Dolly Parton’s fans will get another chance to celebrate the queen of country. After the legend’s tragic passing on August 25 at the age of 80, her estate shared that DollyFest, a two-day festival, will be held in both Nashville and London in 2027.
The event was previously planned for 2026 and was set to include Parton as the host and performer. It will now commemorate her extraordinary career and give fans across the globe a chance to honor the icon.
Singer-songwriter Dolly Parton attends the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 3, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)Founder/CEO of CTK Enterprises Danny Nozell said in a press release, “What Dolly started, we will ensure is brought to life.” Nozell continued, “Many people behind the scenes know that DollyFest is a dream of Dolly’s that was intended to take place on her 80th birthday in Nashville.”
Plans for the 2026 event were already in the works: “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!).”
Singer Dolly Parton performs at the Weinstein Co. Pre-Oscar Party at the Pacific Design Center on March 4, 2006 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)If you’re wondering why this two-continent celebration won’t happen until next year, as it turns out, there’s a very good reason for the delay.
Nozell explained, “We are not discouraging people from celebrating Dolly in the ways they choose. 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.”
Even though fans might not want to wait until 2027 to honor the late legend, Nozell adds, “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.”
As of now, there is no date for DollyFest. Fans can visit Dolly Parton’s website here for updates.
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