State Fayre 2027 announces historic all-female headline lineup at Hylands Park
International music sensation, Shania Twain, and renowned American country artists, Kacey Musgraves and The Chicks, are coming to Chelmsford in June 2027. The artists have been announced as headliners for the return of the UK’s biggest country music and BBQ festival, State Fayre, at Hylands Park next summer. It's the first-ever UK major camping festival to feature an all-female headline bill.
State Fayre takes place from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 June 2027, and tickets for the Americana-inspired festival are on sale now. Following an incredible debut weekend in 2026, the three-day camping event from Festival Republic and Live Nation is set to bring more live music, great food and good vibes to Chelmsford.
Country-pop superstar set to headline Saturday night
One of the biggest-selling artists of all time, Shania Twain has soundtracked more than three decades with global hits including ‘Man, I Feel Like A Woman’, ‘That Don’t Impress Me Much’ and ‘You’re Still The One’. Known as the ‘Queen of Country Pop’, she’ll bring plenty of opportunities for a singalong to Hylands Park next summer, with a headline set spanning her early hits through to her latest release, ‘Little Miss Twain’.
Speaking about her headline appearance, Shania Twain said:
““We all know I love the UK and my UK fans are the best. Last summer everyone said that State Fayre was a blast so I can’t wait to experience it for myself and it’s an honour to headline, of course! Summer will be here before we know it, see you all soon for my hits from ’93 and the first record to “Little Miss Twain”, my latest release. Let’s go!”
Shania Twain
Friday and Sunday headliners confirmed
Other headliners joining Shania in Chelmsford for the weekend will be country icons The Chicks, headlining the Friday and Kacey Musgraves, headlining Sunday 20 June.
With a career spanning across decades, The Chicks have earned universal recognition and are the biggest-selling U.S. female band of all time, having sold more than 30.5 million albums since their debut ‘Wide Open Spaces’ in 1998. Multiple Grammy Award-winning artist Kacey Musgraves heads to State Fayre for her very first UK festival headline set after selling out arenas across the world.
Also confirmed to perform across the weekend are some of the biggest names and most exciting new voices across country, rock, Americana, folk, and blues. Leading the charge are The Corrs, one of the highest-selling groups in Irish rock history, with over 40 million records sold worldwide; Grammy-winning bluegrass phenomenon Billy Strings; fast-rising country star and Missouri native Sam Barber; blues, folk and country act Sons of the East; and Texas-born country star Drake Milligan. See the line-up of artists confirmed to perform at State Fayre 2027 at www.statefayre.com.
More music, BBQ and family vibes following successful debut
Not just a music festival, State Fayre is a family-friendly weekend of vibrant entertainment that welcomes country fans of all ages. Inspired by American state fairs and long summer nights, it combines rock, country, folk and Americana with a celebration of BBQ food and culture.
In 2026, the festival’s debut weekend welcomed more than 50,000 music fans for headline performances from Kings of Leon, Alanis Morissette and The Lumineers. Alongside three main stages of music performances, attendees also enjoyed American-inspired BBQ food (including vegetarian and vegan options); live food talks and demonstrations; whiskey, craft beers and cocktail bars, plus non-alcoholic drinks; boutique camping options; fairground rides and creative activities.
Councillor Jennie Lardge, Deputy Leader of Chelmsford City Council and Cabinet Member for Culture & Leisure, says the festival promises to bring another summer weekend of top-quality music and food to Chelmsford.
““State Fayre’s debut year at Hylands Park was a brilliant success, and it was wonderful to see so many people enjoying an unforgettable weekend of incredible live music and fantastic food here in Chelmsford. We’re thrilled to be welcoming the festival back in 2027, and with a great lineup confirmed for next year, it promises to be another very special weekend in our city for country music fans.”
Councillor Jennie Lardge, Deputy Leader of Chelmsford City Council and Cabinet Member for Culture & Leisure
Festivalgoers can expect more mouthwatering food options and fun family entertainment at the 2027 festival, with further details set to be announced in the coming months.
Range of tickets on sale
With country music's popularity growing in recent years, State Fayre is the perfect weekend of live performances for music fans.
The festival is back at Hylands Park from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 June 2027. For more festival and ticket information and further announcements, visit www.statefayre.com or follow State Fayre on Instagram and Facebook.
