Sophie Ellis-Bextor and The Shires to Headline Clarkson’s Great British Farm-Fest

Jeremy Clarkson is heading into 2026 with one of his biggest ventures yet: The Great British Farm-Fest, a three-day farming and music celebration taking place at NAEC Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire from 22–24 May 2026. The ambitious new event blends the charm of a traditional country fair with the energy of a modern music festival, and its debut lineup features major British acts, including Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Groove Armada, and The Shires.

The festival, spread across a vast 300-acre site, promises to be part national showcase, part entertainment spectacle. Fans of Clarkson’s Farm will have the chance to see the show’s full cast live, including Clarkson, Kaleb Cooper, Lisa Hogan, and “Cheerful” Charlie Ireland. They will be joined by Countryfile presenter Adam Henson, reinforcing the festival’s commitment to real-world farming culture.

A Festival That Turns Into a Party After Dark

While the daytime agenda focuses on agriculture—livestock displays, machinery demonstrations, food showcases, and farming technology—the evenings will transform into a large-scale music party inside the Hawkstone Music Arena.

Current Music Lineup

Friday 22 May
• Sophie Ellis-Bextor
• Groove Armada (DJ Set)
• Rick Parfitt Jnr

Saturday 23 May
• The Shires
• Massaoke
• Chris Moyles (DJ Set)
• Billington & Quinn
• Plus one major headliner yet to be announced

Sunday 24 May
• Alex James’ Britpop Classical
• The Farm-Fest Supergroup
• 10cc
• One Night in Nashville

The multi-genre blend—ranging from Britpop orchestral arrangements to country duos—signals that Farm-Fest aims to attract families, music fans, and farming communities alike.

Thirteen Zones of Farming Fun

The festival map reveals 13 themed areas, each offering a different slice of rural life:

• Tractorama – stunt displays, drag strips, and heavy-machinery parades
• Grand Ring – home of “The County Games,” where farming teams battle in strength and skill contests
• The Piddly Diddly – a pop-up Diddly Squat Farm Shop hosted by Lisa Hogan
• The Farmer’s Dog – a full recreation of Clarkson’s pub serving Hawkstone lagers and ciders
• Live & Kicking Zone – featuring the quirky “Cow Pat Lotto”
• Farm Lab – showcasing next-generation agricultural technology
• 100 Farm Heroes Exhibition – celebrating the people who keep British farming alive

Tickets, Prices, and Early Bird Discounts

Tickets are now on sale with 20% early bird discounts currently active.

• Adult Day Ticket: £60 (£48 early bird)
• Teen (13–17) Day Ticket: £30 (£24 early bird)
• Adult Weekend (No Camping): £150 (£120 early bird)
• Adult Weekend (Camping): £200 (£160 early bird)
• VIP Platinum Weekend (Camping): £500 (£400 early bird)

A limited-time offer includes free parking for early bookings.
Camping facilities are extensive, with add-ons such as a Caravan & Campervan Permit (£250). A glamping option is also in development.

The festival is family-friendly and dog-friendly, with a dedicated Dog Pass available for visitors bringing pets. Farming communities will receive subsidised tickets through partnerships with the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs and the Royal Agricultural Society of England.