Grand Ole Opry to Make Historic Debut at Royal Albert Hall in London
The Grand Ole Opry, the iconic country music show, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year and has announced a live show at the Royal Albert Hall in London. According to a report by Hello Rayo, the event will take place on Friday, September 26, 2025, and will feature a star-studded lineup including Luke Combs, Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce, Darius Rucker, and Marty Stuart.
The Grand Ole Opry, which has been a staple of country music for 100 years, will be making its international debut at the Royal Albert Hall, marking a significant milestone in its history. The show will be hosted by Grand Ole Opry Announcer Kelly Sutton and will also feature UK artists, bringing together music from both sides of the pond for a celebration of country music history.
As part of its 100th anniversary celebrations, the Grand Ole Opry will also be staging 100 debuts throughout the year, releasing new merchandise, including a book, and hosting the Opry 100 Honors show series. The historic show at the Royal Albert Hall is one of several events taking place throughout the year to mark this significant milestone.
Tickets for the Grand Ole Opry: Live In London show will go on sale on Friday, May 23, at 10 am and will be available from royalalberthall.com. The event promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for country music fans, with a lineup of talented artists and a unique opportunity to see the Grand Ole Opry perform live outside of the US.
In addition to the Grand Ole Opry show, several other country music artists will be touring the UK in 2025. Hello Rayo reports that Scotty McCreery, Hardy, Zach Bryan, Noah Kahan, and Neil Young are among the artists set to perform in the UK next year.
Scotty McCreery will be performing in the UK in May 2025, with dates starting in Belfast on May 23. His tour, which will take him to Glasgow, Birmingham, and Manchester, before ending in London on May 30. Hardy, meanwhile, will be playing his first-ever headline UK and Ireland tour this summer, with shows kicking off at Birmingham O2 Academy on June 23, 2025.
Zach Bryan will be headlining American Express presents BST Hyde Park on June 28 and 29, 2025, while Noah Kahan will be performing at the same festival on July 4, 2025, with special guest Gracie Abrams. Neil Young will also be headlining a show at American Express presents BST Hyde Park on July 11, 2025, with his band The Chrome Hearts.
Other country music artists set to tour the UK in 2025 include Midland, Post Malone, Riley Green, Darius Rucker, Kane Brown, Dasha, Old Dominion, Maren Morris, and Tyler Childers. With a range of talented artists set to perform in the UK next year, country music fans are in for a treat.
The Grand Ole Opry’s decision to perform at the Royal Albert Hall is a significant moment for country music in the UK, and Hello Rayo reports that the event is expected to be a huge success. As the Grand Ole Opry celebrates its 100th anniversary, it is clear that country music remains a popular and enduring genre, with a loyal fan base in the UK and around the world.
For more information on the Grand Ole Opry: Live In London show, including tickets and lineup details, visit royalalberthall.com.
