Nashville Live Concerts Return To UK With Encore Tour

Nashville Cast Gears Up For Encore Tour

The cast of the hit drama Nashville is set to return to the United Kingdom for a string of live shows in February 2026. In an Instagram announcement shared to the official NashvilleInConcert account, Charles Esten proclaimed, “I’m so excited that we coming back to the U.K. in February 2026! MY #NASHVILLE co-stars @clarembee, @jonathanjacksonhq and @sampalladio are coming to you LIVE in Newcastle, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham, London, Cardiff and Bournemouth. Get early access to tickets on Wednesday at 10am local time using code Encore2026.”

Tour Highlights And Ticket Details

The seven-city trek—dubbed the Encore Tour—will launch at O2 City Hall in Newcastle before rolling through Manchester’s Apollo, Glasgow’s SEC Armadillo, Birmingham’s Pulse Live, London’s Eventim Apollo, Cardiff’s Utilita Arena and culminating at the Bournemouth International Centre. Early access tickets go on sale Wednesday at 10am (local time) via nashvilleinconcert.com with the promo code Encore2026. Fans should mark Friday, June 13, for the general public sale across AbsoluteRadio.co.uk/Tickets if any dates remain.

Billy Bob’s Backing Band Meets Tv Magic

Nashville In Concert has always combined on-stage musical performances with behind-the-scenes storytelling from the series, tapping into the show’s country-meets-pop soundtrack. Expect fan-favorite duets like “If I Didn’t Know Better,” solo renditions of crossover hits and candid anecdotes about life in Music City, USA. Merchandise booths will offer exclusive Encore Tour memorabilia, while VIP packages may include photo opportunities and welcome gifts.

Star Profiles: From Screen To Stage

Charles Esten anchors the tour. Best known for his Emmy-nominated turn as Deacon Claybourne, Esten has parlayed his Nashville success into a country-music career, releasing studio albums and regularly headlining festival stages. Born in Pittsburgh in 1965, he first made waves on improvisational comedy before moving into acting and music. Clare Bowen, who captured fans’ hearts as Scarlett O’Connor, is a singer-songwriter in her own right, having released solo tracks and toured regional venues. Jonathan Jackson, celebrated for his portrayal of Avery Barkley and fronting the band Enation, brings multi-instrumentalist chops to the live set. Sam Palladio, the London-born actor-musician behind Gunnar Scott, rounds out the quartet with rock-tinged guitar riffs and harmonies that underscore the show’s transatlantic appeal.

Earlier Teasers Foreshadow The Excitement

This Encore Tour announcement follows several Instagram teasers. A May post read, “This is not one to miss! Nashville In Concert returns to the UK in February 2026 with ‘The Encore Tour’. Starring the incredible: @SamPalladio, @jonathanjacksonhq, @ClareMbee and @CharlesEsten!” Fans also flocked to social feeds when Esten posted photos from past UK festival gigs—highlighting sold-out Bluebird Cafe shows in August and a CMA Fest set at Nissan Stadium.

Uk Fans Rally As Dates Approach

Since Nashville first aired in 2012, UK viewers have been among the series’ most enthusiastic supporters. Fan clubs have hosted watch parties in London pubs, Scottish cottages and Manchester music halls, building a loyal base that now eagerly monitors tour news. Ticketing platforms are already reporting high volumes of site traffic during early-access sign-up windows. Edinburgh-based fan group NashvilleUK highlighted on Twitter that several cities could see sold-out signs within hours.

A Live Tribute To A Modern Classic

For many, the Encore Tour represents a live tribute to a series that blended Hollywood storytelling with authentic country music roots. Whether revisiting the Deacon-Scarlett romance or reliving Roy Otis’s smooth vocal moments, audiences will find a concert experience that celebrates both on-screen drama and live-performance artistry. With six years since the series finale, this February run is a rare opportunity to reconnect with the Nashville ensemble, ears tuned for hit songs and hearts set on encore-level applause.

Trivia

Charles Esten graduated from the College of William & Mary with a degree in government before pursuing a career in entertainment.

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