The Dolly Parton estate announces Dollyfest, a set of public, two-day music celebrations honoring the late singer’s legacy. The festivals are scheduled for 2027, with events in Nashville and London held on consecutive weekends. The estate describes the programming as “DollyFest: The Celebration of a Lifetime.” Dates for the two-day events have not yet been released.
The outlets report that Dollyfest was originally conceived for January 2026 to mark Parton’s 80th birthday, and some coverage says the plan included a performance by Parton herself. With Parton now deceased at age 80, the estate presents Dollyfest as replacing a public memorial. While the promotional descriptions vary, the consistent point across reporting is that the estate is staging large-scale, public-facing programs in two cities outside the U.S.
Across the articles, there is shared agreement on the festival’s title, the two locations, and the 2027 timeline. Differences mainly concern the earlier 2026 plans and the phrasing used to frame the event’s purpose and scale.
