State Fayre Festival 2026 at Hylands Park
The UK’s biggest new music & BBQ festival is coming to Chelmsford! State Fayre takes over the beautiful grounds of Hylands Park from Friday 26 to Sunday 28 June 2026 for three days of rock, country, folk, and Americana vibes.
This brand-new 30,000-capacity event brings a true American State Fair atmosphere to Essex, combining world-class live music with incredible barbecue food, craft beers, fairground rides, family activities, and boutique camping options.
Headline acts include:
- Kings of Leon (Friday)
- Alanis Morissette (Saturday)
- The Lumineers (Sunday)
Plus a huge supporting line-up featuring The Black Crowes, Counting Crows, Elvis Costello & The Imposters, Skunk Anansie, KT Tunstall, The Coral, Kip Moore, Sierra Ferrell, Kingfishr, Molly Tuttle, and many more.
Expect non-stop great music across multiple stages, mouth-watering BBQ from top pitmasters, fairground rides, games, and a fun, inclusive festival atmosphere perfect for friends, couples, and families.
Event Details
Dates: Friday 26 – Sunday 28 June 2026
Venue: Hylands Park, Chelmsford, Essex
Capacity: 30,000
Features: Live music, BBQ & food village, bars, fairground rides, boutique & standard camping
Day tickets and weekend tickets (with camping) are on sale now, with payment plans available.
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Mark your calendars – this is set to be one of the standout new festivals of 2026 in the Chelmsford area. Good times, good music, and good food guaranteed!