Right then… Chelmsford is about to get absolutely feral in summer 2026, because State Fayre Music Festival has just dropped 28 brand-new acts onto an already stacked line-up – and it’s shaping up to be one of the most sun-soaked, Americana-fuelled, riff-friendly weekends the UK’s seen in a long while. 🌞🍔🎶
Set to take over Hylands Park from Friday 26 – Sunday 28 June 2026, State Fayre is mixing rock royalty, folk heroes, Americana troubadours and modern chart-shakers with BBQ smoke, craft beer and proper long-weekend vibes. Tidy stuff, mun.
Let’s get stuck in. 👇
📍 WHEN & WHERE
🗓 26–28 June 2026
📌 Hylands Park, Chelmsford, Essex
Three days. Big fields. Loud amps. Zero regrets.
🌟 HEADLINERS – BIG NAMES, BIG ENERGY
State Fayre isn’t messing about with the top of the bill:
- Kings of Leon – Friday night anthems incoming
- Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts – Saturday night legend status
- The Lumineers – Sunday sing-alongs to close it out
That alone would sell tickets… but the undercard is where this thing really flexes.
🎤 FULL LINE-UP – EVERY ACT ANNOUNCED SO FAR
Here’s every single artist locked in following the latest announcement – and yeah, it’s a proper monster list:
Kings of Leon
Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts
The Lumineers
The Black Crowes
Elvis Costello & The Imposters (with Charlie Sexton)
Counting Crows
Amble
Avery Anna
Bec O’Malley
Buffalo Traffic Jam
Caroline Grace
DUG
Dylan Gossett
Kingfishr
Kip Moore
KT Tunstall
Max McNown
Muireann Bradley
Nina Nesbitt
Sierra Ferrell
Stephen Wilson Jr.
Molly Tuttle
Kezia Gill
Jack Savoretti
The Magic Numbers
Razorlight
Sarah Julia
Joe Jordan
Orville Peck
Elles Bailey
Leah Blevins
Sons of Habit
Hayden Blount
Ike Dweck
Nate Bergman
McGrath
Isak Benjamin
Dermot Henry
Aubory Bugg
Dave Lofts
Tooth
RYMAN
Bebe Stockwell
barrett
Jamie McIntyre
Juno James
Anna Graves
Ava Hall
From heritage rock icons to rising Americana stars, this line-up is built for wandering between stages with a pint in hand, discovering new favourites while waiting for the next big sing-along moment. 🍻🎸
🎟 TICKET PRICES – HOW MUCH IS IT GONNA COST?
Here’s the damage (all prices in £ GBP, subject to booking fees):
🎪 WEEKEND TICKETS
- Weekend Camping Ticket: approx £270
- Weekend Camping + Early Entry: approx £295
- Weekend Non-Camping Ticket: available for those sleeping elsewhere
🎫 DAY TICKETS
- Friday Day Ticket: from approx £105
- Teen Tickets (13–15): from approx £55
- VIP options: available (expect a higher price but extra perks)
Extras like car parking, campervan passes and VIP upgrades are also available, depending on how luxurious (or feral) you want your weekend to be.
🔥 THE RIFF REPORT VERDICT
State Fayre 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most feel-good festivals of the year – big names, deep line-up, chilled summer vibes and enough variety to keep every corner of the field buzzing.
This isn’t just a gig marathon – it’s a full-fat weekend experience. Music, mates, food, sunshine (hopefully), and that glorious moment where you realise you’ve accidentally discovered your new favourite band at 4pm on a side stage.
We’ll be keeping a very close eye on this one. 👀🤘
Stay loud. Stay hydrated. And we’ll see you down the front.
– The Riff Report 🎸🔥
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. 🤘
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