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Cathal McNaughton / REUTERS The Dolly Parton estate just announced a plan for “DollyFest”—a two-weekend-long music festival in both Nashville and London to commemorate the late country star. The cross-continental event was originally slated for Dolly’s 80th birthday in January, with the venue and acts booked, but it wa

Dolly Parton planned to host and perform at the festival. Now, it's being held to honor her legacy.

August 31, 2026 11:09 AM ET Legendary Dolly Parton will be honored in a star-studded, two-day celebration slated to take place on two continents. Parton’s team informed the Daily Caller Monday that “Dollyfest” The Celebration of a Lifetime,” will unfold over two consecutive weekends in 2027 in Nashville and London “Wha

Dolly Parton‘s not done yet. The estate behind the icon, who died of cancer last week at age 80, has announced Dollyfest, a two-day festival to be held in Nashville and London in 2027.

Dolly Parton estate announces 2-day festival ‘Dollyfest’ following a private ceremony  Toronto Star

NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton 's not done yet. The estate behind the icon, who died of cancer last week at age 80, has announced Dollyfest, a two-day festival to be held in Nashville and London in 2027.According to a press release, the festival was originally scheduled to take place in January 2026 — around her 80th bir

Dolly Parton 's not done yet. The estate behind the icon, who died of cancer last week at age 80, has announced Dollyfest, a two-day festival to be held in Nashville and London in 2027.According to a press release, the festival was originally scheduled to take place in January 2026 — around her 80th birthday — and was

Dolly Parton estate announces 2-day festival ‘Dollyfest’ following a private ceremony  AP News

Parton’s representatives and they “are touched by the idea."