Saddle Up: 5 Unmissable Live Country Concerts in London This Year

You don’t have to go to Nashville to enjoy incredible live country music! Grab your cowboy hat, and read on to discover the best country concerts in London this year.

Howdy! Are you looking for the best places to experience country music in London?

We know that it can be hard to find country music events in the city, but London does have a buzzing country scene if you know where to look!

That’s why we have done the hard work for you, and drawn together the most incredible country concerts happening in the capital this year, including legends of the genre to rising stars that you won’t want to miss out on.

Read on to discover our top five picks.

Is there country music in London?

While country music was born in and holds great popularity in America, the genre is growing amongst artists and fans in the UK and London.

Many young artists are now embracing country music, particularly as mainstream stars including Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus dominate the charts while maintaining some of their country music roots.

As a result of rising popularity, London plays host to a variety and growing number of country music concerts, festivals and events, meaning that you can enjoy your love of the genre in the city.

The best country concerts - London

Luke Combs

American country singer-songwriter Luke Combs will be heading to the UK this year as part of his incredible world tour.

With fifteen consecutive chart toppers behind him including ‘Going, Going, Gone’, Combs has developed a strong fan base in the UK, with many desperate to see the North Carolina-born star playing live.

As part of his tour, Luke is putting on a huge performance at The O2 Arena on Thursday 19th October, meaning that you can see him right in the heart of London.

The Chicks

Three-piece country band and 90s/00s stars, The Chicks will be continuing their comeback to music in 2023 with a world tour.

The ‘There’s Your Trouble’ singers made their return to the music scene following a fourteen-year hiatus in 2020, and now plan to keep the momentum going with another tour that has sent fans into a frenzy.

You can experience the powerful vocals and raw lyrics of the band for yourself at BST Hyde Park when they take to the stage for two nights on July 6th and July 8th.

Or, if you would rather see The Chicks at an arena, you can book your place at their upcoming Birmingham and Manchester tour dates with official The Chicks VIP tickets at Seat Unique today.

Shania Twain

Canadian singer-songwriter, Shania Twain is one of the best-selling music artists of all time and the best-selling female artist in country music history.

The 'Queen of Country Pop' has recently released her latest album titled ‘Queen of Me’ and has recently featured as a judge on the hit UK show ‘Starstruck’.

If you are a big fan of country music, then don’t miss out on seeing this legend live on her tour this year!

The five-time Grammy award-winning star will be putting on some of the most unmissable country music concerts in London with two shows at The O2 Arena this September.

Shania will also be travelling across the UK with a series of tour dates including shows at AO Manchester Arena, Utilita Birmingham Arena, and Leeds First Direct Arena. You can explore availability for Shania Twain VIP tickets below to secure your place on her highly anticipated tour.

Maren Morris

Maren Morris uniquely blends country with elements of pop, R&B and hip-hop to put a modern and intriguing twist on the genre.

As a result, she has gained stardom both in America and internationally with hit songs including ‘The Middle’ and ‘My Church’.

The singer-songwriter has toured since her preteen years, and definitely knows how to put on a show! If you want to see her live, head to her country music concert in London on Wednesday 5th July at the O2 Forum.

Drake White

Country artist Drake White and his band ‘The Big Fire’ found fame as support acts for artists including Eric Church, Luke Bryan and Tyler Bryant, and have now built up their own fan base.

The star has just released his newest track ‘The Optimystic’ and is set to celebrate with a series of tour dates, including a show at London’s Scala.

If you want to see him performing live, head to Drake White's show to hear incredible tracks including ‘Makin’ Me Look Good Again’ and ‘50 Years Too Late’ live.

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