State Fayre 2026 adds 28 acts to the line-up
Including Razorlight
The inaugural State Fayre festival has added 28 acts to the line-up.
The UK’s biggest music and BBQ festival takes place from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th June 2026 at Hylands Park in Chelmsford, and it’s headlined by Kings of Leon, Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts and The Lumineers.
Joining the bill today are 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.
Other artists previously confirmed for the 30,000-capacity camping event include The Black Crowes, Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton, Counting Crows.
Tickets are on sale now from State Fayre’s official website RIGHT HERE.
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.
“Today’s announcement brings even more incredible artists to the line-up, reflecting the energy and ambition behind State Fayre — and there’s still plenty more to come.”
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.