About Country Calling UK
After editions at Chelmsford's Hylands Estate, Country Calling UK 2027 moves to Kings Farm, Chelmsford, Essex for a weekend of country music from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 August 2027.
The festival began in 2025 at Hylands Estate, when its official page billed it as the UK’s newest country musical festival. In 2026, the official recap reported thousands of fans, 104 original country artists and six stages, with Randy Houser and Parmalee headlining.
Pre-booking is required. Official 2027 tickets are listed in Adult, Child, Infant and VIP Upgrade categories.
Lineup and Programme
Country music sits at the centre of the bill. Eight stages are listed.
- Outpost Main Stage
- Homestead Stage
- Dive Bar Stage
- Caffè Nero Stage
- Country Club VIP Stage
- Little Wranglers Stage
- Tailgate Busking Stage
- Live Cooking Stage
Programme activity takes in line dancing sessions and artist meet-and-greets. Afterparties, funfair rides and games are also listed, alongside food outlets, bars, merchandise browsing and the Live Cooking Stage.
Who Is It For?
The audience is country-music focused and family-friendly. It is an all-ages event.
Family programming includes the Little Wranglers Kids Club and a family fun fair. The 2027 About page says under-16s must be accompanied by an adult, while the current ticket terms say guests under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult ticket holder and that Challenge 25 applies on entry.
The Venue and Site
Kings Farm sits next to Hylands Estate in Writtle, Chelmsford. The postcode is CM1 3PJ.
The 2027 site plans include camping, glamping and live-in vehicles.
- Dedicated camping area
- Luxury bell tent glamping options
- Live-in vehicle spaces
- Multiple bars and food outlets
- Merchandise stalls and traders
- Water refill points
- Meet-and-greet area
- VIP toilets, lounge seating and dedicated VIP bar and catering area
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