Sophie Ellis-Bextor and The Shires to play Clarkson’s Great British Farm-Fest
Jeremy Clarkson and his Clarkson’s Farm co-stars are set to headline a major new festival, The Great British Farm-Fest, taking place at NAEC Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire from 22nd to 24th May 2026.
The event promises to combine a traditional country fair with a modern music festival, featuring a line-up that includes Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Groove Armada, and The Shires.
The three-day event is billed as a celebration of British farming, bringing together food, machinery, and live entertainment across a 300-acre site. Alongside Clarkson, fans can expect appearances from Kaleb Cooper, Lisa Hogan, ‘Cheerful’ Charlie Ireland, and Countryfile presenter Adam Henson.
While the daytime schedule focuses on agricultural displays, the evenings will transition into a “farming party” in the Hawkstone Music Arena, kicking off at 6pm daily. The current music bill includes:
- Friday 22nd May: Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Groove Armada (DJ Set), and Rick Parfitt Jnr.
- Saturday 23rd May: The Shires, Massaoke, Chris Moyles (DJ Set), Billington & Quinn, plus a headliner still to be announced.
- Sunday 24th May: Alex James’ Britpop Classical, The Farm-Fest Supergroup, 10cc, and One Night in Nashville.
The festival map reveals 13 distinct zones, ranging from traditional livestock rings to high-octane machinery displays. Highlights include “Tractorama,” a zone dedicated to tractor stunts, drag strips, and machinery parades, and “The County Games,” where farmers from rival counties will compete in strength and skill challenges in the Grand Ring.
Lisa Hogan will lead “The Piddly Diddly,” a pop-up version of the famous Diddly Squat Farm Shop selling merchandise and produce. Visitors can also visit “The Farmer’s Dog,” a recreation of Clarkson’s pub serving Hawkstone lagers and ciders. Other attractions include a “Cow Pat Lotto” in the Live & Kicking zone, a 100 Farm Heroes exhibition, and a “Farm Lab” exploring future agricultural technology.
Tickets are on sale now, with an early bird offer currently providing a 20% discount. A standard adult day ticket is priced at £60 (£48 early bird), while a full weekend camping ticket costs £200 (£160 early bird).
- Adult Day Ticket: £60 (Early Bird: £48)
- Teen (13-17) Day Ticket: £30 (Early Bird: £24)
- Adult Weekend (No Camping): £150 (Early Bird: £120)
- Adult Weekend (Camping): £200 (Early Bird: £160)
- VIP Platinum Weekend (Camping): £500 (Early Bird: £400)
The festival is family-friendly and dog-friendly, with well-behaved dogs permitted to attend if their owners purchase a specific ‘Dog Pass’. Camping facilities include standard pitches for tents, with a “Caravan & Campervan Permit” available as a £250 add-on. Organisers have stated they are also working on a glamping option, with details to be confirmed.
Early bird tickets currently include free parking, though this is a limited-time offer. Farmers and their families are eligible for subsidised tickets through partners including the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs and the Royal Agricultural Society of England.