Carlisle: This Ain't Texas Country Festival

at This Ain't Texas Country Festival 2026

Carlisle Available from Fri 1 May to Tue 12 Jan

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Grab your tickets now to the UK's biggest boot stompin' southern celebration in Carlisle!

This Ain’t Texas Festival brings the heart of Nashville to the UK! If you’ve been craving a little smoke off the grill, and a whole lot of guitar slappin’, boot tappin’, crowd roarin’ energy…This Ain’t Texas Country Festival is galloping across the UK in 2026, and honey, it’s bringing the whole honky tonk with it!

Some darn good reasons to attend:

  • The Music: Live, loud, and straight from the soul — every show at This Ain’t Texas is stacked with country goodness, from modern chart-toppers to deep‑south classics. Whether you’re a Luke‑Bryan lover, a Shania repeat‑offender, or just dipping your boots into the world of country, the line‑up brings the heat all day long
  • The Food & BBQ: Get ready for smokin’ hot grills, sizzling BBQ, and street food stalls drenched in the aromas of Texas‑style cooking. This isn’t a festival you nibble at — it’s a festival you FEAST at
  • All‑Day Outdoor Fun: Sunshine, open fields, festival games, dancing, drinks, and families everywhere enjoying a massive Americana day out. Whether you're here for the music, the socialising, or the cowboy hats — it delivers!

This Ain't Texas Carlisle details:

  • Dates: 1st May 2026
  • Times: 4pm - 10pm
  • Location: Bitts Park, Carlisle, CA3 8UZ

You don’t need cowboy boots, but you’ll probably buy some afterward. You don’t have to know every word to Country Roads, but you will by the end. Whether you're country obsessed or simply festival‑curious, this is a feel good, sing hard, dance forever kind of day!

Location

This Ain't Texas Country Festival

Bitts Park,
Carlisle,
CA3 8UZ
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Facilities
  • Parking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Bar
  • Accessible toilets
  • Food and drink
More Info
Is This Ain't Texas Country Festival wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all Festival venues are wheelchair accessible and have access to disabled toilets. 

Is This Ain't Texas Country Festival Festival suitable for children?

This Ain't Texas Country Festival is suitable for all ages and children under 3 go FREE!

When does This Ain't Texas Country Festival start and finish?

Friday - Gates open at 4pm. The event will finish at 10pm. Last entry, 7pm.
Saturday - Gates open at 12pm. The event will finish at 8pm. Last entry, 7pm.
Sunday - Gates open at 12pm. The event will finish at 8pm. Last entry, 7pm.

Is there food and drink available at This Ain't Texas Country Festival?

Yes, there is a range of fully-stocked bars and street food vendors onsite. Bar and food vendors will both be accepting cash and card on the night. Please bring ID.

Please note: You cannot bring your own food and drink into the venue. 

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