Country to Country Festival Returns to Belfast with Top Country Stars

Europe's largest country music festival, C2C: Country to Country, returns to Belfast's SSE Arena with stars like Keith Urban and Zach Top. The three-day event features top artists, public transport access, BBC Radio 2 coverage, and tickets still available.

Country to Country Festival Returns to Belfast

Recognized as Europe's largest country music festival, C2C: Country to Country is set to return to Belfast this weekend, featuring renowned artists such as Keith Urban and Zach Top.

The event will commence on Friday and continue for three days at the SSE Arena.

The Belfast shows are part of a broader UK-wide festival that also includes performances in Glasgow and London.

Organisers have described the festival as the premier destination outside North America to experience both established stars and emerging talent in country music.

Who is performing at Country to Country?

On Friday in Belfast, fans can enjoy performances by headliners Brooks & Dunn, alongside Drake Milligan, Kameron Marlowe, Ashley Cooke, and Mackenzie Carpenter.

Ashley Cooke has long blonde hair and is wearing sunglasses, a sleeveless white top and short tan shorts with a brown belt. She is holding a microphone in her right hand. Behind her blue sky and the greenery of a tree can be seen. — Ashley Cooke is among the line-up on Friday

Saturday night's lineup at the SSE Arena will be led by Zach Top, with supporting acts including Scotty McCreery, Ty Myers, Waylon Watt, and Noeline Hofmann.

Zach Top wearing a black stetson hat and blue denim jacket plays an acoustic guitar. He is standing on a stage with a red background. — Zach Top is Saturday night's headliner

The festival will conclude on Sunday with a headline performance by Keith Urban, accompanied by Russell Dickerson, Tyler Braden, Alana Springsteen, and Bayker Blankenship.

How do I get to Country to Country in Belfast?

Organisers recommend attendees use public transportation to reach the SSE Arena.

The G2 Glider service conveniently stops directly outside the venue, and Titanic Quarter railway station is approximately a 10-minute walk away.

For those driving, car parking facilities are available at the arena.

Can I listen to the concerts if I'm not going?

Yes, BBC Radio 2 is the official broadcast partner for the event and will be airing coverage from The O2 in London.

Many of the main artists performing in Belfast will also appear on stage in London during the festival.

Bob Harris will provide live coverage on Radio 2 from 15:00 to 18:00 GMT on Saturday and from 15:00 to 17:00 on Sunday.

"I've been extremely proud to host the Country to Country Festival in London since the very first weekend in 2013 and I can't wait to host the main stage again this year," Harris said.