Kings of Leon, Neil Young and The Coral among the names for brand new State Fayre Festival - current line-up
The festival looks to bring the US state fair vibe to the United Kingdom next summer.
- A brand new music festival in Chelmsford looks to bring music, food and a sense of ‘Americana’ to the area next year.
- State Fayre have announced their debut festival, taking place at Hylands Park, including their first wave of acts.
- They include 2026 headliners Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts, Kings of Leon and The Lumineers.
Live Nation have announced a brand new festival, set to take place in Chelmsford next year, which looks to bring the influence of US state fairs, long summer nights and tailgate parties, celebrating rock, Americana and BBQ culture.
State Fayre, taking place from June 26 to 28 at Hylands Park, Chelmsford, Essex, is a camping festival where audiences can expect three main stages, whiskey and craft beers, live food talks and demonstrations, fairground rides, vegetarian and vegan traders and boutique camping options.
Then, there is the musical element.
Headlining the debut festival is Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts, who were just announced for Blenheim Festival 2026 and an upcoming UK tour throughout the new year. He’ll be joined by Kings of Leon, headlining the first night, and The Lumineers, who are set to close out the festival on Sunday night.
The festival also spans the spectrum of rock, country and folk music, with 2026’s headliners to be joined by The Black Crowes, Elvis Costello and The Imposters with Charlie Sexton, Counting Crows, Sierra Ferrell, Dylan Gossett, Kingfishr, Amble and UK favourites The Coral and KT Tunstall, plus many more - and more to be announced in the months to come.
State Fayre 2026 - current line-up
- Kings Of Leon
- Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts
- The Lumineers
- The Black Crowes
- Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton
- Counting Crows
- KT Tunstall
- The Coral
- Kip Moore
- Amble
- Avery Anna
- Bec O’Malley
- Buffalo Traffic Jam
- Caroline Grace
- Dylan Gossett
- DUG
- Kingfishr
- Max McNown
- Muireann Bradley
- Nina Nesbitt
- Sierra Ferrell
When can I get tickets for State Fayre 2026?
Tickets for the inaugural State Fayre are set to go on sale through the festival’s website from 9am GMT on November 28
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