Dollyfest | Two day festival honoring Dolly Parton set for 2027
Organizers say that holding the music festival is “What Dolly Would Do.” The event will serve as a way to honor her as she would have appreciated.
By: Tammy Castany
A music festival honoring Dolly Parton has been announced for 2027.
According to the country music legend’s estate, what was originally planned as a multi-artist event in Nashville in January 2026 to celebrate Parton’s 80th birthday has now expanded into a two-weekend celebration spanning two continents.
Dollyfest, described by organizers as a star-studded, two-day festival, will take place over two consecutive weekends in Nashville, Tennessee, and London, England.
“What Dolly started, we will ensure is brought to life,” states Danny Nozell, Founder/CEO of CTK Enterprises. “ We had the venue booked, and we had the announcement ready to go. And then, in August 2025, Dolly had to take a step back after her initial health challenges. A lot of people always say, WWDD (What Would Dolly Do?), and, well, at this moment, DOLLYFEST is WDWD (What Dolly Would Do!).”
Although Parton’s estate acknowledged other events, shows, and programs planned for this fall to honor her, it said Dollyfest willserve as the larger celebration Dolly wanted to share with the world.
“We are not discouraging people from celebrating Dolly in the ways they choose,” says Nozell. “However, as far as a traditional memorial goes, that is not something Dolly wanted. So, instead, it feels more appropriate for us to take a beat, let all the tributes that immediately make sense occur naturally, and then see through this festival-style concept that was truly dreamed up by Dolly. This is something that is authentic to her, something that feels right to me, and something that artists and fans around the world can participate in, while also giving everyone time to grieve, and giving everyone time to plan.”
More information on tickets and specific dates in Specific dates, ticket information and other details about the 2027 festival are expected to be announced later.is expected to be announced later.
Anyone interested in receiving updates about Dollyfest can sign up through Dolly Parton’s website.
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