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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maria Sherman

Dolly Parton estate announces 2-day festival 'Dollyfest' following a private ceremony

APTOPIX Obit Dolly Parton Reaction - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Dolly Parton 's not done yet. The estate behind the icon, who died of cancer last week at age 80, has announced Dollyfest, a two-day festival to be held in Nashville and London in 2027.

According to a press release, the festival was originally scheduled to take place in January 2026 — around her 80th birthday — and was going to feature Parton as a performer and host. Now, it will serve as a celebration of her legacy.

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