Dolly Parton's legacy will be marked with a new global festival in 2027, as her estate launches Dollyfest with two-day celebrations on back-to-back weekends in Nashville and London.
The festival was originally conceived by Parton herself as a celebration of her 80th birthday in January 2026. After Parton stepped back from commitments in August 2025 because of health challenges, the original event was postponed.