Glasgow Summer Sessions: What you need to know about State Fayre festival - including line up, set times, and banned items

New to Scotland for 2026, the line up for State Fayre includes the likes of the Proclaimers, KT Tunstall, Dylan Gossett, the Saw Doctors, Avery Anna and more. Acts will perform across three stages, with fans promised a jam packed day of folk-rock, country and Americana music.

While it is the first Glasgow Summer Session of 2026, it will be followed by Teddy Swims on Sunday, with plenty more entertainment lined up for the coming months.

If you are heading along, here is everything you need to know about State Fayre Glasgow - from when gates open and set times to banned items, what the weather will be like and more.

When is State Fayre Glasgow?

The all-day festival will take place at Bellahouston Park in Glasgow on Saturday, June 27.

When will gates open for State Fayre?

Gates for State Fayre in Glasgow will open at 1pm.

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What are the stage times for State Fayre Glasgow?

The final performances at State Fayre will end at 11pm, with the VIP area to shut an hour later at midnight. The first set of the day will kick off over on The Hoedown stage from 1pm, with the opening act on the Main Stage from 1.30pm.

As for acts such as The Proclaimers, they will be on the Main Stage from 7.30pm, followed by headliners The Lumineers at 9.20pm.

Here are the official stage times for State Fayre Glasgow:

Main Stage set times

• Buffalo Traffic Jam: 1.30pm - 2pm
• Avery Anna: 2.25pm - 2.55pm
• The Saw Doctors: 3.20pm - 4.20pm
• KT Tunstall: 4.45pm - 5.35pm
• Dylan Gossett: 6.05pm - 6.55pm
• The Proclaimers: 7.30pm - 8.45pm
• The Lumineers: 9.20pm

The Saloon set times

• Aubrey Buggs: 2pm - 2.25pm
• Bebe Stockwell: 2.55pm - 3.20pm
• Darren Kiely: 4.20pm - 4.45pm
• Keiza Gill: 5.35pm - 6.05pm
• Cammy Barnes: 6.55pm - 7.30pm

The Hoedown set times

• Kicking it Country: 1pm - 1.30pm
• Robyn Red: 2pm - 2.45pm
• Robbie Cavanagh: 2.55pm - 3.20pm
• Maggie's Line Dancing: 4.20pm - 4.45pm
• Riley: 5.35pm - 6pm
• Maya Lane: 7pm - 7.30pm
• Kicking it Country: 8.45pm - 9.15pm

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What time will State Fayre end?

The day festival will end some time around 10.45pm, before curfew at 11pm.

What will the weather be like?

If you have tickets to see bands such as The Lumineers at State Fayre, make sure you pack a waterproof jacket and perhaps consider wearing some wellies.

While the Met Office predict temperatures of between 18° and 23°C throughout the day, but there is a very good chance it will be raining most of the day - and that’s not factoring in the yellow thunderstorm warning in place across the entirety of Scotland.

What items banned from State Fayre Glasgow?

If you’re among those going to State Fayre Glasgow, then there are few things you need to know ahead of time.

Bags are allowed, but they must be no larger than a sheet of A3 paper. Items including picnic blankets, non-professional cameras, portable phone chargers, ID, ear plugs, hand sanitiser, hats, lip balm, make up, suncream - travel sized - and sunglasses will also be permitted.

Any items with glass - such as perfume bottles - are banned, as are the likes of professional cameras, selfie sticks and more.

No outside food and drink will be permitted either, though you may take a soft empty reusable bottle under 500ml to stay hydrated during the day.

Here is the full list of banned items for State Fayre Glasgow:

• Fake IDs
• Bags larger than a sheet of A4
• Disposable vapes
• Anything considered to be a weapon such as multitools
• Drugs and legal highs
• Flames and smoke devices
• Fireworks, sparklers, confetti cannons etc
• Drones, portable laser equipment and laser pens
• Unofficial tabards and reflective jackets
• Hard plastic metal bottles
• Aerosols or spray paint cans
• All glass including perfume bottles
• Tents and gazebos
• Chairs
• Balloons and inflatables
• Umbrellas and selfie sticks
• Flags and tentpoles
• Domestic club tops
• Food and drink
• Professional photography, videography and audio equipment

Is State Fayre cashless?

All bars and food outlets at State Fayre are cashless, so there is no need to take any cash with you.

What will food and drink be like?

Though you can’t take any outside food and drink with you, there will be plenty of outlets on site to choose from.

Vendors will be offering food from pizzas and salt and chilli chips to gyros, Mexican and more.

Can I leave and come back?

Once you enter Bellahouston Park for the festival, you will not be able to leave and come back. No re-entry is allowed.

Are there age restrictions?

For the all-day festival, all attendees must be aged 12 or over. Those who are aged between 12 and 15 must be accompanied by an adult who is 21 or over, with a minimum of one adult per four children.

If you are going to the event with a young person, organisers encourage you to register your contact details in advance here with guardianship wristbands to be issued to help if here are any problems on the day.

Can I still get tickets?

Yes, there are still limited tickets remaining for State Fayre in Glasgow.

These are available to purchase from Ticketmaster, and will cost either £88.81 for standard tickets or £136.81 for VIP tickets. There will be transaction fees added to each order.

If you want to chance your luck on the day, you can try visiting the box office - however, brace for disappointment.

What can I do if I can no longer go?

If you can no longer attend the event, you will be able to sell your ticket through Ticketmaster’s authorised fan-to-fan exchange. This is not permitted via any third party website.

I’m having issues with my ticket, what can I do?

If you are hoping to chance your luck on the day, or if you are having issues with your ticket you can visit the official Glasgow Summer Sessions box office, which will be open from 12pm.

It is located by Gate A, with the exact location here. The box office will close at 9.30pm.

You can find out more on the official Summer Sessions website, or by downloading the app.