elles touring the UK in March, Germany in April and playing many more international stages including taking to the high seas for the Joe Bonamassa ‘Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea’ cruise alongside the man himself, Joe Bonamassa, King King, Samantha Fish, Walter Trout and many more. She’s also picked up 3 UK Blues nominations 2020 for Artist of the Year, Band of the Year, & Album of the Year. “Absolutely Superb” Bob Harris BBC Radio 2
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Raintown
Raintown, the electrifying duo from Glasgow, are known for shaking up the music scene with their explosive blend of Scottish rock and contemporary country. Boasting an impressive 16 awards and two critically acclaimed albums, with a new one on the way, they're a force to be reckoned with. Their live shows are a feast for the senses, with energetic and charismatic performances that leave audiences delighted and enthralled. They have the rare ability to take you on an emotional journey, soaring high with adrenaline-fueled Country rock riffs, foot-stomping beats, and soaring melodies one moment, only to bring you crashing back to Earth with heart-wrenching, harmony filled, ballads and stories woven intricately into their soulful lyrics, the next. Their dynamic sound is a true testament to their exceptional musical talent.
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Blackpool
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- wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
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- 0844 856 1111
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on Friday 4 September 2026