State Fayre 2026 is already looking like the place to be this summer with an impressive line-up of big hitters and new, upcoming names converging on Hylands Park in Chelmsford on June 26-28th for a long weekend of music and barbecue. Taking inspiration from that most quintessentially American institution, the State Fair, 30,000 people are expected to attend sets by headliners: Kings of Leon and The Lumineers. If that wasn’t enough to entice you, new additions to the line-up include Jack Savoretti, Orville Peck, Molly Tuttle, Razorlight, and Elles Bailey, joining The Black Crowes, Kip Moore, Amble, KT Tunstall, and many, many more. It’s a bit like someone stole my record collection and turned it into a music festival, with barbecue. More follows, including all the artist and ticket info you’ll need to know:
Update 10th February 2026: With Neil Young cancelling all of his European and UK dates for 2026, the folks at State Fair have acted quickly to welcome Alanis Morissette as the new headliner for the Saturday night of the festival, with Skunk Anansie also added to up the rock quota at State Fayre 2026.
Alanis Morissette photo credit: Shelby Duncan
Brand new major weekend camping festival State Fayre has today announced the second wave of talent set to appear at Hylands Park, Chelmsford from 26-28 June 2026. Joining the bill today are Stephen Wilson Jr., Jack Savoretti, Orville Peck, Razorlight, 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.
The UK’s largest music and barbecue festival, with a capacity around 30,000, will also feature spectacular headline performances from Kings Of Leon and The Lumineers, plus 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 are on sale now via www.statefayre.com, with payment plan options available.
Alanis Morissette’s run of shows this summer follows her hugely popular 2025 World Tour.
For 30 years Alanis Morissette has been one of the most influential women in contemporary music with her deeply expressive song-writing and performances earning vast critical praise.
Her 1995 debut album Jagged Little Pill was followed by nine more eclectic and acclaimed albums, and her music, and most notable hits 'Ironic', 'You Oughta Know', 'Hand In My Pocket' and 'Thank U' remain as current today.
In 2019, Jagged Little Pill the musical made its Broadway debut and was nominated for 15 Tony Awards, winning two at the 2021 ceremony, and away from music Alanis has also acted on the big and small screen.
In 2021, Alanis’ sold-out world tour celebrating 25 years of Jagged Little Pill was the number one female-fronted tour of the year and her 35-date North American Triple Moon Tour in 2024 sold more than half a million tickets packing every venue to capacity.
Formed in London in 1994, Skunk Anansie are known for their powerful fusion of hard rock, punk, and funk influences. Fronted by the charismatic and dynamic Skin, whose distinctive voice and commanding stage presence have become the band’s signature, Skunk Anansie broke through with explosive hits like 'Weak', 'Hedonism (Just Because You Feel Good)' and 'Charity'.
After a hiatus in the early 2000s, Skunk Anansie reunited in 2009, continuing to tour and release new material that reaffirms their reputation as one of the most electrifying and thought-provoking bands in British rock, highlighted by the release of their recent top 10 album, the critically and commercially acclaimed The Painful Truth.
Stephen Wilson Jr. has been an Indiana State Golden Gloves boxing championship finalist, a scientist, and a lead guitarist and songwriter in an indie rock band. In 2016, he ditched his laboratory 9-to-5 and signed a publishing deal with BMG Nashville where his alchemic songcraft immediately made waves. Cut to 2026 and he is fresh off the heels of an entirely sold-out 2025 run of his søn of dad tour, plus a coveted appearance on Later…with Jools Holland. Now he’s ready to bring his captivating live show to State Fayre this June.
Now almost 20 years into his career, Jack Savoretti has released eight studio albums to date, including two UK number 1’s and four UK top 10’s; a prolific output by any standard. At 41 years of age, his forthcoming ninth studio album We Will Always Be the Way We Were, released 10th April 2026, showcases a self-acceptance that only comes with life experience. Watch it all come to life as Jack takes to the State Fayre stage in Hylands Park this summer.
It’d be no small understatement to call last year an artistic renaissance for Orville Peck, the trailblazing country performer who spent 2025 soaring to new creative heights. Following the release of bold and bright new seven-song EP Appaloosa, Peck is primed and ready for an appearance at State Fayre this summer.
Since forming in 2002, Razorlight have cemented their place as one of Britain’s Classic Indie-Rock bands. Their debut album Up All Night came out in 2004, capturing the incendiary energy of the original early 2000s London scene and carrying the era defining hits ‘Golden Touch’ and ‘Somewhere Else’. Fast forward to 2024, and their most recent record Planet Nowhere, Razorlight are back and heading to State Fayre this summer.
The Magic Numbers' outstanding musicianship, blood harmonies and skilfully crafted songs make them a truly unique, exciting and unmissable live band. Their Mercury Prize-nominated self-titled debut album was released in 2005 to outstanding critical acclaim and contained top ten hit singles such as 'Forever Lost', 'Love Me Like You' and 'Love is a Game'. Throughout five successful studio album releases, they have become one of the nation’s best-loved bands, earning a reputation for their exciting and uplifting live performances.
Molly Tuttle is a Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and virtuosic guitarist whose innovative blend of bluegrass, Americana, pop, and rock has made her one of the most dynamic artists in modern roots music. In 2025, she released her boldest statement yet, the critically acclaimed So Long Little Miss Sunshine, nominated for two GRAMMY® Awards—Best Americana Album and Best Americana Performance for the lead single ‘That’s Gonna Leave A Mark’. Catch her captivating live show as she takes to the stage in Hylands Park in June.
Also announced today and appearing across the weekend at the first edition of State Fayre are 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 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.
“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”
Tickets are on sale now via www.statefayre.com, with payment plan options available.
