FAQS
Country Calling takes place on from Friday 14th - Sunday 16th August 2026.
Weekend Camping and Weekend Live in Vehicle guests will have access from 3pm on Friday 14th August and must depart by 11am on Monday 17th August.
For weekend (non-camping) guests, access will be from Saturday 15th to Sunday 16th August 2026.
Country Calling is hosted at Kings Farm (Next to Hylands Estate) Chelmsford, Essex CM1 3PJ – Follow signs for Country Calling.
There is paid for parking onsite and please ensure you select a parking pass at checkout if required. For camping and live in vehicle guests and VIP ticket holders, parking is included.
The nearest train station is Chelmsford just a short ride away and we offer a free shuttle bus service to the festival site.
Absolutely, Country Calling is a festival for the whole family and children are very welcome when accompanied by an adult. Event better - children under 16 go free with every paying adult (1:1) ratio.
Being an outdoor musical festival taking place in the summer months, Country Calling will continue come rain or shine. Please dress appropriately.
Yes, small camping chairs are permitted in designated areas only, no chairs allowed in front of the stages and will be removed immediately.
No food and drink can be taken on the festival arena unless there is a medical requirement. We encourage you to use some of our incredible venders who will be providing a wide range of food to suit everyone.
Yes, guests may bring an empty water bottle to refill at our water refill points. Please note all water bottles must be empty before entry.
Yes there is VIP section but tickets for this area are limited to ensure en exclusive experience for our guests.
VIP tickets include:
Skip the queues with our dedicated VIP entry point.
Free parking
Access to a dedicated limited capacity VIP area by the side of the main stage with great views of all performance.
Premium toilet facilities.
Lots of lounge seating.
Dedicated VIP bar and catering area.
Meet and greet with selected artists.
Country Calling is full day experience with lots to do for Country fans of all ages including:
Full day of international and homegrown performances across multiple stages.
Multiple bars and food outlets.
Merchandise stalls.
Meet and greet area with select artists.
Funfair
Line dancing lessons in our Music Hall.
Unfortunately dogs are not allowed at this year's festival.
Yes, there will be a shuttle service running from Chelmsford to Country Calling and back each day. Furhter information will be released nearer the event.
Yes, the Festival is fully licensed – please do not bring alcohol with you as it will only be confiscated and will not be returned, and the offending party may be ejected from the Festival Site for the remainder of the Festival. Only alcohol purchased from the bars at the Festival may be consumed at the Festival Site. If you wish to consume alcohol, you must have a valid proof of age photo ID. You must be of legal age (18) years) to purchase and consume alcohol on the Festival Site. If you are found to be supplying or buying alcohol for a Minor, you will be evicted from the Festival and may be referred to Police.
You can bring small personal digital cameras.
Professional photography equipment (e.g. telephoto lenses; any lenses over 20cm; any detachable lens) is not okay and will not be allowed at the Festival without Promoter-issued media accreditation.
Festival staff will determine at their discretion whether something is professional photography equipment so if you’re not sure, then we suggest you leave it at home.
Photos of artists and/or the Festival are permitted only on the basis that:
Images are only used for private and personal use
Images cannot be made available for sale / for charity and/or public display
The following items are prohibited from the festival:
Glass/Ceramic
Cameras or filming equipment with a lens larger than 6 inches.
Drones
Illegal substances
Legal highs
Paper lanterns
Perfume or aftershave in bottles larger than 100ml
Confederate flags
Flags or banners displaying offensive messaging
Clothing or accessories that promote cultural appropriation