A brand-new national celebration of Britain's farmers, their craft and their way of life will take place in May 2026, at the historic home of the Royal Show — Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire. 

The Great British Farm-Fest will bring together farmers, food lovers, families and festival goers for three unforgettable days of live music, working displays, livestock, machinery and mouth-watering food.  

Headlining the weekend are Jeremy Clarkson, Lisa Hogan, Kaleb Cooper, Charlie Ireland, Adam Henson and Matt Tebbutt — alongside dozens of farmers, musicians, chefs and rural artisans from across the UK.   

Clarkson will be joined by his farming friends for all three days, bringing with him The Farmer's Dog, award-winning Hawkstone Brewery, crafted using premium ingredients from British Farms and the world-famous Diddly Squat Farm Shop.   

Backed by The Royal Agricultural Society of England, The National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs and Farmers Guardian, the event promises to rekindle the spirit of the old Royal Show with a fresh, festival energy, combining the traditional attractions of a large country fair with the excitement and energy of a modern music festival. 

By day, visitors can explore a 300-acre country spectacular — eight show arenas, livestock competitions, tractor displays, traditional skills, working animals, field-to-fork experiences and a full-scale British Food Festival.   

As dusk falls, the All-Star Tractor Parade will ignite the night, rolling straight into three evenings of live music and entertainment in the Hawkstone Music Arena. Early confirmed acts include Alex James' Britpop Classical and DJ Chris Moyles, with a further 20 acts to be announced shortly. 

Tickets will be available for day visitors and weekend campers, as well as a specially discounted Farmer and Family Pass.   

The festival is being delivered by a team whose credits include The Game Fair, Taste of London, Pub in the Park, CarFest, The Big Feastival, Top Gear Live and Blenheim International Horse Trials.   

Festival Director Chris Hughes said: "There's never been a more important time to celebrate our nation's farmers — and never been a better moment for a great British festival that does just that."   

A nationwide campaign will also seek out 100 Farming Heroes, each honoured online and at the Festival itself. If you would like to be part of this celebration and share your story, get in touch.   

Tickets go on pre-sale on 26 November.

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