Music enthusiasts across the UK have a major new event to mark in their calendars for summer 2026, as the brand-new State Fayre festival prepares to make its debut in the English countryside.
A Stellar Inaugural Line-up
Organised by global entertainment leader Live Nation, the festival will take over the scenic Hylands Park in Chelmsford, Essex, from June 26 to 28, 2026. The three-day camping weekender promises an immersive American state fair experience, complete with authentic food and activities, set against a soundtrack of top-tier musical talent.
Heading the bill are three internationally acclaimed acts, each commanding a headline slot on a different night. American rock band Kings of Leon will close the show on Friday, followed by the legendary Neil Young with his band The Chrome Hearts on Saturday. The weekend's festivities will conclude on Sunday with a headline performance from folk-rock group The Lumineers.
Full Artist Roster and Ticket Information
The impressive line-up extends far beyond the three headliners. Fans can look forward to performances from a diverse range of artists across the weekend.
On Friday, the bill includes The Black Crowes, Max McNown, Bec O'Malley, and DUG. Saturday's support features Elvis Costello, Sierra Ferrell, Muireann Bradley, Kip Moore, and Caroline Grace. Sunday will see performances from Counting Crows, Dylan Gossett, KT Tunstall, Amble, and The Coral.
How to Secure Your Tickets
The ticket sales process begins with an exclusive Live Nation presale on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at 9am. Access to this presale is reserved for fans who have signed up to the My Live Nation newsletter.
Following the presale, the general onsale for tickets commences on Friday, November 28, 2025, at 9am. During this general sale, tickets will be available to all members of the public through both the Live Nation and Ticketmaster platforms.
Announcing the new festival, Live Nation's Anna-Sophie Mertens and Alex Simmonds expressed their excitement, stating they are "thrilled to unveil a brand new camping festival that builds on the phenomenal UK growth in Americana, rock and country over the past few years." They emphasised the goal of creating an "immersive outdoor setting complete with the authentic food, activities and big open skies of an American state fair."
With its powerful combination of iconic headliners and a unique thematic setting, State Fayre is poised to become a significant new fixture in the UK's bustling summer festival scene.
