Kings of Leon, Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts and The Lumineers set to headline brand new camping festival in 2026!
State Fayre, a brand new major weekend camping festival celebrating rock music, Americana, and barbecue has just announced, and will be taking place 26th – 28th June in Chelmsford, Essex.
The UK’s largest music and barbecue festival, with a capacity around 30,000, will feature spectacular headline performances from Kings Of Leon, Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts, and The Lumineers.
Also joining them across the weekend at Hylands Park will be The Black Crowes, Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton, Counting Crows, Amble, Kingfishr, Dylan Gossett, Sierra Ferrell, Max McNown, KT Tunstall, The Coral and many more.
Tickets go on sale Friday 28th November at 9am.
State Fayre will bring a true taste of Americana to the UK in June 2026, with an incredible line-up spanning rock, country, and folk music. Inspired by American state fairs, long summer nights and tailgate parties, State Fayre is a celebration of music, food and culture, blending contemporary and classic sounds with a distinctive American theme.
Audiences will be able to immerse themselves in the sounds, sights, and tastes of Americana across the whole weekend. The UK’s premier BBQ festival, FUME, will host The FUME Pit on-site, featuring award-winning pitmasters and vendors from across the UK and beyond.
Alongside three main stages packed with live music, State Fayre will feature vegetarian and vegan food traders, live food talks and demonstrations, whiskey, craft beers and cocktail bars plus non-alcoholic drinks options, boutique camping options, state fair festival rides and activities.
JUNE 2026
Hylands Park, Chelmsford, Essex – 26th – 28th
