Zach Top, Keith Urban and Brooks & Dunn have been announced as the three headliners for the 2026 edition of C2C: Country to Country. The festival runs March 13 to 15 across London’s The O2, Glasgow’s OVO Hydro and Belfast’s SSE Arena, bringing some of the biggest names in country back to UK and Irish audiences.

For Zach Top, these shows will mark his UK debut. The Academy of Country Music’s reigning New Male Artist of the Year headlines The O2 on March 13, joined by Scotty McCreery, Waylon Wyatt and Noeline Hofmann. Top has been steadily gaining momentum in Nashville with a 1990s inspired, neo-traditional sound that sets him apart from the mainstream pop country trend. The track ‘I Never Lie’ first gained traction on TikTok, giving Top wider recognition and highlighting how digital platforms now circulate more traditional leaning country sounds.

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Keith Urban returns to C2C for the first time in seven years, beginning his run in Glasgow. Urban will be joined by Russell Dickerson, Tyler Braden, Alana Springsteen and Bayker Blankenship. Grammy award winning Urban has carved out a strong following in Europe with arena ready shows that mix country with crossover pop rock.

Brooks & Dunn will headline C2C for the first time, opening in Belfast before continuing to Glasgow and London. It will be their first UK appearance since 2010. The duo will be joined by Drake Milligan, Kameron Marlowe, Ashley Cooke and MacKenzie Carpenter.

Since its debut in 2013 with Tim McGraw and Carrie Underwood at The O2, C2C has grown into the largest country festival outside North America, drawing tens of thousands each year. Alongside its marquee names, the festival has consistently provided a platform for emerging acts from Nashville, the UK and Europe. BBC Radio 2 returns as broadcast partner, while the Country Music Association continues to back the Spotlight Stage and songwriter showcases. Sarah Trahern, chief executive officer of the Country Music Association, said: “Helping rising country artists take their music to international audiences and working alongside the industry that champions them worldwide remains central to our mission.”

C2C 2026 also arrives as the festival expands across Europe, with new editions in Rotterdam and Berlin earlier in March featuring Jordan Davis, Jackson Dean and other rising American artists. Tickets for the UK shows go on sale Friday September 26 at 10am local time. The thirteenth edition of C2C once again balances established stars with fresh voices, underlining its role as the key gateway for country music outside the United States.

C2C Festival (Club-to-Club) 2025 is due to run between October 30 – November 2, with Blood Orange’s performance set to be the highlight of October 31. Releasing the current lineup February 26, other British artists will take to the stage at the exclusive Italian show, including pop musician A.G. Cook, as well as techno powerhouses Djrum, Ecco2k, and Four Tet.

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The festival’s lineup announcement follows the latest news of a US premier set to happen May 9 at Knockdown Center, New York City: ‘C2C Festival NYC’. This will feature a headlining performance from electronic experimentalist Oneohtrix Point Never, amongst an eclectic line-up, including British/London-based musicians Nala Sinephro, Two Shell, John Glacier and Kode9.  Blood Orange’s return to live music sparks big excitement amongst European fans; performances from the ‘You’re Not Good Enough’ singer, who has resided in New York since 2007, are few and far between, his last UK appearance being at the British Summer Time Festival at London’s Hyde Park in 2019. 

Last releasing an LP in 2019 with ‘Angel’s Pulse’, listeners have not heard much from Hynes since his EP ‘Four Songs’ (2022), featuring a collab single ‘Relax and Run’ with Erika de Casier and Eva Tolkin. Previously performing under the alias Lightspeed Champion, and part of indie band Test Icicles from 2004 – 2006, Dev Hynes has established himself as one of the UK’s most prolific songwriters and producers, having worked with numerous recording artists from 2010s alt pop classics such as Sky Ferreira and Haim, to music royalty, Kylie Minogue, Britney Spears and many more.

Also known as Blood Orange, Hynes has been releasing music under this name since 2009, producing a sound reminiscent of R&B and electronica projects. Particular highlights of his discography are his sophomore album ‘Cupid Deluxe’ (2013), producing cult hit singles such as ‘You’re Not Good Enough’ and ‘Uncle ACE’, as well as debut album ‘Coastal Grooves’ (2011), which boasts Hynes’ biggest track ‘Champagne Coast’. Recently regaining popularity as a viral TikTok sound, the single has over 200 million listens on Spotify, confirming that Blood Orange’s influence on pop music is one that’s here to stay. 

@lenkerlyrics this song makes me feel like im floating #fyp #lyrics #lenkerlyrics #music #foru #parati #champagnecoast #bloodorange original sound – lenkerlyrics

So far, C2C Festival is Blood Orange’s only announced show of 2025, however, the 39-year old singer has recently been active composing a live performance piece for the fashion brand Marni at Milan Fashion Week. Taking to the stage yesterday (February 26), Hynes provided the music for the show, alongside classical musicians Caecilie Trier and Julie Ant. 

For more information on C2C Festival, as well as Blood Orange announcements, visit the respective links.