The Long Road Festival 2026 faces rain and lineup changes

The Long Road Festival 2026, held at Stanford Hall in Leicestershire, faced significant weather challenges during its opening days. Heavy rain and thunderstorms impacted early entertainment on Thursday, forcing some performances to navigate technical issues and evacuations.

Following the withdrawal of headliner Bailey Zimmerman, the festival organizers secured a notable replacement: Rolling Stones legend Ronnie Wood and his band, performing alongside Imelda May. Despite the wet conditions on Saturday, the festival continued with various performances, including sets by Hayley Jensen and Chanel Yates.