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Country on the Common Festival

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South Western Railway May 1, 2026 4 min read

In this article, you'll learn the following:

Where and when is Country on the Common?
How do I get to the Country on the Common Festival?
Things to see and do at Country on the Common
Things to do near Tooting Commons
Where to stay in London
Country on the Common Festival Accessibility

Country on the Common in Tooting

Get ready for Country on the Common as it returns to South London with live music, line dancing, food, drinks and plenty of country inspired fun across one exciting summer weekend.

Festival crowd in front of Country on Common stage

Where and when is Country on the Common?

Country on the Common returns to Tooting Commons on Saturday 4 July and Sunday 5 July 2026 with the event taking place at Lido Field, SW16 1RU. Gates open at 1pm on both days with last entry at 8:30pm, and the festival finishes at 10:30pm on Saturday and 9:30pm on Sunday.

Ticket prices start from £49.45 for adults and £21.50 for children aged 3 to 13, while children under 3 can go free. There is also a family ticket option which includes two adult tickets and two child tickets (ages 3 to 13) for £129. Weekend tickets start from £93.53 for adults and £43 for children. You can choose the ticket option that suits you best on the Country on the Common ticket page.

Country dancer performing on stage at festival

Country dancer performing on stage at festival

How do I get to the Country on the Common Festival?

Travelling by Train

To get to Country on the Common, the easiest SWR routes are via Wimbledon or Clapham Junction. From London Waterloo to Wimbledon takes around 16 minutes by SWR, then you can continue on the 57 bus towards the event venue. You can also travel from London Waterloo to Clapham Junction and then take the 319 or 219 bus, which stops close to the Tooting Common festival site.

Explore our full range of ticket types to find the best option for your journey to Country on the Common. You can save on cheap train tickets by booking early or travelling off-peak, and if you have a Railcard or are travelling in a group you could save even more!

Things to see and do at Country on the Common

Live music

Live music is the heart of Country on the Common with performances across multiple stages all weekend. Saturday is headlined by Seasick Steve, while Cody Pennington tops the bill on Sunday. You can also expect sets from Kezia Gill, Elles Bailey, Twinnie, One Night in Nashville and Vernon Kay’s Country Jukebox DJ set.

Festival Activities

There is plenty to do between sets at this Tooting Common festival. Visitors can join in with line dancing, try axe throwing, take on the rodeo bull and enjoy lasso lessons. Campfire sessions also run across the weekend, adding to the full country festival feel.

Food and Drink

Food and drink are a big part of the Country on the Common festival too. There will be Americana inspired street food along with BBQ, craft beer, a whiskey bar and cocktails, so there is plenty to keep you going while you enjoy the music.

Family Fun

If you are bringing children, there is lots for them to enjoy as well. Family friendly activities include the Old West Circus, The Craft Corral, open fire s’mores and more.

 People dancing in an open field at a festival

People dancing in an open field at a festival

Things to do near Tooting Commons

Tooting Common is in a lively part of south London, so there is plenty to see around the area while you are visiting the festival. Tooting Bec Lido is a place that’s well known locally with its large open-air pool, cafe and colourful changing huts. Tooting Market is also worth a visit if you want food, drinks and a mix of small independent traders all in one place. If you want to explore another nearby neighbourhood, our 48 hours in Wimbledon guide has more ideas for shops, places to eat and local sights. And if food is high on your list, you can also browse our best street food markets in London guide for more places to try!

Where to stay in London

If you want to stay close to Country on the Common, Balham and Tooting are good places to look. Travelodge London Balham is a handy option on Balham High Road. Premier Inn London Tooting is another easy choice, close to Tooting Market and both Tooting Broadway and Tooting Bec stations. If you would prefer somewhere a little smaller and quieter Balham Lodge is another good option in the area‌.

Country on the Common Festival Accessibility

The event takes place on a mostly flat open-air site at Tooting Commons, with hard paths leading to the entrance, although the ground inside the arena is grass and may be muddy in wet weather. There is a pre-bookable accessible viewing platform for wheelchair users and guests with restricted mobility, and each booking includes one essential companion ticket. Limited Blue Badge parking is also available, but this must be booked in advance. See the website’s FAQ page to learn more.