The Long Road Festival 2024: Don McLean confirmed as new headliner

By Callum Crumlish, Entertainment Editor

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The Long Road Festival 2024 tickets are out now, and the show will be headlined by Russell Dickerson (Image: PH)

The Long Road Festival 2024 has just confirmed the next artist hitting the main stage as headliner this summer: Don McLean. 

Yes, the man and myth behind American Pie, and one of 's biggest fans

He'll be joining Russell Dickerson as a headliner, as well as some other massive artists across the weekend event. 

The incredible country, Americana and Roots festival will once again be hitting Leicestershire this year at the Stanford Hall at the end of August.

The Long Road Festival 2024, which is taking place from August 23-25, will have Don McLean and Russell Dickerson joined by some incredible artists, including American Aquarium, Brittney Spencer, Chapel Hart, The Red Clay Strays and many more.

Speaking about making his way back across the pond, the American star said: "I am delighted to return to England to perform at The Long Road Festival. Since I have decided to stop doing bus tours of distant destinations, I will still return for special performances. I love England and look forward to seeing my audience again”

Pokey Lafarge, who is also attending, added: "Ah, sunny England… in August… I can’t wait! I’m grateful and excited to be playing The Long Road Festival and taking the good people to Rhumba Country for an hour or so."

We have the full line-up as it stands at the bottom of this article for you to explore before grabbing tickets.

And, speaking of which, tickets for the weekender are out right now, and there are plenty of options available for you to attend the event your way.

Here's the breakdown:

"I’m grateful and excited to be playing The Long Road Festival and taking the good people to Rhumba Country for an hour or so" - Pokey LaFarge

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The Red Clay Strays are playing The Long Road Festival (Image: PH)

How to buy The Long Road Festival 2024 tickets now

Tickets for The Long Road Festival 2024 are out right now.

They are available from a couple of different online retailers, including Ticketweb and See Tickets. Here's the breakdown:

TICKETWEB - Buy The Long Road Festival 2024 tickets.

SEE TICKETS - Buy The Long Road Festival 2024 tickets.

There are two different types of tickets available for The Long Road Festival 2024.

One weekend ticket includes access to the camping grounds, while the other does not.

Here are the links:

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The Long Road Festival line-up (Image: PH)

Where is The Long Road Festival 2024?

The Long Road Festival 2024 is due to take place at Stanford Hall, Leicestershire.

Stanford Hall is a massive stately home, close to the beautiful village of Stanford on Avon. It is also very close to the town of Lutterworth, Leicestershire.

The festival is due to kick off August 23, 2024, and run until August 25, 2024.

When is The Long Road Festival 2024?

The Long Road Festival 2024 will take place from Friday, August 23, 2024, to Sunday, August 25, 2024.

During this weekend festival, The Long Road will be held at the iconic Stanford Hall stately home in Leicestershire.

Tickets for the expansive country, Americana and roots festival are out right now.

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Brittney Spencer will hit The Long Road Festival (Image: PH)

The Long Road Festival 2024 line-up - FULL LIST

  • Don McLean
  • Adeem the Artist
  • American Aquarium
  • Andrew Combs
  • Angie K
  • Brittney Spencer
  • Brown Horse
  • Chapel Hart
  • Clara Mann
  • Colbie Caillat
  • Color Me Country All Stars
  • Dan Davidson
  • Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors
  • Flatland Cavalry
  • Gina Larner
  • Jake Vaadeland
  • Jamie Lawson
  • Julian Taylor
  • Kaitlin Butts
  • Kassi Valazza
  • Kristian Bush
  • Kyle Daniel
  • Lola Kirke
  • Meg McRee
  • Michael Warren
  • My Darling Clementine
  • Pokey LaFarge
  • Randall King
  • Red Clay Strays
  • Remember Monday
  • Russell Dickerson
  • RVSVHD
  • S.G. Goodman
  • Southall
  • The Homecoming String Band
  • Tiera Kennedy
  • Vincent Neil Emerson
  • Wyatt Flores

Plus many more acts still to come…

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