State Fayre
The inaugural State Fayre festival will be coming to Hylands Park, Chelmsford this June.
The UK’s biggest music and BBQ festival takes place from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th June 2026 at Hylands Park in Chelmsford.
Headling the three day festival are Kings of Leon, Alanis Morissette and The Lumineers.
Also joining the bill, are The Black Crowes, Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton, Counting Crows, Skunk Anansie, Razorlight, Stephen Wilson Jr., Jack Savoretti, Orville Peck, The Magic Numbers, Molly Tuttle, Anna Graves, Aubory Bugg, Ava Hall, barrett, Bebe Stockwell, Dave Lofts, Dermot Henry, Elles Bailey, Hayden Blount, Ike Dweck, Isak Benjamin, Jamie McIntyre, Joe Jordan, Juno James, Kezia Gill, Leah Blevins, McGrath, Nate Bergman, RYMAN, Sarah Julia, Sons of Habit, and Tooth.
State Fayre organisers Anna-Sophie Mertens and Alex Simmonds of Live Nation, said: “We’ve been delighted with the response to State Fayre so far, and we can’t wait to bring a brand-new major camping festival to Essex.
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, all less than 30 minutes from London.
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. Co-founded by social media sensation EatingWithTod, FUME has set the standard for BBQ excellence, with the largest BBQ cages in the UK and demonstrations from some of the most talented chefs in the industry.
Alongside three main stages packed with live music, State Fayre will also 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.
Tickets can be purchased at https://www.statefayre.com/tickets
