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Alanis Morissette Replaces Neil Young As Saturday Headliner For State Fayre Festival

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 Written by Laura Johnson

Neil Young's replacement for this year's State Fayre festival has been revealed.

Renowned singer-songwriter Young announced earlier this week that he was cancelling all of his summer UK and European shows with his band The Chrome Hearts and now State Fayre organisers have confirmed Grammy-winning Canadian singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette will step in to top Saturday's bill. 

Skunk Anansie, who will be touring with Morissette throughout the summer, have also been added to the main stage bill.

The first edition of the weekend camping festival will take place between June 26 and 28 at Hylands Park in Chelmsford, Essex, celebrating rock music, Americana, and barbecue. Kings Of Leon and The Lumineers were previously announced as Friday and Sunday headliners, respectively. 

Drawing inspiration from American state fairs, long summer nights and tailgate parties, and with a capacity of around 30,000, State Fayre will showcase rock, country, and folk music across three main stages, blending contemporary and classic sounds within an American theme.

The UK's premier BBQ festival, FUME, will also host The FUME Pit on site, showcasing award-winning pitmasters and vendors from across the UK and beyond. 

Head below for further details and the full line-up to date.

What? A major weekend camping festival inspired by American state fairs and celebrating rock, country and folk music, Americana, and barbecue.

Where? Hylands Park, Chelmsford, Essex.

When? June 26 - 28, 2026.

Who? Check out the full line-up to date below:

Friday: Kings Of Leon, The Black Crowes, Stephen Wilson Jr., Molly Tuttle, Kingfishr, Max McNown, Nina Nesbitt, Kezia Gill, Bec O'Malley, Sons Of Habit, DUG, Aubory Bugg, Jamie McIntyre, Tooth, and Dave Lofts.

Saturday: Alanis Morissette, Skunnk Anansie, Elvis Costello and The Imposters (with Charlie Sexton), Jack Savoretti, Kip Moore, Sierra Ferrell, The Magic Numbers, Muireann Bradley, Razorlight, Joe Jordan, Sarah Julia, Caroline Grace, Hayden Blount, Anna Graves, Ava Hall, Barrett, Isak Benjamin, Dermot Henry, and Juno James.

Sunday: The Lumineers, Counting Crows, Amble, Dylan Gossett, The Coral, KT Tunstall, Orville Peck, Avery Anna, Elles Bailey, Leah Blevins, Ike Dweck, Ryman, Bebe Stockwell, McGrath, Nate Bergman, and Buffalo Traffic Jam.

More names are still to be announced.

Tickets? Tickets are on sale now. Click here to get yours through Stereoboard.

State Fayre Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows

Fri June 26 2026 - CHELMSFORD Hylands Park
Sat June 27 2026 - CHELMSFORD Hylands Park
Sun June 28 2026 - CHELMSFORD Hylands Park

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