State Fayre 2027 has confirmed The Chicks and Kacey Musgraves as headliners alongside the previously announced Shania Twain. That makes it the first major UK camping festival with an all-female headline bill, according to organisers. The festival returns to Hylands Park, Chelmsford, Essex on 18–20 June 2027.

It's a statement booking for a festival that's only one year old. State Fayre's debut in June 2026 pulled in more than 50,000 people with Kings of Leon, Alanis Morissette and The Lumineers at the top of the bill. For year two, the Live Nation and Festival Republic event has leaned harder into country, Americana and folk, and it's paired that with plenty of BBQ.

Who is headlining State Fayre 2027?

  • Friday 18 June: The Chicks
  • Saturday 19 June: Shania Twain
  • Sunday 20 June: Kacey Musgraves

The Chicks are the biggest-selling US female band of all time, with several diamond-certified albums. Expect Wide Open Spaces, Cowboy Take Me Away and Not Ready To Make Nice.

Shania Twain brings 30-plus years of singalong hits, from Man! I Feel Like A Woman to You're Still The One, plus material from her 2026 album Little Miss Twain.

Kacey Musgraves, an eight-time Grammy winner, will play her first-ever UK festival headline set, which is a UK exclusive. "Can't wait to bring the Middle of Nowhere to State Fayre Fest this summer. See y'all there!" she said.

Who else is on the State Fayre 2027 line-up?

The first wave beneath the headliners is strong. It includes Grammy-winning bluegrass star Billy Strings, Missouri's Sam Barber, Irish favourites The Corrs, Texan Drake Milligan and Brothers Osborne. UK and Irish acts include Bear's Den, Danny Worsnop and Nathan Evans & the Saint PHNX Band.

Friday 18 June

The Chicks, Billy Strings, Sam Barber, Dexter and the Moonrocks, Chance Peña, Danny Worsnop, Taylor Acorn, Mountain Grass Unit, Ian Harrison

Saturday 19 June

Shania Twain, Drake Milligan, Sons of the East, Nathan Evans & the Saint PHNX Band, Noah James, Alyssa Bonagura, Center Mid, Olivia Rebel

Sunday 20 June

Kacey Musgraves, The Corrs, Brothers Osborne, Bear's Den, Evan Honer, Aaron Rowe, Tyler Nance, Bella McCormick

Organisers say more acts are still to be announced.

Is the FUME Pit back?

Yes. The FUME Pit returns with more than 15 UK and international BBQ traders cooking all weekend. Fairground games, rides and other attractions inspired by American state fairs complete the festival.

When do State Fayre 2027 tickets go on sale?

Weekend tickets and Saturday day tickets are on sale now, and the early bird tier has already sold out. Weekend options include camping, non-camping, and camping with early entry.

  • Friday and Sunday day tickets (PayPal pre-sale): 8am, Wednesday 11 November
  • Friday and Sunday day tickets (general sale): 9am, Friday 13 November

State Fayre 2027: key details

  • Dates: 18–20 June 2027
  • Venue: Hylands Park, Chelmsford, Essex
  • Headliners: The Chicks (Fri), Shania Twain (Sat), Kacey Musgraves (Sun)
  • Also playing: Billy Strings, Sam Barber, The Corrs, Brothers Osborne, Bear's Den
  • Tickets: on sale at statefayre.com

Big names and a lot of brisket make this one of the most distinctive line-ups of summer 2027. Saturday is already selling fast, so if you want Shania, book soon. Get State Fayre 2027 tickets here.