Festival honouring Dolly Parton set for Nashville and London
Dolly Parton's estate has announced a two-day festival called DollyFest, scheduled for 2027 in London and Nashville. The event will serve as a public celebration of the late country music icon's life and legacy.
Why it matters
This event marks a significant cultural tribute to a globally influential artist, replacing a traditional memorial with a fan-focused festival experience.
Image source, Getty Images By Grace Eliza Goodwin Published 2 hours ago Dolly Parton's estate has announced a festival honouring the life and legacy of the late singer, set for London and Nashville.
The "star-studded" two-day DollyFest will happen across two consecutive weekends in both cities in 2027, her estate said in a Monday press release, adding that the specific dates will be announced later.
Parton herself dreamed up an earlier version of the event, where she would host and perform alongside other artists, but the original January 2026 event was called off before it was announced publicly, due to Parton's health struggles, her estate said.
"DOLLYFEST will be the party of a lifetime she wanted to share with the world," her estate said.
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