DollyFest: The Celebration of a Lifetime is coming!
What Is DollyFest: The Celebration of a Lifetime?
Following the sad news of her passing last week, Dolly Parton‘s estate announced a celebration of the superstar’s life and music set to take place in Nashville and London across two weekends in 2027.
Where Will DollyFest Take Place?
“The Estate of global icon Dolly Parton announced today that the official Team Dolly-produced celebration in Parton’s honor, DOLLYFEST, will take place in Nashville, Tennessee and London, England – across two consecutive weekends – in 2027. What was originally planned as a multi-artist event for January 2026 in Nashville and intended to feature Parton as performer and host, will now morph into a global double-day, double-weekend, double-continent party of a lifetime,” the press release declares.
“What Dolly started, we will ensure is brought to life,” CTK Enterprises founder Danny Nozell said.
“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. 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!).”
Why Dolly Parton’s Estate Is Planning a Celebration Instead of a Memorial
“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. 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.”
When Will DollyFest Tickets Go on Sale?
Exact dates and ticket information have yet to be announced, and fans can sign up at dollyparton.com for updates.
The announcement comes shortly after Dolly was laid to rest over the weekend following her passing at age 80.
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