The new event is the UK’s largest music and BBQ fest
Festival Republic and Live Nation have announced State Fayre, a new major weekend camping festival celebrating rock music, Americana, and barbecue, taking place June 26-28 in Chelmsford, Essex. The UK’s largest music and barbecue festival, with a capacity of 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.
General tickets go on sale on Friday, November 28th at 9 am local time.
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. 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 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.
